SWEETS hotel Scharrebiersluis

A tiny character-filled bridge house in the heart of old Amsterdam, neighbouring a traditional Dutch brown café. This adorable house is a stone’s throw from the river IJ, the Scheepvaart (National Maritime) Museum and the impressive NEMO Science Museum. The surrounding neighbourhood offers quaint cafés for a bite to eat or to sample a local brew. Amsterdam Central Station is directly accessible by bus (10 minutes). The space From 1906 to 2017 the Scharrebiersluis 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, Scharrebiersluis’s interior is inspired by its architectural history. Architect 1906: Public Works, directed by W.A. de Graaf Architect 2017: Space&Matter Architectural Style: Early Amsterdam School Bridge Type: Drawbridge The Scharrebiersluis, a steel drawbridge over Nieuwe Herengracht (canal), was designed under the direction of W.A. de Graaf at the city’s public works department and has a national listed status. Originally, a wooden bridge control building stood next to the bridge but in 1906 this was replaced by a brick building. With its sober form and simple brickwork, the Scharrebiersluis bridge house was clearly designed before the exuberance of the Amsterdam School. The bridge takes its name from a type of beer, Scharrebier, which was traditionally consumed by workers. The beer was sold on this bridge to the large group of shipyard workers who often gathered here. Guest access Guests have access to the entire bridge house, including a double bed (180x200cm), a toilet, a shower and coffee and 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