Dont go here if you want the ususal hotel amenities,
couldnt get a drink at the bar after 11.15 and furthermore was insulted by the "bar person" when asking for one! Noise all night and the room wasnt cleaned in the 3 days we were there

I stayed at the Botel on friends' recommendations. It is a couple of minutes walk from the train station and close enough to all the action. Rooms were basic and the bathroom was very small. However,I would recommend that you stay here, as rooms where clean and breakfast was good. I too had a room that overlooked a building site, but I regard a room as somewhere to sleep and hang my clothes....I go on a city break to explore the city, and not take stock of my room!
I would recommend that you go the floating chinese restaurant next door. food was excellent and again, good value. i went there to celebrate my birthday and was not dissappointed.

Didn't know what to expect. Very pleasantly surprised. Room exactly what was required. Staff very cheerful and helpful. Perfect location. Would certainly stay there again.

Found the Botel very convenient for all the main sites and "attractions". Rooms were basic but clean. Had no problems whatsoever with the staff, in fact hardly saw any staff. In house movies were easily accessed ( Channel 35 in our room) and certainly set you up for the attractions. Breakfast was more than adequate ( eat and drink as much as you like)- we didn`t pay supplements for anything. All in all a basic , clean base if you are staying a hazy couple of days in Amsterdam.