Originally Posted by kuroneko
Also, I've heard a lot about the botels, and people seem to like them, but I've never experienced one. Supposed to be cheap, nice, and full of kitcshy fun.
The Amstel Botel, which is featured in your link, is filthy and cramped. I made the mistake of staying there the first time I visited Amsterdam and it probably was the worst hotel at which I have ever had the misfortune to stay. Consider yourselves warned.