show what it actually was like but also to put in some things like this can that was used to drink beer and wine in the 17th century to show our guests like we're actually you know what was this period like how were people eating how were they drinking built in 1956 in a new objectivity style the lodgings of the houghton spoke out a bit more modern clear lines and colors continue inside. among the furnishings is an original chair by the powerhouse pioneer at. the bridge keepers cabins are just one example of how all kinds of buildings in amsterdam have been converted to hotels another is the far older crane hotel in the north of the city the guests can book one of 3 suites in a former harbor crane from 35 to 55 meters up in the air at the top guests