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completed

july 2019

responsibility

interior design

programme

512 sqm, 88 keys

location

amsterdam, nl

concrete celebrates the homecoming of the 17th citizenM hotel: Amstel. As concrete is standing at the cradle of every citizenM, it feels extraordinary to open up a new hotel in the hometown of citizenM ánd concrete. The former bank building counts fewer keys and mixes modern design with historic architecture, which creates a quirky boutique hotel feel.
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After opening up at Schiphol in 2008 and Amsterdam Zuid in 2009, this is the first hotel located in the historic centre of the city. The existing bank building dates back from 1928 and is characterised by the Amsterdam School style of architecture. 

Entering the hotel through the existing doors, that were restored to keep the history and characteristics of the building, it directly shows how well history and modern times can go hand in hand. A small check-in and collectionM welcomes you, this area is part of a lifted podium at street level. Small livings at this podium create the presence of the public areas from the street and invite the outdoors inside. 

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public spaces

A few steps bring you down to the bar and canteenM area: the beating heart of the public areas. Double doors at the rear end open up to a charming enclosed courtyard filled with outdoor furniture and lush greens: a real hidden treasure within the busy city. Adjacent to the bar, two spacious societyM meeting rooms and a breakout area invite to get some work done.

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the rooms

The upper floors consist of four guest room floors with 21 rooms each. To fit within the building, citizenM Amstel has more square-shaped rooms, all similar-sized. The design is very spacious with a desk at the facade and the large kingsize bed with a headboard on two sides of the bed. Snuggle up for a movie night, or wind down while making travel plans, the amount of coziness is up to you! 

The room has all the features you're used to having at citizenM, like the rain shower, XL bed, large tv. Room ambience is controlled by a MoodPad – an iPad that manages everything from entertainment to blinds and temperature.

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facts & figures

ground floor lobby area 512 sqm
outdoor terrace 113 sqm
room floor area 14,5 sqm
total constructed area 4.212 sqm
number of rooms 84 + 4

concrete

responsibility interior design
team rob wagemans, maarten de geus, tom ruijken, sofie ruytenberg, murk wymenga

partners & collaborators

client & ownership citizenm, nl
hotel operator marriott international, us 
executive architect kenti + partners architekten, nl
bim specialist klous & brandjes bouwadvies, nl
general contractor meijer bouw, nl
styling bricks, nl
shopfitter roord interieurbouw, nl
art selection foam amsterdam
photography richard powers

press

"it’s a hidden oasis within the bustling inner city" - superfuture

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