SWEETS hotel Kattenslootbrug

A 1950s bridge house in the late ‘Amsterdam School’ style, bordering the popular Jordaan area and the heart of Amsterdam. Take a stroll to the tourist-friendly Haarlemmer street (8 minutes) with some of the city’s best bars, restaurants and patisseries. The popular Noordermarkt, open on Saturdays and Mondays is a paradise for organic food lovers and antique fans, within walking distance (9 minutes). Amsterdam Central Station is directly accessible by bus or tram (17 minutes). The space From 1952 to 2017 the Kattenslootbrug bridge house accommodated the city’s bridge keepers. In 2017 the bridge house started a new chapter as one of SWEETS hotel's 28 hotel rooms. As with every SWEET, Kattenslootbrug’s interior is inspired by its architectural history. Architect 1952: Pieter Lodewijk Kramer Architect 2017: Space&Matter Architectural Style: Late Amsterdam School Bridge Type: Bascule Bridge Architect Pieter Lodewijk Kramer designed the Kattenslootbrug bridge house just before he left the city’s bridge division in 1952. This post-war structure is clearly more austere compared to its predecessors, which is evident in the simple roof form, the steel window frames and the use of steel plate in the balustrades. Still, the building displays features typical of Kramer such as the relationship between the building and the bridge barrier and the different brick patterns around the roof and window frames. The bridge was operated from a control lectern situated on the other side of the bridge. Kramer also designed a small terrace with seating next to the bridge house. Guest access Guests have access to the entire bridge house, including a double bed (160x200cm), a toilet, a shower and coffee & tea facilities. The entrance is unlocked with the guest's own smartphone, by making use of a mobile key app and Bluetooth. Other things to note Listen to your favourite music by connecting your phone to the provided Bluetooth speaker! A basic cleaning check is done every two days. Please note that the bridge is still fully operational and might open and close during your stay. It is a unique experience to wave at the ships passing by, but be careful when going outside. Because of safety regulations, the minimum age for guests to stay at SWEETS hotel is 21. Registration Details Exempt