Botel
3 star hotelHotelNSDSM Pier 3, Amsterdam, 1033 RG, NetherlandsIf a memorable yet affordable stay in Amsterdam is what you are after, then this three-star property is perfect for you. This quirky boat hotel offers guests no-frills, simple but comfortable rooms in a hip part of town.
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.6 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
1.8 mi from Anne Frank House
Good
Good to know
- Great view
- Bathroom could be bigger
Good budget hotel. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Close to parking areas and public transportation.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Car parking
- Connecting rooms
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Housekeeping
Rooms
The rooms are cosy and simple, offering all you need for a short break in this wonderful city.
The hotel also has a bar for those who fancy a refreshment after a day of exploring Amsterdam’s canals.
Location
Guests can use the free ferry boat service wihch runs twice an hour from Amsterdam Central Station to the hotel which only takes 10 minutes. The hotel is located on the river IJ, where a renovated wharf has become a trendy hub for the arts, music and cultural events whilst still being walking distance to the traditional attractions of Amsterdam.
Our hints & tips
Guests can relax in the bar area where there is a pool table and video games. During warmer weather, enjoy a drink on the terrace and take in views of the water.
Arriving in Amsterdam
1.6 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
1.8 mi from Anne Frank House
Good
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Great view
- Bathroom could be bigger
Rated by
Family –
53%
Couple –
34%
Solo –
10%
Business –
3%
Rated 4/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Good budget hotel. Close to Amsterdam Centraal. Close to parking areas and public transportation.
Excellent Economy Hotel
Great City Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: Great parking, according to 90%.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 98%.
- Positive: 91% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 80% thought parking was inexpensive.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 100%.
- Positive: 86% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 84% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 80%.
- Neutral: 66% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 67%.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Good internet service
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 71%.
- Positive: 83% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 64% thought the wifi quality was ok.
- Neutral: 63% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 65% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 57%.
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 70%.
- Positive: 86% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 100% were happy with the shuttle service.
- Neutral: 63% said the reception staff was ok.
- Neutral: Only 65% thought the service was professional.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 67%.
- Neutral: Only 60% were satisfied with the booking process.
- Negative: 75% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Bar is awesome
- Negative: 79% said the breakfast was too expensive.
Best value for money
- Negative: 75% said the breakfast was too expensive.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 57% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 58% said the bathroom was dirty.
Room is all right
- Positive: 99% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 54%.
- Neutral: Only 57% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 75% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 87% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 95% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 90% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 73% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
- Negative: 69% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 84% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: For 59%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: For 60%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 83% were disappointed with the minibar.
More comfort would be nice
- Positive: 99% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 54%.
- Negative: 87% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 95% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 58% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 86%.
- Negative: 87% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 77% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 59% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
- Negative: 86% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: For 57%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: For 58%, the rooms looked old.
Pool should be renewed
- Neutral: Beds were acceptable for 55%.
- Negative: 89% said rooms were small.
- Negative: 96% criticized the small bathroom.
- Negative: 62% thought it was too noisy.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 87%.
Pool should be renewed
