You get what you pay for...
23 June 2008
‘For’ - the hotel is clean and the staff are friendly. ‘Against’ – very basic bedrooms and tiny bathrooms, the breakfast is by no means ‘a full English’, barely warm and not much to choose from, although the ferry is free it’s not that convenient to get back and forth from the centre, Overall you get what you pay for, if you can afford to spend more stay in the centre.
Sharon, Manchester
Mature Couple (36+)
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Cheap and Cheerful
22 June 2008
We stayed at the Botel in June 07 and June 08. The second time it had moved from near centraal station to the NDSM wharf (which is only a short journey on the free ferries across the water). The breakfasts are fantastic with a nice view out over the river. Our room was very comfortable, the beds are great and the tv has at least 4 channels that are in English. It is true the bathrooms are very small but they do the job and the showers have good pressure. The staff are all very friendly and speak good english. There are a lot of information leaflets in the reception area. The internet is very expensive on the boat 2.50euros for 10mins but there are plenty of cafes in town. The hotel is rated as a 3 star and I think it is exactly that, we weren't disappointed and would definitely stay there again.
Angela Blom, Liverpool, UK
Young Couple (18-35)
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Bargain
31 March 2008
Excellent value, whole boat very clean with exceptional room service. Room adequate, bathroom small but functional. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Ferry trips not too bad and run like clockwork. We would stay again if we returned.
Graham, North West
Mature Couple (36+)
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Dont go there
25 March 2008
We were booked to stay here for the Easter break but only manged to stay for two nights instead of three. It is a budget stay on an old car ferry. The bedroom was clean, the bathroom miniscule, if you sat on the loo then your left arm was in the wash basin. You can hear everthing from the next room, with people running up the corridor at 3am, we did not sleep properly for two nights. The bar area was full of smokers and formica tables,(Amsterdam stops smoking in July 2008) breakfast was a bun fight, only good thing was the orange juice. We left on the 2nd day and booked into another hotel in Amsterdam, The botel is in an industrial area, with a free ferry back and forth. try the restaurant The Kanteen it is fabulous and near the Botel. All in all loved Amsterdam, hated the Amstel Botel.
LYNNE PRITCHARD, Cardiff
Mature Couple (36+)
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YOU want friendly, clean and value raed on..............
13 March 2008
This Botel is excellent value for money. The rooms are exceptionally clean, staff very friendly and informative and even although the boat has moved it caues little or no inconvenience. Had an absolutely fabulous time in Amsterdam with the Amstel Botel as our base. Highly recommended
Jim, Midlands
Mature Couple (36+)
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Good Value
11 March 2008
If your expecting luxury, then don't book this hotel.
But if you want somewhere that is cheap, clean and warm, then this is the place for you !
The staff are polite and helpful.
The breakfast is varied and plentiful.
The only downside for us was the bathroom was tiny and the walls are very thin. But it is a boat !!!!
Overall , excellent value for money, and we would stay there again.
Ruth Eileen Beardmore, Derby
Mature Couple (36+)
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Long weekend break
07 March 2008
I can't fault the Botel. Cheap, convenient, clean and excellent location. We stayed there for three nights in December 2007 when it was minus 8 degrees and the view over the river was spectacular. We've previously stayed there a few years ago. It was my boyfriend's birthday weekend when we went in December and I'd asked if the hotel could put balloons in our room as a surprise. When we got there, you could hardly open the door for balloons! Not stayed anywhere that would go to that trouble before. Breakfasts brilliant too. Would recommend without hesitatation.
Anon, UK
Mature Couple (36+)
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Be aware this hotel has moved!!!!
26 February 2008
Arrived at this hotel with my friend for a 4 day break on monday morning after travelling from 4.15am. After getting train from airport we then had to find the NDSM ferry which was not sign posted, to get to the Botel. Ferry took around 10 mins to a dock side which was empty apart from a bar which was only open during the night. Complained to reception that location was not satisfactory and received a snotty reply. We waited for an hour in reception for alpha rooms to ring us back to relocate us in the city. Eventually after an hour and a half and after being told we would occur a cancellation fee we decided to stay that night and move the next day. We checked in with a snotty receptionist after a few huffs and puffs from her we checked in to a tiny room with stains on the ceiling and on the walls. Bathroom was tiny and would not attempt to use shower so we had to wait until we moved hotel. The next day my friend went to reception and asked to ring alpha rooms who then relocated us to a beautiful hotel 3 mins from dam sqaure for an extra 49 pound. Alpha rooms really made our hol and we eventually started our hol on the 2nd day!!!
Helen Larkey, Liverpool
Young Couple (18-35)
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Good Hotel
06 October 2007
Have visited this hotel on now 4 times
with a friend.Its comfortable,clean and
central for the station,trams& buses.
Good breakfast buffet sets you up for the day.Noisey land side at the moment
due to building work.Staff very polite and very helpfull reception.
David Horsler, Leighton buzzard
Group of Mature Friends/Couples
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Vicky and Steven, Leeds
31 August 2007
This is a great hotel, it is a 5 minute walk from the centre and 2 minutes from the train station so is not hard to find when you get there. It was very clean, and there was no graffiti on any walls like all the other hotels we saw! The rooms were very basic, but had everything you need for a short break. The breakfast was excellent. Would definately reccomend it! We are going to use the hotel when we go back!
Victoria , Leeds
Young Couple (18-35)
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botel amsterdam
16 August 2007
nice,clean and well centred for everything amsterdam, breakfast was good,walls abit thin can hear all in ajoining rooms,would use the botel again and would recommend.
daz, staffs
Family with teenagers 12+
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Fantastic value and views!
12 July 2007
We loved this hotel, the rooms were spacious, clean and modern. The views from the rooms were spectacular and the bar staff friendly and inviting, especially Eineka. We would definately stay again, unfortunately it's going to have to move location and we're unsure as to where. Currently it's very central to all services and amenities.
Vicky Grimes, East Sussex
Mature Couple (36+)
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amstel botel
05 June 2007
basic but clean sheets and towels changed every day. many thanks to joseph on the night desk he was a star nothing too much trouble for him. Would stay again.
karen anderson, sunderland
Group of Mature Friends/Couples
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Botel
01 June 2007
Botel within 5 minute walk from central station, and only 10/15 minutes from Dam Square. Room basic though comfortable, we were on the 'building site' side and at 7am the 'pile drivers' started so was very noisy. The walls in the rooms are very very thin and we were kept awake by our neighbours (who i hate to say were also Brits) until 3.30 one night/morning. Breakfast was suprisingly good for the price, really sets you up for the day. The bar was friendly, but as others say the bar staff weren't always around. Remember to take a travel jug/tea/coffee as these are not provided but are really needed. Overall great place to stay but ask for a canal view where might be quiter.
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