HomeSuiteHome launches reverse hotel concept
Billed as the world’s first reverse hotel, HomeSuiteHome from Zoku alumni Felix Burghardt and David Kijlstra will seek to provide locked down travellers with an alternative getaway over Easter weekend. Taking the form of a 24-hour guest experience combining online and offline elements, HomeSuiteHome will incorporate local Amsterdam products and services whilst adhering to government guidelines.
Bringing the hotel to the guest, an online check-in will see participants receive their schedule, with a curated welcome box of amenities arriving at their doorstep soon after. Access to a digital concierge provides movie suggestions, virtual elements and sleeping tips, whilst live music and entertainment from local artists will be streamed throughout day and night. An optional dinner is sourced from a local venue.
“We’ve created this concept to bring back positivity and proof that there is potential in everything,” Burghardt and Kijlstra explain. “This project will hopefully not only help local businesses but also make people smile during these uncertain times.”
For Easter Sunday, HomeSuiteHome will deliver a breakfast of baked treats from Dutch brands like John Altmann, The Good Roll and The Very Good Candle Company. Remaining proceeds will be delivered to Serve the City’s Corona Campaign.
“I’m blown away by the level of creativity we’ve seen from entrepreneurs in Amsterdam in the past few weeks, and truly appreciate the small businesses looking out for each other during these crazy times,” adds Isil Ozbay, founder, The Very Good Candle Company. “We’re super happy to be a part of this creative initiative aiming to bring the holiday experience straight to your home.”
