![]() ![]() Similar tools are cast in epoxy at the bottom of the drawers under the bed. Most obvious is the skeleton made of surgical tools. Often considered the Dutch Hippocrates, Boerhaave is the founder of bedside clinical teaching and with that, of the modern academic hospital.īoerhaave’s notable influence in the world of medicine and botany is reflected in this room’s design elements. Surgical tools play a vital role in the design of the room which is themed around physician, botanist, and scientist Herman Boerhaave (1668 – 1738). Here, guests can enjoy the tranquility of chirping birds and the rustle of leaves in the wind. The elegant and luxurious room has a comfortable king-sized bed, a bathroom with a shower and a separate bathtub in the room, and another tub on the patio outside. Its location in the back of the building means it has access to a private garden. This large room is situated on the ground floor of the hotel. Guns are also on display in the glass cabinet. The guns in the impressive chandelier and the bedside lamps no longer make war casualties but instead bring light to our guests. The brass and copper pennies cast in epoxy on the table represent the abundance of money the brothers made. The arms trade and the brothers’ resulting wealth were the main inspiration for this room’s design. Despite this dubious role in the history of warfare, the brothers liked to see themselves as peacemakers. It resulted in tremendous wealth for them and their ancestors. The room’s decor is inspired by the illustrious brothers Louys Trip (1605 -1684) and Hendrick Trip (1607-1666) With their successful business in the arms trade, they supplied weapons for many European wars fought at the time. It offers a raised, almost throne like king-sized bed, a double shower and a freestanding bathtub overlooking the canal. The impressive ceiling height, as well as the striking design, give this room a stately vibe. This large room at the front of the building offers magnificent views of the canal. The telescope does not work anymore, but not to worry you can still look up at the stars projected on the vaulted ceilings. A lamp made from an old telescope honors his loves for the galaxies. No longer needed to tell time, they now function as a contemporary tribute to Huygens’s work. His life and work inspired clever design elements such as clock gears cast in epoxy of the nightside table. In addition, he also built his own telescope allowing him to be the first to discover Saturn’s rings and its moon Titan. His invention made a huge difference to the accuracy of timekeeping. He was one of the great scientists of the 17th century and is well-known as the inventor of the pendulum clock. The room’s decor is themed around physicist, astronomer and horologist Christiaan Huygens (1629 – 1695). The room also delivers big on comfort with a spacious bathroom and a separate, free standing copper bath tub. The vaulted ceilings and loft adds dimension to the space. This impressive room is located on the top floor of the hotel, offering wonderful views of the canal. In good tradition with a real artist’s studio, we added a few splatters of paint for authenticity. On the easel, you can see a perspective painting of the great artist working on a portrait of himself. A painter’s studio setup in the corner of the room is an obvious tribute to what made Rembrandt famous. ![]() ![]() Rembrandt spent a lot of money on collecting similar rarities, eventually resulting in his bankruptcy. The room contains cabinets showcasing feathers, stuffed birds and other rarities. It is often said that since Rembrandt, nobody ever managed to bring life to paintings as well as he did. He rose to fame when Dutch art was all the rage in Europe and his work still influences artists today. He hardly needs an introduction and he is considered one of the most significant visual artists in the history of art. The decor is themed around the famous Dutch Golden Age painter Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 – 1669). The original ceiling beams, extra-large king-sized bed, double shower and the freestanding bathtub provide an abundance of luxury and comfort. This grand room overlooking the canal, is located on the third floor of the hotel. ![]()
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