Typically you see issues passing by on social media, of which you’ll be able to solely assume, who comes up with such a superb concept? Once I noticed the Clock Tower Suite on social media, that was my first thought!
A luxurious resort suite situated in a former clock tower, that’s not one thing you see every single day!
Opening proper in the course of a world pandemic is usually a problem, nevertheless the Clock Tower Suite in Weesp rapidly turned one of the fashionable vacationer sights in Netherlands ever since opening its doorways in June 2020. Claiming to be the most stunning resort room within the Netherlands made us very curious, and made us determine to test it out ourselves. Maintain studying to seek out out if we predict The Clock Tower Suite is certainly essentially the most stunning resort room within the Netherlands.
Historical past of the Laurentius Church
The Laurentius Church is a former Roman Catholic church. These days the constructing is a municipal monument that homes a beer brewery and a catering firm. The church was constructed and opened in 1876.
In 2012 it was introduced that the church needed to be closed as a result of poor basis. Nonetheless, the Laurentius Church is essential to Weesp and its folks. In 2016, the Laurentius Church was bought by a undertaking developer who reworked the church into varied new capabilities, comparable to a brewery with a store and a tasting room from the Wispe Brewery, a yoga studio, two residences and a novel resort room.
Not lengthy after this buy, the church was hit by a serious fireplace. Throughout this fireplace a part of the spire collapsed. They saved working to rework and protect the constructing. Precisely two years after the huge fireplace, the rebuilt spire was positioned again on the tower. In June 2020 they opened the distinctive Clock Tower Suite in Weesp.
Location of the Clock Tower Suite
The Clock Tower Suite is situated within the former clock tower of the Laurentius Church in Weesp, within the Herengracht. The suite is situated within the coronary heart of the city, which makes it the proper location. The closest close by restaurant is just 120 steps down. Weesp is a lovely city with an genuine middle with canals, like Amsterdam however extra relaxed. Within the middle you’ll discover a variety of eating places and terraces.
Weesp is located on the banks of the river Vecht, and is subsequently recurrently known as Pearl on the Vecht. This prime river location provides you loads of recreation alternatives. The Winter of 2021 offered loads of pure ice and ice skating enjoyable. However in Summer season it’s the proper place to hire a ship and revel in nature.
Weesp is only a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam! The Clock Tower Suite are the proper location for a pleasant weekend journey. It’s a beautiful little city, that feels very Dutch to me with the canals, windmills, bridges, outdated retailers, bakeries, and so forth. However additionally it is situated very conveniently. It’s only a brief 20 minute drive to Amsterdam, and even higher, you may catch the practice from Weesp to Amsterdam.
One other well-known Netherlands place to see is the Muiderslot, which is simply 10 minutes away from Weesp. And whilst you’re within the space, contemplate visiting Naarden Vesting as effectively! Extra about the most effective Netherlands vacationer sights could be present in my article 26 Finest Locations To Go to in The Netherlands.
From the suite you could have some superb views over the little city of Weesp and the suite additionally provides you 360 levels views of the environment. On clear days you may see so far as Amsterdam.
5 star resort service
The Clock Tower Suite actually goes subsequent stage on the subject of service. It’s all about glorious service and being pampered within the Clock Tower Suite. When travelling by automobile, they reserve an area in a close-by underground parking zone, simply good!
You’re welcomed by Claire, who can be your private host throughout your keep, after a brief introduction you’re able to climb the steps and go to the suite. Your keep contains breakfast and a full minibar, so get pleasure from it! They may even contact you earlier than arrival to get your minibar preferences. We have been welcomed with a stunning snack board stuffed with cheeses, chilly cuts and nuts, thanks!
We stayed on the Clock Tower throughout Covid and lockdown within the Netherlands, that means all eating places are closed, solely open for take away. It additionally meant we got a 3 course dinner throughout our keep, fantastic. Simply after examine in we obtained three menu’s from three totally different eating places. It’s then as much as you to decide on what you need for dinner, and what time you need dinner to be served.
On the chosen time the restaurant delivers your meals proper to your room. Completely superb service from The Clock Tower Suite and Restaurant Aaltje! They even got here twice, as they first served the primary course, and later, at our desired time, introduced the primary course and dessert.
The morning after breakfast was included, a really in depth breakfast. They even offer you a newspaper, love the small print! Breakfast can be served proper to your room, simply get away from bed and revel in, the final word room service!
Digital check-in
Examine in is straightforward and fully corona proof! Just a few days earlier than arrival you obtain an e mail with extra info, and a hyperlink to their app. This app is your key to the a number of doorways of the church and the Clock Tower Suite. Examine in time is 3PM, so from 3PM this app works to open all doorways.
It is usually attainable to satisfy up together with your private host, she’s going to then offer you an precise key to your room.
Private Host
Throughout your keep you’ll have entry to your private host, she is actually only a cellphone name away. Your host will meet you earlier than examine in. She met us in entrance of the parking zone, and guided us to the doorway of the Clock Tower. She defined all the pieces and gave us the important thing to the doorways, however in addition they have an app, with loads of details about the suite, this app additionally opens the doorways to the church and the suite.
Your private host is there so that you can make your keep unforgettable. Wish to benefit from the river Vecht? Lease a ship or canoe? Contact your private host, she’s going to maintain it.
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The Clock Tower Suite Evaluate
This suite is completely subsequent stage on all areas, a really distinctive place to remain in The Netherlands. The suite has three flooring. The primary flooring is the doorway and has a kitchen the place they put together your breakfast, and through lockdown that is additionally the place the place the native restaurant prepares the completion to your three course dinner.
The second flooring is the toilet. A dream lavatory, a tremendous bathtub proper within the center, with essentially the most spectacular views of Weesp. It has a double bathe and a sink on each side of the toilet, no have to get in one another’s manner.
To high it they offer you shampoo and bathe gel of Rituals, an opulent Dutch model.
The highest stage is the master suite, a big room with views in each course. It has a big and cozy mattress, a minibar, espresso machine and even a Bluetooth speaker. Slippers and bathrobes are included throughout your keep.
One thing I by no means anticipated in a church is underfloor heating, nevertheless there may be underfloor heating all through the suite, in each the toilet and the bed room, I simply like it!
We had an early examine in as a result of a cancellation the day earlier than. We loved the suite to the fullest, solely had a brief stroll by means of Weesp, to make our manner again to the suite. The views are countless, you simply preserve trying outdoors, and preserve realizing you’re within the church’s clock tower!
The service, the luxurious suite, the expertise, all the pieces was taken care of, perfection right down to the final element. The Clock Tower Suite is a as soon as in a lifetime expertise and ought to be on everybody’s bucketlist. Come to Weesp and have this distinctive expertise your self.
When touring to The Netherlands you may’t miss this distinctive place to remain!
This weblog is written by journey author and Traveltomtom workforce member Ashley. She stayed on the distinctive and superb Clock Tower Suite on behalf of Traveltomtom and wrote this weblog about her experiences of this resort room.
