Sweets hotel - Overtoomsesluis

Squeezed in between two large green parks and many cafés, restaurants and shops, this exceptionally cosy bridge house is the perfect starting point to experience Amsterdam like a local. Get a sense of Amsterdam’s history from this 1940s tiny house in ‘Late Amsterdam School’ style, and cuddle up in the snug alcove bed – a peaceful retreat in the midst of the city’s daily rush. A scenic 25-minute walk through the Vondelpark takes you to Museum Square and the city centre, or just take tram 11! The space From 1947 to 2017, bridge house Overtoomsesluis accommodated Amsterdam’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, Overtoomsesluis’s interior is inspired by its architectural history. Architect 1947: Piet Kramer Architect 2017: Space&Matter Architectural Style: Late Amsterdam School Bridge Type: Bascule Bridge The Overtoomsesluisbrug at the end of Overtoom was originally a lock. When the lock was relocated, a movable bascule bridge was built here. Piet Kramer designed the bridge in 1942 but it was built a few years later in 1947. Although the bridge control building here is in many ways typical of Kramer’s work, it lacks the imaginative qualities that characterized his earlier designs, due to the constraints of the post-war economy. The vertical window frames with slender glazing bars and the concrete border underneath the roof lend the building a functional and formal expression. A canopy projected on the west side, similar to the projecting roof in bridge houses Van Hallbrug and Kinkerbrug, sheltered the bridgemaster from the elements. 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