Hotel Sweets Buiksloterdraaibrug (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

About Sweets Buiksloterdraaibrug

BUIKSLOTERDRAAIBRUG Situated on a cycle route in a rustic setting with a view directly over a tiny lake in Amsterdam north. Your neighbours are the local swans. Picturesque Dutch character houses line the street and a postcard-perfect 18th-century windmill is within walking distance. Enjoy a picnic on your private lake-side lawn in summer. In winter this bridge house is a romantic and cosy hide-out. Buiksloterdraaibrug is a perfect overnight stop for cyclists on the LF7 cycle route. From 1984 to 2017 bridge house Buiksloterdraaibrug 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, Buiksloterdraaibrug’s interior is inspired by its architectural history. 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! Metro station 'Noord' is at a 10-minute walk from the bridge house. Buiksloterdraaibrug is a hotel room located in Amsterdam North – a neighbourhood that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. The relaxing Noorderpark is right next to your bridge house, and a bunch of restaurants and cafés are within walking distance. 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.