The first dedicated hotel for gamers opens its doors in Amsterdam

Netherlands’ capital city of Amsterdam saw the grand launch of the very first gamers’ hotel last weekend under the name of The Arcade Hotel, which is just like your usual hotel… but with lots of interesting gamers’ things.

All rooms are kitted out with a retro console and games at no extra cost, and handheld consoles are passed around for multiplayer gaming in the lobby bar. Also in the lobby are shared games consoles, and a comic book library for those that want to kick back with some classic DC, Dark Horse and indie reading material.

Owner Daniel Salmanovich says he’s “remodelling this hotel into a special place for people who love gaming. I wanted to create a place where travelers and gamers feel like they are staying at a friends home.”

Last weekend’s opening included local gin tasting, street food and an outdoor FIFA tournament. There are plans to build a special gaming room in the hotel within the next couple of years and extend the number of rooms from 36 to 45. You can find more on the hotel here.

Take a look at some pictures from the launch day: