Amstel Botel Hotel Amsterdam and vicinity
Hotel Information
This unique, floating hotel is situated aboard a boat in the centre of Amsterdam on the river Ij, right next to the former NDSM shipyard and close to several attractions. There is a complimentary ferry connection to the Central Station, from where there are direct connections to Schiphol International Airport. The non-smoking hotel offers a bar with pool billiard and darts, there is a bike and car rental.
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Reviews
Rating | Positive Points | Negative Points | Reviewer | Stayed |
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4.0 star rating | 24 March 2008 | |||
4.5 star rating | 12 April 2008 | |||
4.5 star rating | 14 July 2008 | |||
3.5 star rating | 12 July 2008 | |||
3.5 star rating | Was disappointed that the hotel had moved, it was quite a distance from central Amsterdam, and a boat ride away | 11 August 2008 | ||
2.5 star rating | staff very polite and friendly | The lower floors had a smell of dirty water/drains in the rooms. Had to ask to be moved. The showers were dirty with mould on the tiles. The standard of the rooms was poor, and the decor was very dated. The location of the hotel has been moved since our last visit, and has to be reached by a 15 minute ferry ride. The transport is free, but returning to the hotel at night was very time consuming. The last direct ferry is at 0045. After this time it is necessary to get a ferry and shuttle bus to return to the hotel, but this involves a long walk to the ferry terminal as the short cut through the train station closes. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone wanting a city break. | 26 September 2008 | |
5.0 star rating | Great Hotel | N/a | 10 December 2008 | |
3.0 star rating | evening bar staff very abruptand rude not very helpful | 21 January 2009 | ||
4.5 star rating | Stayed for 3 nights in Feb 2009, very warm welcome from professional staff. Hotel moored on a busy working waterway, with a submarine at one side and Greenpeace Sirius bost at the other- all added to the unusual nature of the hotel!! The free ferry services from central station to the hotel were safe, quick and regular. Would definately recommend to friends- many thanks for a very enjoyable stay!! | 27 February 2009 | ||
3.5 star rating | You basically get what you pay for,,, the room is basic but is clean and the shower is hot and powerful and we had a good night sleep. | 13 July 2009 | ||
2.5 star rating | The hotel was easy to get to by ferry and ferry and bus at night (although rather than a video printable instructions with a map would make finding the ferry easier). Sightseeing in Amsterdam and the surrounding area is easy as the ferry terminal is behind the central station. The boats location is quiet with no shops nearby and one cafe/bar. I liked finding swans and ducks swimming outside my bedroom window in the morning. | The hotel was purpose built but the rooms are now looking a bit tired. | Enjoy the journey | 01 September 2009 |
4.0 star rating | We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Amstel Botel. We found the staff to be efficient and friendly, and the facilities to be comfortable and functional. | I found the bathroom to be less clean than it could be (shower tiles especially) | Teresa | 03 September 2009 |
4.0 star rating | Very good value for money. Enjoyed the FREE ferry trips. The late night miny bus service worked perfectly. Met a lovely woman in the hotel (another guest). Just like staying in the centre of Amsterdam apart from the ferrys. Only 10 min's. and run every 1/2 hr..and drop you right next door to the 'Botel' The onsuite facilities are not vast but adequate. Nice views from the upper floors. Enjoyed the bar, loads of other people to talk to. Would book it again without hesitation. | The lowest floor shower room smelt of drains so i moved up to the top deck for the next few days. | Christopher S. | 26 September 2009 |
4.5 star rating | The guy at reception was polite and friendly, he changed our room for us because we wanted a view of the submarine. The room was very quiet and peaceful. The ferry to the station is very close to the hotel. The bed was very comfortable. The food we got from the bad was very nice too. | The hotel is a bit far from central station (the ferry dock is close, but the ferry takes a long time). | Dave B | 27 September 2009 |
