Boutique aparthotel in a prime but peaceful location
A chic, fully kitted-out apartment with the first-class service facilities of a luxury hotel? Enter Boat and CO. Located in the Houthaven neighbourhood of Amsterdam West, this on-trend design hotel is a sight in itself. And the views over the IJ River aren’t bad either. Amsterdam Central train station is a 10-minute bus ride or short bike ride away – pick up a rental bike at the hotel.
The hotel’s boutique fitness studio – a favourite with locals and free to access for guests – offers yoga, pilates and barre classes overlooking the water. There’s also a well-equipped gym and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam bath and foot bath. For an extra dose of R&R, you can treat yourself to an in-room treatment too. Or if you’re in need of a trim, head to the on-site barbershop.
Vessel is the hotel’s popular restaurant. By day, you can grab brunch, lunch and hot or cold drinks in the sunny atrium or on the waterside terrace. In the evening, it serves a creative tasting menu, of six or eight courses, using local produce. A dedicated vegetarian menu is available.
The colourful apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen – with a dishwasher, fridge, oven and stove – living space and dining/working area. There’s a rain shower in the bathroom and complimentary luxury toiletries.
The hotel’s boutique fitness studio – a favourite with locals and free to access for guests – offers yoga, pilates and barre classes overlooking the water. There’s also a well-equipped gym and a wellness centre with a sauna, steam bath and foot bath. For an extra dose of R&R, you can treat yourself to an in-room treatment too. Or if you’re in need of a trim, head to the on-site barbershop.
Vessel is the hotel’s popular restaurant. By day, you can grab brunch, lunch and hot or cold drinks in the sunny atrium or on the waterside terrace. In the evening, it serves a creative tasting menu, of six or eight courses, using local produce. A dedicated vegetarian menu is available.
The colourful apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen – with a dishwasher, fridge, oven and stove – living space and dining/working area. There’s a rain shower in the bathroom and complimentary luxury toiletries.
What Boat and CO has to offer
Public transport
The nearest bus stop is a five-minute walk from the hotel, with buses 22 or 48 taking you to Amsterdam Central train station in 10 minutes. Pontsteiger ferry stop is also less than 10 minutes on foot from the hotel.
NDSM
Hop on the free ferry from Pontsteiger over the IJ River to NDSM – a former shipyard that’s now donned in colourful street art and home to artists’ studios and popular bars and restaurants. Flea market IJ-hallen takes over the space one weekend a month.
Westerpark
A 15-minute stroll or five-minute bike ride from the hotel, you’ll find Westerpark – a blend of green space, intriguing architecture, and lively bars and restaurants based in the former gasworks. There’s even a free children’s farm in the heart of the park.
Facilities
Overview
- Bar
- Spa centre
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Breakfast room
- Restaurant
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.
Sports & Health
- Fitness
- Sauna
- Spa centre
- Steam bath
All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.