THIS HOTEL IN AMSTERDAM CELEBRATES HISTORICAL DUTCH CRAFTS.

After an extensive renovation, a landmark 17-Century building on one of Amsterdam’s oldest canals has reopened its doors as Hotel The Craftsmen.

The 14-room boutique hotel celebrates historical Dutch crafts with cleverly designed themed rooms. A stay at Hotel The Craftsman offers the luxury and comfort of a boutique hotel, combined with a unique design, rich history, and craftsmanship.

Spread over three historical properties, the hotel offers fourteen distinct and well-appointed rooms.

Each room is given the name of the various craftsmen, such as the Boat Builders Signature Suite, The Instrument Makers Single Room, and the Bike Builders Deluxe Double Room. Together, the three buildings are listed as a national monument dating from 1652.

During the extensive redesign, authentic elements were either preserved or meticulously restored.

Any new design elements respect the distinct historical character and charm and pay homage to the hotel’s name. Period delft blue tiles, bedsteads, monumental floors, and the original staircase pair perfectly with beautiful antiques, vintage finds, modern materials, and clever reuse of craft related items the designers introduced to offer the comfort of today.

Twelve of the fourteen hotel rooms boast impressive views of the Amsterdam canals.

The other two are located in the back of the hotel and overlook the vibrant Lijnbaanssteeg alley. Each room has its own unique design, representing a craft while respecting the historical context of the building.

To achieve this, the owners turned to artist Stef van de Bijl, who brought in more local craftsmen such as illustrator Aart Taminiau and steel designer Joram Barbiers. Together, they implemented original and imaginative design elements for which they often repurposed vintage materials befitting the theme.

With their collective expertise and craftsmanship, they have given antiques and curiosa a contemporary and practical function within the hotel.

Amongst the unique elements are an old canoe serving as a ceiling lamp, a wardrobe made with the emergency exit door of a Fokker F28 jet airliner, and reclaimed aluminium shoe-stretchers from the 1940’s getting a second chance in life as wall mounted reading lights. Every corner, nook, and cranny offers another design surprise.

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