Rather than booking a cheap hotel deal for our recent mini-break in Amsterdam, Irish and I stayed in a studio apartment decked out like a boutique hotel.
In an old warehouse building in the peaceful area of Prinseneiland, near the bohemian Jordaan district, the flat boasted wooden beams and floor, a sleek fully-equipped kitchen and somewhat unique interior decor.
Building on a monochrome, pink and silver theme, the owner has fused wild and spiritual influences with animal print, deer heads in various materials, candles and busts of religious figures.
Making the most of the small yet airy space, a kitchen island doubles as an eating/entertaining and preparation/cooking area, storage units are made design features with transfers and display capacity and sleeping, living and eating areas are marked off with ceiling hangings that still let the light through.
Staying in an apartment, rather than a hotel, meant that it was much easier to relax, being able to chill out in the living area and make cups of tea and snacks, and at just 80 Euros a night the trip also worked out cheaper as well as more memorable.
If you're interested in booking your own stay at 'Hotel Pleasure', contact Nathalie on nathalie@ifyouneedahand.nl, and see my vintage guide to Amsterdam here.
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