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Amstel Botel

3.0 of 5
3 MT Ondinaweg | NDSM-Pier 3, Amsterdam 1033 RG , The Netherlands
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Amstel Botel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Had an amazing stay at the Botel. It's a boat but a hotel. Rooms on a boat are always small, but found rooms to have more space than I had previously read about. Yes bathrooms are small. But very good. Water pressure very good. Staff 10/10 and the bar was brill and open till late. The Kantine restaurant was out... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The rooms are sparse but the price is good. If you want a budget friendly hotel then stay here. The free ferry took us and a few other groups a while to find. So, leave the train/bus station, walk to the harbour side (north I believe) and cross the street. There are blue and white drive/walk on ferries just past... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The botel is conveniently located just about ten minutes by ferry (free of charge) from the Main Station. The rooms are small and the bathroom very tiny but this is something one would expect from this type of accommodation. Anyway, the room was clean and comfortable. Although it was quite cold, the heating worked well and it was warm in... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I stayed there with two friends and we were all thoroughly disappointed. We were expecting a hotel and instead we got a hostel (and not a good one). The room is extremely small, we could hardly move. Bunk beds is not what we expected....The facilities are shocking, the shower/toilet room is absolutely tiny! It was a struggle to do anything... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We stayed here for three nights from 02/05/2013 to 05/052013 in a double room on a bed and breakfast basis. The rooms are very basic and small especially the bathroom facilities and the beds I found to be uncomfortable. However it was very clean, staff were welcoming and the breakfast was provided buffet style offering breads, hams, cheeses, salad, cereal... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Like many others here we were pleasantly surprised by the Botel. It's cheaper than most other Amsterdam hotels but still clean, reasonably comfortable and the staff are very welcoming. The rooms are very small though - a couple should practice their dance steps first before trying to negotiate the confines of a cabin with a double bed. Breakfast was very... More

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Dudley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Stayed here as part of a girly weekend away, it was a nice quirky touch to stay on a boat. It was basic, but very clean and an ideal spot for exploring Amsterdam as it was only about 10-15 minutes away from Centraal Station. The bar had long opening hours and even a jukebox. Very good place to stay if... More

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Hannover, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

My family with a toddler had a pleasant stay in Amstel Botel recently. It was interesting staying in a ship as it is a way of life for many amsterdamers living on the waters. The botel is located 10 mins from the city centre by a free ferry that runs approximately every 15 minutes to NDSM. The ferry terminal is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We really were suprised at the Botel, Didnt have any great expectations for the price we paid,However we were pleasantly suprised. We arrived at 20:30 at central station,Walk out the back of the station,Across the road/cycle lane (carefully),And you will see a SUBWAY Cafe. It is the very end ferry left hand side of Subway.Runs every 15 mins or less.and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We enjoyed our recent stay here. The concept of a floating botel is interesting and it is moored on the Ij across from the city centre. You reach it by FREE ferry. The hotel staff were all polite and friendly. Breakfast was good and plentiful though there were lots of people taking large portions on one day of our stays... More

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  • Central station(14)
  • Free ferry(12)
  • Centraal station(6)
  • Shuttle buses(4)
  • Very friendly(3)

Additional Information about Amstel Botel

Address: 3 MT Ondinaweg | NDSM-Pier 3, Amsterdam 1033 RG , The Netherlands
Region: The Netherlands > North Holland Province > Amsterdam
Amenities:
Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#97 Family Hotels in Amsterdam
Price range (per night): $106 - $147
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Amstel Botel is Amsterdam's floating hotel. Stay in our hotel with unique design in appearance. We are located in the center of Amsterdam just 3 minutes walk from the Central Railway Station and 18 minutes ride from Amsterdam Airport, which offers a splendid opportunity to discover Amsterdam's history, culture and beauty. The Amstel Botel has 175 rooms, smoking and non-smoking rooms available, all with toilet/shower, hot/cold water, safe, AM/FM clock radio, writing desk, telephone. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Amstel Botel Hotel Amsterdam
Amstel Botel Alkmaar
Amstel Botel Hotel Alkmaar
Botel Amsterdam

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