The first
impression that one gets is that of a Zebra that is behind bars. Actually its
an open cabinet for hanging your clothes.
This is in
one of the rooms of Mauro Mansion in
Amsterdam. A nice and cosy place next to the canal.
What I found
was that there is something unique in each room. Like who would expect a barber’s chair in one
of the rooms, but it is there and the guests like it.
From an
angle these look like some ducks perched on the wall of the room. This is
actually a painting on one of the walls of a room.
These non
plastered wall give it a different look. I noticed the table fan on the
cupboard.
From across
the road (or rather across the canal) it makes a pretty picture with the Basilica
standing tall in the background.
I always
wanted to get a profile picture showing only half of the face and the other
half being in the dark. I think I accidentally got it when the owner of Mauro
Mansion, Mr Berry, was explaining to me the finer details of his place. It also
shows you the view of the canal from the room.
And this is where you get your breakfast. Oh I
forgot to mention this is a Bed and Breakfast joint very close to the station. (just
three minutes walk from Amsterdam Centraal)
If you take
a closer look at the ceiling, you will see that the beams are of two colours. Mr Berry explained that as per the rules of
Holland you can repair the place, but care should be taken that the new wood should
not look like antique. I think that is a good rule framed by the authorities so
that the tourists are not mislead. The beam
you see on the side is 400 years old and it is Oak.
If you have
noticed the hat in every room, it is like a logo for the Mauro’s B&B. Mr
Berry said that at times its funny too, like some customers come down and say “I
think your previous customer forgot their hat”
Talking of
coming down, this spiral staircase may look artistic to some but I had a good
grip on the banister rail.
Couldn’t
resist a click of this Indian hotel which is on the other side of the canal.
17 comments:
Such a pretty place. The spiral staircase does look very artistic, I like it.
Cool stuff, love the Zebra.
what a neat place!! love the touches of individuality!
I really liked your caged zebra. You have a good eye for seeing things that most people do not notice! Thank you for this tour.
I like your images, and the zebra is a great discovery.
Thanks for visiting in my both blogs and nice comments.
Have a happy weekend
I like picture number 7. Though I think I would get a neck ache sleeping with all of those pillows.
I'm not sure how I would feel about the barber's chair next to my bed. I probably would set my suitcase on it. :-)
Love the mural of the ducks and especially the views of the canal!
What an interesting building. And the picture of Mr. Berry is very artistic. Sometimes the unintended things we do turn out the best!
Such intriguing designs. I live the zebra behind bars.. and the ubiquitous hat. That staircase would have me nervous though.
This is one neat place. I hope I get to stay here someday. I love the zebra bars.
Looks so inviting! Awesome pics here :)
Would love to visit Amsterdam! :)
Thanks for showing us things we may have missed about this very interesting place. Janey
So many wonderful and interesting decor choices! Love them all!!
A nice quirky place.... I like the non plastered walls, and those white curtains, rustic and elegant at the same time. Inviting place... would be nice to visit Amsterdam sometime.
That was a spooky first picture! :-) I agree with you, it has a "speciall" effect on you. Thanks.
Greetings from London.
I want to visit Mauro Mansion!! Love the zebra.
As I look at the pics of your trip, I'm wondering if this was your first trip to Holland and what made you decide to go there?
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