4.0 star rating | Although not central the free ferry and free late bus make this an ideal budget location. Room was very clean as was rest of the hotel. No noise problems etc. Staff friendly, bar area sociable. | Only marked dowen on staff professionalism because of one individual checking in other guests, she appeared rude and indifferent - not the best first impression! | Citysmart | 17 October 2009 |
4.0 star rating | a very good budget hotel warm ,clean and comfortable | a little dated | 09 November 2010 | |
4.0 star rating | Top Location. Wir werden es beim nächsten Besuch wieder nehmen. | Das Frühstück ist nur auf die englische Kücke abgestimmt. Echt schrecklich, daher werden wir es das nächste Mal ohne Frühstück nehmen. | Tim Rombach | 05 October 2011 |
5.0 star rating | Das Hotel liegt in super Lage. In der Nähe vom Zentrum. Das Frühstück war ok. Uns hat sehr gut gefallen. Ich würde weiter dieses Hotel empfehlen. | 21 November 2011 | ||
4.5 star rating | sehr gemütlich, warm, Essen ok und es hatte einen auÃergewöhnlichen Charakter. Ich würde es wieder buchen und auch weiterempfehlen. | corily18 | 29 November 2011 | |
4.5 star rating | Sehr freundliches Personal, gute Auswahl beim Frühstück. | Der Schlüssel für den WiFi Zugang stimmte 8 von 10 mal nicht und auch dann war das Internet nicht zu gebrauchen, da viel zu langsam. | asd123 | 14 December 2011 |
4.0 star rating | The hotel was clean and offered everything you would need for a short stay. | The location is a bit inconvenient for the city although there is a regular free ferry. | 14 December 2011 | |
4.5 star rating | Hatte erst zweifel zu buchen auf grund einiger bewertung aber ich war sehr sehr positiv überrascht das zimmer ist sauber gewesen wurde auch täglich gereinigt der raum war nicht sehr groà aber man kann auch nichts gröÃeres erwarten auf nem hotel schiff aber denoch hat es voll kommen gereicht heizung konnte man selber einstellen toilette war etwas kleiner aber in ordnung auch die dusche war ok das frühstück war das einzigste was etwas üpiger hätte ausfallen können aber war auch in ordnung vorallem hat man ein schönen blick aufs wasser das personal war wirklich sehr freundlich man sollte aber mind. ein wenig englisch können da eigentlich die ganze stadt auf englisch eingestellt ist allso mit deutsch brauch man denen nicht kommen ;) dazu gab es noch direkt beim hotel ein boot welches alle halbe stunde und in der woche auch zwischenzeitlich alle 15 stunde fährt (dauer der überfahrt ca. 10min) und es gibt den nachtshuttle bus vom hotel alles gratis und das parken ist beim hotel auch gratis sofern man mit auto kommt hat es auf jedenfall ein vorteil da amsterdam sehr teuer ist vom parken auch einige andere hotels nehme ordentlich gebühren naja alles im allen kann ich es nur empfehlen und hotelopia kann ich auch nur empfehlen habe bei hotelopia das beste angebot gefunden habe für 2personen 3 übernachtungen mit frühstück 159⬠beszahlt - 8% gutschein ca. 150,00 bezahlt sprich 25⬠die nacht pro person selbst in den hostels bezahlt man das 3 fache und hat nicht so ein comfort wie eigenes wc bin wirklich zufrieden hoffe die bewertung konnte jemanden helfen und entschuldigt die fehlenden satzzeichen etc. | eigentlich nichts das frühstück könnte vielfälltiger sein aber trotzdem voll kommen ausreichend | mr. nice | 22 December 2011 |
3.0 star rating | Parkplatzsituation super, obwohl ziemlich düstere Gegend irgendwo im Industriegebiet. Kostenloser Transfer zum Hbf. Zum Ãbernachten eigentlich super! Das im Preis enthaltene Frühstück war gut. | Extremst dünne Wände. Hatten ein Liebespärchen als Nachbarn ^^. Extremst unfreundliche Dame an der Rezeption beim Einchecken. Dusche eklatant. Man duscht im Grunde auf einer winzigen Toilette. Für Familien mit Kids ist das Hotel äuÃerst abzuraten. | VovaPoker | 19 December 2011 |
5.0 star rating | It's a great hotel and excellent value for money. The staff are friendly and helpful. | It had been moved since the last time I had stayed, so from a location point of view it was tricky to find. Which needs to be made more clear for others trying to find it. Once you know where it is, it's not bad to commute to though. | 19 December 2011 | |
