12 of us stayed on the Lotus for 3 nights for my stag do last week and for a group trip, I couldn’t recommend it enough. Its location in NDSM is only a short free ferry trip from the central station, so very easy to get to and from the airport. NDSM is a cool docklands area with bars, clubs and restaurants within walking distance from the Lotus and they were setting up for the DGTL music festival just as we left. The nearest shop is a good walk away so make sure you stock up 1st.
Communication was great prior to arrival and the barge was clean and well equipped. It was so much better than having separate hotel rooms as we were all together with somewhere we could chill out and the beer pump was particularly well used The beds are in bunks, 2 or 4 to a room, so make sure you pick your cabin mates well.
Erik the host, who lives right next door, greeted the guys as they arrived and was really helpful with information on where to go as well as ensuring the boat was safe and secure when were out and about.
All in all a great weekend and would definitely recommend.