This historic canal house built in 1659 has served as a hotel for quite some time but was completely renovated in 2012 to reflect the style and tastes of the modern, design-conscious traveller. Although the reception area and staircases have largely retained their antique ambience, the guest rooms have been thoroughly transformed into stylish rooms with brown wall-to-wall carpeting, beige furnishings and the odd magenta pillow or chair for a splash of colour. Large flat screen TVs, iPhone docking stations, two phones, free wi-fi, mini-bar and private bathrooms are standard amenities. The hotel doesn’t have a lift due to its historic nature and it also lacks a restaurant or bar, but there are plenty of places to have a drink or a meal in the area.