Hotel Inntel by Wilfried van Winden
If you aren’t moved with love or hate by The Hotel Inntel in Zaandam The Netherlands by Wilfried van Winden of WAM Architecten I suggest you check your pulse.
The town center of Zaandam is being revamped by Sjoerd Soeters to be brought back to its rich heritage — historical street layouts are being renewed and the dull and impersonal town center is being revitalized with a new hotel — one that incorporates the historical stylistic features of Zaanse Schans village.
The hotel, which opened back in March, is a striking building to say the least. The design has generated quite a bit of attention from international media. Comprising 160 rooms, a pool, and wellness center, the 12-story hotel has already had hundreds of guests. Designer Wilfried van Winden envisioned a place in which guests could feel at home, even when away from home. Therefore, the hotel has been designed to look like stacked houses, resembling a range of residences from a notary’s manse to a worker’s cottage. In fact there are about 70 little houses in four shades of Zaanse Schans green. Particularly eye-catching is the “The Blue House,” inspired by the eponymous artwork that Claude Monet painted in Zaandam in 1871.
What do you think of this hotel — would you stay there?
Photos by Roel Backaert.
yep, I would
Absolutely atrocious. An eyesore. Cool that the architect convinced people to buy and then build his idea, but really, this will age quite poorly.
If I lived within view of it I would have to close my blinds permanently and paint a more picturesque view.
Horrid. Have a said that yet?
This is perfect work. I love it !
Gorgeous design. Can’t say I’ve seen it before.
sorry to be the first party pooper but icky boo. I mean I would totally stay there but I think the design is off. big time.
Love it!!! Makes me think of a dollhouse:)
Looks like something that was inspired by Lego !
I love it! So much better than cold looking hotel structures.
LOVE IT!!!! Looks monumental! it’s got character and doesn’t neglect its surroundings
I WOULD!!!! I love love love it!
Horrible. Absolutely horrible. It’s an eyesore now, and as the building gets older the colors will fade and it will look even worse. I’d be very upset if I lived across the street.
I live some 30 miles from zaandam and indeed it’s one hideous building, but it fits zaandam perfectly… not a city i recommend visiting when you’re in Holland.
For some reason — perhaps it’s the door on the facade — this reminds me of the Winchester Mystery House.
Love it.
I’d stay there.
love the building hate the colour choice!!
i just threw up in my mouth a little.
brave but lacks taste in color and design. still always nice to see daring architectural designs:)
I love it!! yes i would like to stay there!!
This looks like a fantasy Disney home.
If there was a hotel instead of a castle in Alice in Wonderland, I think this would have been the perfect setting.
I linked your article here: http://modernsalt.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/escape-mondays-alice-in-wonderland-inspired/
It may sound a bit strange, but these pictures got me memories back from my crappy Tetris play.. but as mentioned in the post below, good idea for Lego
People commenting about the colours: the colours are original of the wooden houses found in this area, the “Zaanstreek”. The new city hall, built opposite the Inntel is in the same green colours.
Want to stay here? Visit http://www.stylehotelsweb.com/hotel/netherlands/north-holland/zaandam/inntel-hotels-amsterdam-zaandam Inside it’s pretty hip too!
sorry to be the first party pooper but icky boo. I mean I would totally stay there but I think the design is off. big time.
Reminds me of the Mario Bros…… maybe it’s the colors…