One more unique hotel can be found in the northern part of the IJ Bay. This is Faralda Crane that is located on the territory of a former dock yard. The hotel is located in quite an original place – an old dockside crane that previously belonged to NDSM Company. Nowadays, the rebuilt crane has become home to a local TV studio and a unique hotel with only three luxurious guestrooms made in fantasy style. Guests of the hotel can select guestrooms located at the height of 35, 40 or 45 metres. All the guestrooms feature magnificent panoramic views of the area. The hotel has become very popular with couples. The roof of the crane was rebuilt into a spacious terrace with Jacuzzi. Such an original hotel will also be liked by fans of bungee jumping.
Travellers, who prefer to stay in unusual places, will simply fall in love with Hotel de Windketel . This hotel is located in an old water tower that was saved only thanks to efforts of local people. The hotel is located not far away from an old gas factory. Currently, this factory is a part of Westergasfabriek. The small octagonal water tower was built yet in 1897. With time, the tower was not used for its original purpose anymore and was on the verge of destruction. Several local people, who lived in neighbor houses, decided to save the historic building and open an original designer made guestroom in the tower. The guestroom has everything needed for comfortable long-term stay in Amsterdam – a cozy bedroom, well-equipped kitchen and living room, and the ground level of the water tower was turned into a dining room.
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