5.0 star rating | das Hotel liegt perfekt um die Stadt Amsterdam zu bereisen. Tolles Frühstück, tolle Betten, toller Preis und top Ausblick aufs Wasser! perfekt für junge Leute | 14 February 2012 | ||
4.0 star rating | Parkmöglichkeit vor dem Hotel! Ausreichend groÃes Zimmer, mit Fernseher und ein Paar deutschen Sendern. Waren positiv überrascht. Heizung funktioniert sofort, war auch nötig, da das AuÃenfenster wenig bis gar nicht isoliert. Aber mit Fantasie konnten wir einen "Zugluftschutz" bauen (Vorhang, Taschen, Decke). Das "Bad" war auch in Ordnung. Nicht groÃ, aber groà genug zum Duschen. Handtücher wurden täglich gewechselt. Insgesamt war es im Hotel sehr ruhig, man konnte nachts gut schlafen und auch im Frühstücksraum gab es genug Platz für alle Parteien. | Leider kein Fön im Zimmer. Frühstück ist gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber okay. Englisches Frühstück eben. Richtige Brötchen wären schön. | juli | 13 March 2012 |
4.5 star rating | staff were so helpful and pleasant, room was bigger than expected, clean and good value for money. when arriving at amsterdam centraaal station use exit at back of station dont go out front towards the trams etc walk forward and to the left where u will find the free ferry to the botel, we paid 20 euro for a taxi as we could not find the ferry port. ferry is furthest left normally 2 are there. | The smiths | 19 February 2012 | |
3.0 star rating | Nice connection ( free) going with ship for Central Station | 15 April 2012 | ||
4.0 star rating | Wenn man sich einfach nur die Stadt ansehn möchte und keine groÃen Ansprüche auf ein Zimmer hat ist das Botel genau das richtige! Wir fanden es sehr schön und sollten wir wieder einmal nach amsterdam fahren, buchen wir wieder dort! | NiAnd | 11 May 2012 | |
3.5 star rating | Sauber und kein Schimmel, trotz der Nähe zum Wasser. Gutes Preis / Leistungsverhältnis. Insgesamt finde ich das Hotel in Ordnung für 1-3 Nächte. | Kleinigkeiten wie Wasserdruck schwankend / Waschbeckenabfluss läuft schlecht ab / Frühstück etwas mager / Rezeption ist nicht die beste / Zimmer relativ klein / usw Dennoch sind das nur Kleinigkeiten, keine groben Mängel | Illi | 04 May 2012 |
4.5 star rating | Vom Hotel aus sind es 3min FuÃweg zu der Fähre, mit der man 24h lang, kostenlos(!) in die Stadt und wieder zurück kommt. Die Fahrzeit beträgt ca. 10min. Perfekt für einen Kurzurlaub zur Stadtbesichtigung, da man mit der Fähre zentral in die Stadt kommt und die Ãbernachtung Verhältnisweise unglaublich günstig ist ! Auch das Frühstück ist durchaus gut. | Man sollte keine Probleme damit haben, dass das Schiff durchaus etwas schwankt ! Wobei man beim schlafen kaum noch was merkt. Trotzdem ist es evtl nichts für jederman. | AmsterdamBotel12 | 04 June 2012 |
4.5 star rating | Great location away from the centre but easy to get to. Free 24 hour ferry/shuttle bus service. Really good value compared to most budget hotels. Good breakfast. | The rooms got hot so a fan would be good in high summer. | 09 July 2012 | |
3.0 star rating | zentral gelegen,sehr ruhig, | absolut nicht hilfsbereit,der vergessene Autoschlüssel konnte nicht, auf meine Kosten, auf den Flughafen nachgesendet werden | 18 October 2012 | |
4.0 star rating | Great travel system free ferry to central amsterdam which is great!! Rooms are fine nice and clean! | Staff werent very friendly to us! | Pinklover719 | 16 October 2012 |
4.5 star rating | Incredible value for money. Breakfast was better than in some hotels with much higher ratings. Night shuttle that is put on over night is very reliable and free. | Em | 01 February 2013 | |
4.0 star rating | Good staff - very friendly. Easy access to city. Great place to stay | Anonymous | 14 October 2014 | |
