The lock houses of Amsterdam
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Practical information
Unique and innovative concept in Amsterdam.
Bridges are one of Amsterdam's unique features, with original architecture, high-level engineering, or simply strange quirks—1281 were counted in the last census!
Since 1673, small control buildings have watched over Amsterdam's bridges and canals. As industrial heritage, these 'bridge houses' trace architectural history and tell their own stories: from the oldest bridge house (1673, Amstelschutsluis, located in the middle of the Amstel River) to the newest (2009, Sluis Haveneiland), these architectural gems were made obsolete in 2012 with the introduction of a new operating system.
This is where an architectural firm, Space&Matter, stepped in, aiming to preserve the value of these individual buildings and their collective heritage by transforming these 28 small bridge houses scattered across the city into hotel rooms. Thus, the Sweets Hotel was born (a reference to the phonology of Suites).
We love the clever interior design of each house—where square meters are rare, they are optimized—contemporary to the construction date, enhancing the unique view of the city and its canals.
Reservations and payments are made online here, and an electronic key is sent to your phone. In the room, a tablet provides all practical information such as addresses of nearby cafes, restaurants, shops, laundries, and pharmacies. Netflix access, as well as international newspapers and magazines online, are also available.
This innovative concept was born from the collaboration of architects at Space&Matter, Grayfield, specialists in repurposing abandoned spaces, and the founders of the Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy, Suzanne Oxenaar, and Otto Nan.
..:: Summer 2018 ::.. 11 'bridge houses' are open, with 17 other rooms under rehabilitation.
✯ Open all year round ✯
Bridges are one of Amsterdam's unique features, with original architecture, high-level engineering, or simply strange quirks—1281 were counted in the last census!
Since 1673, small control buildings have watched over Amsterdam's bridges and canals. As industrial heritage, these 'bridge houses' trace architectural history and tell their own stories: from the oldest bridge house (1673, Amstelschutsluis, located in the middle of the Amstel River) to the newest (2009, Sluis Haveneiland), these architectural gems were made obsolete in 2012 with the introduction of a new operating system.
This is where an architectural firm, Space&Matter, stepped in, aiming to preserve the value of these individual buildings and their collective heritage by transforming these 28 small bridge houses scattered across the city into hotel rooms. Thus, the Sweets Hotel was born (a reference to the phonology of Suites).
We love the clever interior design of each house—where square meters are rare, they are optimized—contemporary to the construction date, enhancing the unique view of the city and its canals.
Reservations and payments are made online here, and an electronic key is sent to your phone. In the room, a tablet provides all practical information such as addresses of nearby cafes, restaurants, shops, laundries, and pharmacies. Netflix access, as well as international newspapers and magazines online, are also available.
This innovative concept was born from the collaboration of architects at Space&Matter, Grayfield, specialists in repurposing abandoned spaces, and the founders of the Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy, Suzanne Oxenaar, and Otto Nan.
..:: Summer 2018 ::.. 11 'bridge houses' are open, with 17 other rooms under rehabilitation.
✯ Open all year round ✯
Sweets Hotel
Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
Tel : +31 (0)20 740 1010
From 120 EURAmsterdam, Pays-Bas
Tel : +31 (0)20 740 1010
Pricing details
Rates 2020, from €120 (low season) and €240 (high season) per night for two people (maximum capacity).Optional breakfast €30.
Minimum age 21 years.
Wi-Fi connection. Small refrigerator, espresso machine, cutlery, and dishes for simple meals.
A comfortable bed with fresh linen and a perfectly fluffy duvet.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
