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Hotel
Due to its convenient position at the NDSM-pier, the Botel offers rooms with a splendid view of the IJ river. The rooms on the boat are all equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, radio, television with in-house video, safe (at an additional charge) and telephone.
The NDSM-pier is a booming location opposite Amsterdam Central Station. Theatre festivals and art exhibitions often take place around this former NDSM wharf. The area also offers restaurants and bars. From the hotel guests can take a free ferry boat to and from Amsterdam Central Station. Cars and touring cars can be parked for free near the Botel. The A10 motorway is just 5 minutes away.
From the station it is just a short stroll to the Dam. Near this well known square one can find the royal palace Koninklijk Paleis, the shops of the Kalverstraat and Magna Plaza and the museum Madame Tussauds. By tram one can also easily reach the Rembrandtplein, Leidseplein and Museumplein.
Surroundings
The Botel is anchored at the NDSM-pier. This area has nice restaurants and entertainment venues. With a free ferry boat or shuttle bus one can easily reach Amsterdam Central Station. Enjoy a stroll along the canals and discover the beautiful architecture, interesting museums, nice shops and lively bars.
Food and Drink
The extensive English/continental breakfast is served from 07:00 until 10:30 h. The Botel has a cosy bar with jukebox, pinball machine, pool table, television and a public computer with internet. For a small fee e-mail can be checked and information regarding Amsterdam can be gathered here. The bar is open from 09:00 until 00:45 h.
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Children/extra beds: One child under 3 years old can stay in the parents' room free of charge, providing use is made of the existing bedding. It is not possible to add an extra bed in the room.
Cot: On request / On request
Free Internet
A public computer is available in the bar, which guests can use to access the Internet.
Free Wi-Fi
Guests can make free use of wireless internet at the hotel.
The hotel does not have a private car park.
Public car park: You can park in the vicinity of the hotel on the street.
Not allowed
24-hour reception
Fax/Copy machine / On request
Groups / On request
Lift
Lounge
Luggage storage
Ticket service
Bike rental: Bikes are available for hire at the hotel at a cost of €15 per bike per day or €8 per 3 hours.
Breakfast (€ 10,00 per person per night)
Bar
Drinks Vending Machine/Items can be purchased at Reception
Outdoor Terrace
Snacks Vending Machine/Items can be purchased at Reception
Billiards table
The entire hotel is non-smoking.
Here you'll find the latest reviews by guests who have visited this hotel.
Jaykumar Kansagara
Young couples januari 2018
Really nice and helpful service
Quite far from city center. After midnight, it s hard to reach hotel because of Ferry non availability
“My tip: Plan your city visit to finish before midnight. ”
Donovan Cerminara
Travelling alone mei 2017
Swift service, great rates, spacious rooms
The Centraal-NDSM ferry stops running at midnight, which may limit evening plans. (There is apparently a shuttle service from Buiksloterweg, however I didn t look into it)
m gayton
Older couples juni 2014
The staff were all well informed.Micheal was brilliant and sved us at least 100 Euros.Couldn t be better
The boat next door was very noisy fri night,but dont know if someone complained as it finished very abruptly.
“My tip: As botel is around 2-3 km out of the centre of Amsterdam,you have to factor in some extra travelling time,but at least the ferries are free from the train station.”
Justin
Older couples april 2014
Enjoyed being waterside. Room was basic but comfortable. Free ferry to from Amsterdam took 15 minutes and added to the fun. Free parking.
Water didn t drain away from shower fast enough and it filled up.
“My tip: Over the Ij river so not ideal if you want to stay right in the centre, although if you don t mind the short (free) ferry ride (last one about midnight) then definitely recommended. Saves the hassle and cost of parking in the centre.”
morrison
Older couples september 2012
nice and quiet, good transport connections into centre
not enough room in the en suite
John
Older couples augustus 2012
We were Very impressed with the Botel, Will recomend to others and stay again.
Not a lot
“My tip: Great stay and location”
Samantha Allen
Young couples mei 2012
It was beautiful to stay in a boat, and very romantic. The bartender was lovely.
Much farther from the centre than is intimated and we had several problems, first with the room key not working due to the cross over in staff and the thought that we did not pay, and then when we went to breakfast in the morning, it took quite some time to find out that we had indeed paid for it to be included...
“My tip: try to get on the lower deck, it's lovely to look out onto the sea.”