4.0 star rating | Optimale Lage, kostenlose Fähre fährt (ca. 15 Minuten) ca. alle 25 Minuten zur Zentralstation Amsterdam (HBF-Bahnhof) und zurück (auch Nachts, spät Nachts mit Shuttle-Bus), von wo aus sich die Stadt dem Besucher öffnet. Ausreichend kostenlose Parkplätze ca. 400 Meter vom Hotelschiff entfernt. Restaurants ganz nah. Zimmer sehr sauber, aber recht hellhörig. Natürlich einfach ausgestattet,kleines Bad mit schöner heiÃen Dusche. Betten sind sehr gut. Nachts total ruhig. Fernseher mit deutschen Sendern. Frühstück einfach aber o.k. ! Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Bar an Bord. Nächstes Mal sind wir definitiv wieder da... | Thorsi | 16 July 2013 | |
4.0 star rating | Very basic but cheap | Bathroom was very small and not as clean as I would have liked but it was usable | 20 November 2013 | |
4.5 star rating | Great place to stay and not expensive. | Hairdryer in room would be great. | 08 December 2013 | |
4.5 star rating | I found the bar area to be the most memorable part of the botel. the man serving was polite, professional, and friendly. | Anonymous | 27 May 2014 | |
4.0 star rating | me and my husband enjoyed staying at the botel especially the location as it was very quiet at night after the hustle and bustle of amsterdam city ,beds where very comfy too would definetly book for amstel botel again in the future normally go to amsterdam 2-3 times a year | none | Anonymous | 16 June 2014 |
4.0 star rating | very clean and comfortable, great fun on the ferry boat and minibus service if you are back late | Bathroom is very small | AMG | 21 October 2014 |
4.5 star rating | cheap and cheerful quirky hotel added to the experience of Amsterdam and the ferries are regular and there is a lovely restauraunt 1 minute walk so if its its cold you can grab a coffe and watch the ferry come in before you head off . I enjoyed my stay here | there was a really loud banking noise that woke us at 4am and then again at 8am on one of our nights it was quite scary as the boat was vibrating and rocking an again at 8am just for one night of our stay . also the queue were told whilst queing for breakfast to 'leave some for other people as there was a ten minute wait for more food '!! badly laid out very small food bain marie with cups at one side of bain marie and coffee machine at other | angi | 14 November 2016 |
5.0 star rating | Always a pleasure staying at this hotel.staff friendly and very helpful.My husband and I stay here with all visits to Amsterdam. | Anonymous | 09 September 2016 | |
4.0 star rating | Good location clean and staff helpfull | Rooms could do with an update bathrooms small | Anonymous | 08 May 2016 |
3.5 star rating | The location is good. The staff has positive attitude. The idea of sleeping on a boat is nice. The cost is agreeable. | The man in the next room was snoring, we listened to him all the night. The guy upstairs dropped something on the floor around midnight, we jumped out of the bed thinking a canon is fired on us. They should do something about the noise. The flow of the hot water was diminishing in a few seconds after, however you adjust the tap. As if they do not want us to use to much hot water. | Anonymous | 09 May 2016 |
Catering
- Bar
- Non-smoking area
- Restaurant
Entertainment
- Game room
Facilities
- Cloakroom
- Currency exchange facilities
- Laundry service
- Lift access
- Mobile phone coverage
- NO Garage
- NO Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
- NO Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- NO Wheelchair-accessible
- YES Car park*
Hotel type
- 24-hour reception
- Bathroom
- Games Room
- Heating
- Internet
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Shower
- TV
Location
- Double rooms: 157
- NO Connecting rooms
- Number of floors (main building): 4
- Total number of rooms: 175
- Year of construction: 1993
- Year of most recent renovation: 2010
Meals
- Breakfast buffet
Methods of payment
- American Express
- Diners Club
- EC
- JCB
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electrón
Room facilities (Standard room)
- 220V power supply
- Bathroom
- Carpeted floors
- Central heating
- Desk
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Individually adjustable heating
- NO Disability-friendly bathroom
- NO Smoking rooms
- NO Wheelchair-accessible
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Radio
- Room size (sqm): 12
- Safe*
- Satellite TV
- Shower
- TV
Sports
- Billiards*
Services marked with (*) shall be paid at the establishment.
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