The Botel is a pleasant and different kind of place to stay. Rooms are small but adequate, and the bed is comfortable. It may get a little hot on warm summer days but the windows help to cool it in the evenings. The location on the river adjacent to a beautiful park and near the historic city core is great, a pleasant walking distance to most things of interest in Maastricht. There is an option for breakfast -- enjoyed the Dutch pancakes, and in the afternoon and evening there are light snack options -- loved the marinated olives. Nearby north of the adjacent park are more substantial meal options.

This botel is excellent for the budget solo traveller who is not overly tall. I booked a single shared bathroom cabin and was upgraded to a twin private shower room cabin - excellent! The staff are very helpful and friendly; the rooms are quirky; the mattresses are comfy; there is 24hr reception; the main bar is comfortable and cosy; the views are beautiful. I didn't mind the tiny porthole in my cabin too high to see out. Nor did I mind the sound travelling from other cabins and people walking in the deck above. These are all things you buy in to when you stay on a boat. If you are 6ft tall, require sound proofing or want a spacious bathroom, then this botel is not for you.

It was a little chilly in cabin 22 - the radiator did not seem to go up very high.

This is not the first time I have stayed here and I will go back again. If you really can't live without a minibar and a telly in your room, this is not for you. It's a moored boat, not an ocean liner (more Para Handy's The Vital Spark). Because it's a boat, it shifts very slightly if something big sails past. There's a question up there about whether it's a romantic place to stay. It is, but if you're after a cabin with a double bed ask for that as these are actual boat cabins and so the beds are often singles to fit them in. I recommend getting breakfast as it's plentiful. Most of all it's the staff that makes this a really special stay. They are genuinely friendly and welcoming, not hotel-school professional smilers. Everybody is great, but a special shout out here for the lovely breakfast lady, JP and Derek the Galwayman who gave me some of his stash of Barry's tea bags. Can't wait to go back.

Can't think of anything. Note that the plumbing works on a very efficient macerator, so be respectful and follow the instructions not to chuck anything into the jacks other than toilet paper.

Nice location along the river and very close to shops, restaurants and general things to do. Wasn't too far away from any parking. Staff were friendly and quirky with good command of English - we really struggled with Dutch as we were only there for 1 night. Quirky little place to stay with a comfortable bar area too. We arrived about 6pm.

Slight smell of sewage from the toilet which ended up wafting into the bedroom. 3 person bedrooms (1 double, 1 single) were a little more cramped than we got the impression from the photos - we stayed in room 11 - but wasn't too bad once some deodorant was sprayed. Little bit of noise, BUT we knew that might be the case given the nature of the venue.

What a quirky way to spend a holiday—in a hotel! It's worth it for the experience alone. Still, the staff was very friendly (especially the Irish guy, big thumbs up), the rooms were small but comfy, and the view of the river was great. It has a terrace, a bar, bathrooms in the rooms and public ones, just a very cool experience overall.

If you have a bathroom in your room the plumbing may smell but we exchanged rooms for one with a public restroom and it was all great. No problems otherwise.

We loved everything during our stay. Though it was the warmest day of the year and we couldn't bare with the heat. Our room was comfortable and even when we asked for the fan for the ventilation they were happy to offer one. The beds were comfy and the sunset view was definitely a highlight of the stay. Managing a hotel is a tough job and imagine managing a hotel on a boat. These guys are doing great! The hospitality is just amazing! Thanks to Kenny, the girl at reception, the guy with tattoos and the Polish staff for making our stay a memorable one! We will be back when we can.

As great as the pints they serve on the boat, if any welcome drinks can be included in the stay it would be absolutely divine so guests can be up at the deck to enjoy a great time socialising. Otherwise, it was perfect!

The accommodation was almost perfect because it was one of the cheapest and it was very special. It is very close to the old town, on the river. Everything is within walking distance: sights, restaurants, shops. Parking is available in a nearby car park, and if you book in advance you can park at a cheaper rate - I think it's worth it. The staff were very nice and helped with everything. Unfortunately, we were unable to have breakfast on board due to bad weather. Breakfast was fair but limited in quantity. The room - being a boat - was very small, but there was a toilet and bathroom inside and you could sleep, after all that is the most important thing. It's very good if you just want to sleep, but you can also spend time comfortably in the communal area, for example, because of the proximity of the river.HereFor us, it's a great place to relax.For us, it's just the proximity to the river.For us, it's a big thing. We really liked it.

Breakfast could have been more, but we didn't go hungry. You have to accept that the rooms and beds on the boat are smaller.

I visited on a motorbike tour , I liked that you could drive the bike down a ramp onto the boat for security. You also have to drive it back up , might be tricky in wet conditions. The deck areas of the boat are very nice , breakfast was nice and you can order beer , coffee etc .

The cabins are really small , especially if you have a lot of motorbike gear . I had a room with two beds , one was used to store kit . If this bed was occupied it would be tight .

The Botel is situated close to the city center but you do not hear the noise. In the evening, the bar closes relatively early, so you can actually sleep comfortably. The staff is super friendly and likes to help with everything. The room was not too hot (mid August) and the window was situated as such it does not bring the smell from the deck (e.g. smoking smell etc.).

I would add extra soap for the sink, not only for the shower. And maybe a chair to sit (there was only a bank bed, so not comfortable to sit in the evening). But these are small remarks.

We stayed for a night 2 adults, 3 kids and had the 5-bed room. Very recommended- enough space (no bunk beds) and windows (be prepared that people walk along the window, but there are good shades for your privacy). Some wardrobe hangers would be perfect. Absolutely great staff!!!! Helpful, fun and always available. Very nice deck to relax (there is a bar for drinks), perfect location (just walk into the city), very helpful with parking (they have a deal with the near by parking lot). As written, shared showers and toilets, but very clean. Nice breakfast even though nothing special. All in all great value for money.

Down in the ship it smells little moldy. Some rooms seem really small.