Hello Everybody!
I`m a 46 years old man coming to visit Amsterdam with my 16 years old son (2.-11.6). We are looking for a nice place to stay for a reasonable price. 18 years ago I was staying
in a boathotel during my first Amsterdam-visit and thought it was nice. Does enybody know, if there are any available today...and is it possible to pay with American Express?

Seppo Sarkkinen, Helsinki, Finland

Hi
If you do a search for "boatel amsterdam" on google.com you will find a number of listings.

The reviews on www.tripadvisor.com for the Amstel Botel are very mixed. From "Fawlty towers" to "Very adequate" ...
They do take AE cards.
And they have a website: http://www.amstelbotel.com

It's called the Amstel Botel and it's been reviewed previously here on Fodor's. I found it dirty, small, and unpleasant, and would strongly encourage you to look elsewhere for accommodations in Amsterdam.

Try canalwatch.com. GREAT SITE!!

They have apartments and one of them is a canal houseboat. $166 US per night , 3 night minimum.
If is is like their other properties it is well worthe the price.

Enjoy