Hotel Sweets Gerben Wagenaarbrug (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

GERBEN WAGENAARBRUG Sit on high! A soaring 3-storey bridge house close to Amsterdam North’s favourite bars and cafés. Cocoon in this colourful bridge house with a view of the boats moored on the North Holland canal. This is the largest of all of SWEETS hotel’s bridge houses, including a living room, bedroom and bathroom. This bridge house is a perfect overnight stop for cyclists on the LF7 cycle route. Amsterdam Central Station is accessible by a 7-minute walk to stop ‘Noorderpark’ and a 2-minute metro ride (departs every 6 minutes). From 1965 to 2017, the Gerben Wagenaarbrug bridge house 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, Gerben Wagenaarbrug’s interior is inspired by its architectural history. Bridge house Gerben Wagenaarbrug is located in Amsterdam North - a neighbourhood that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. With free ferries crossing the river IJ and the new North-South metro line up and running, it is faster and easier than ever to get to Amsterdam centre. But why would you, if there's so much to do and see in Gerben Wagenaarbrug's vicinity? All places popular with locals are within a 15 minute walk. Visit the EYE Film Museum and the A'dam Tower, or taste colourful beers at the Oedipus Brewery. For more recommendations, check out our self-composed Neighbourhood Guide on the electronic tablet provided in the accommodation. CHECK-IN With 28 locations all over Amsterdam, SWEETS hotel operates with a self-service key system using a smartphone app and Bluetooth. Should you need any assistance accessing your bridge house, SWEETS hotel is reachable 24/7 by telephone. AMENITIES - Free Wifi - Coffee & Tea facilities - Tableware and cutlery - Towels, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries - Earplugs - Bluetooth speaker - Suitepad (electronic tablet) The Suitepad contains (among others): - WiFi name and password - Instructions for devices like the coffee machine and Bluetooth speaker - Our self-composed Neighbourhood Guide with recommendations on where to get breakfast, have dinner and sip cocktails, or where to park your car or rent a bike - Digital newspapers & magazines - Netflix IMPORTANT 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. Park your bicycle in the designated bicycle stands – never on the bridge. Because of safety regulations, the minimum age for guests to stay at SWEETS hotel is 21.