The thing I hate about change is that cool traditions are often thrown aside. With all the changes going on around Central Station and the new neighborhood known as ODE, the latest victim is the well known Amsterdam Botel.

Yes the hotel that is also a boat will be moving soon, destination: NDSM dock. The furthest of all the Amsterdam north docks, the Botel will have plenty of cool neighbors like the Soviet Submarine, occasionally Greenpeace, and plenty of hip eateries and café's popping up in that area.

The only sad part is that the Botel will no longer be right next to Central Station. To get to it, you'll have to grab the free ferry, and destination NDSM is less frequent in the evening.

So if you're thinking of trying out the Amsterdam Botel that has for so long stood next to the floating Chinese Restaurant in Centrum, make a note that from now on, the Botel will be way up in the North. Sure there will be shuttle buses, free parking, and easy access to the A10 highway, but if you ask me, it is the end of a lovely era.