Travelling alone februari 2012
Peace and quiet, there's nothing else in a circle of at least 500 meters.
Terrible ventilation, each morning windows were covered in dew. Bad beds. Breakfast was so-so. No kettle. Paper-thin walls.
“My tip: Only stay here if you need to be on that side of the IJ, or if it's the last hotel in town and you NEED to be there.”
Young couples januari 2012
Free car parking, free breakfast, room was basic but still very clean and comfortable, free ferry to/from Central Station, free minibus to and from ferry stop after midnight (run by Botel), amazing view of Amsterdam skyline from bedroom window at night, free minibus and ferry to/from Botel to Cental Amsterdam
noisy radiators if turned up high (made a gurgling sound), shower didn't drain fast enough so one stood in 4 inches of dirty water whilst showering! Botel is located on the north of the river Ij, so ferry journey is necessary to get from Botel to the main city. The ferry leaves from right next to the Botel and runs until midnight. After which a minibus runs all night to another ferry stop. Ferry & minibus are completely free of charge but extra travel may be considered an inconvenience for
Jolanda Botterman
Older couples september 2011
Yhe breakfast was fabulaous and very good value The free ferry was a definite plus
Other augustus 2011
the staff was extraordinary nice
free wifi
A C Toth
Friends februari 2011
Very close to the center station and the ferry and bus was really effective, the shuttle bus works perfectly also in the night. Breakfast was better than I expected.
Shower very bad! You take 10 minutes to get it in good temperature, or too hot or too cold! Irritant.
Anette Glesner
Young couples februari 2011
It was cheep and the view of the habour was cosy.
It looked old and there was holes in the towels. Internet is very expensive, it costes 6 euro pr hour. To far away from the city center.
joanne stevenson
Older couples november 2010
everything was clean breakfast was all you could eat
bar was hard to get a drink in at times
Young couples november 2010
Price was alright. Not too difficult to get to. Free ferry is pretty handy.
Requested a double bed when booking but was given two single beds that weren't that comfortable. Boat woke us up several times during the night due to rocking and strange banging holiday. This is not a place to bring your girlfriend.
Young couples juli 2010
I liked it, it suited our purpose, we just wanted somewhere to use as a base and to relax. It was a bit of a hassle to get the ferry to and from the city centre(although there was always plenty of them), but in a way added to the experience.
Breakfast was a bit to basic.
Michel parmain
Older couples mei 2010
car park free
none
Marina Carlucci
Young couples februari 2010
very clean, close to pubblic transportations.
rooms really small.
Herman van der Merwe
Travelling alone december 2009
't was great
Access. Dependancy on a ferry - especially on Sundays and public holidays
Pablo
Families with older children november 2009
Public ferry service from the hotel to Central Station in downtown Amsterdam is great and runs frequently.
The rooms are painted light green, like a hospital room. Hotel looks a bit outdated.
Susanna
Young couples oktober 2009
absolutely worth its money the free ferry that brings you to the central station within 15 minutes
reza
Young couples september 2009
the style as a boat. the location is great (easy access to central station by free ferries). also we liked the breakfast.
if you have problems with boats moving on water forget this hotel. imagine staying on a boat which is moving all the time.
Markus
Young couples september 2009
Hotels own night bus from harbour to the hotel.
Groups augustus 2009
E' ottimo solo se si è in macchina, perchè il parcheggio è gratis e c'è una navetta gratuita e abbastanza frequente per tutte le 24 ore che porta alla stazione.
Il prezzo è eccessivo per il servizio offerto. Siamo stati una settimana e non sono mai state cambiate le lenzuola!!! Ci sono cadute delle briciole sul davanzale dell'oblò e..sono rimaste lì!! Il bagno era veramente piccolo, forse un metro e mezzo per un metro, fra l'altro anche abbastanza vecchio. La moquette non è stata mai pulita (avevo fatto cadere una piccola carta vicino al letto ed è rimasta lì!). La colazione è un po' scarna, e quel poco che c'è non è di gran qualità. Ritengo che più che un tre stelle sia un due stelle a voler essere buoni e il prezzo giusto sarebbe stato di 75 euro al massimo per la doppia. Ci siamo rimasti solo per la comodità del parcheggio.
Young couples juli 2009
There is free ferry that takes you directly to the central station. Breakfast included in the price
We asked for double room but had twin room and it was not possible to change it.
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