Amsterdam, NetherlandsFrederik Hendrikbuurt
SWEETS Hotel Kattenslootbrug
Midcentury canal bridge house
Frederik Hendrikbuurt Amsterdam, Netherlands
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local HeritageOutside the door
The house
SWEETS hotelMidcentury canal bridge house
Waterways replace hotel corridors at this tiny brick outpost, where guests sleep directly above the boat traffic on the canal.
“Located on the border of the popular Jordaan neighborhood, the 1952 Kattenslootbrug bridge house was designed in the late ‘Amsterdam School’ style.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Space & Matter adapted the standalone control cabin into a tailored two-person suite.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Inside, local firm Space & Matter has smartly adapted the rooms with space-saving techniques such as walls of shelves and integrated en-suites, to create a modern, functional retreat.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Jordaan sits just across the water, and the stalls of Noordermarkt are a ten-minute walk away.
The rooms
Windows look directly out over the water, while built-in shelving and an integrated bathroom tuck neatly around the double bed.
How it began
Bridge keepers manually operated the crossing from this brick cabin until 2017, when Amsterdam centralized its waterway controls.
Amsterdam
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.