Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hotel Arena
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
1. Hotel Arena Marker
Note that the QR code on the marker does not work.
Architect Adrianus Cyriacus Bleijs (1842-1912)
Opdrachtgever Regenten van het RK Maagdenhuis
Bouwjaren 1888-1889
Architect verbouwing IDing Design
Opdrachtgever Amsterdam Village Company
Verbouwing 2002-2008
Hotel Arena is gevestigd in het oude Sint Elisabeth Gesticht. Het gesticht was bedoeld voor de opvang van oudere vrouwelijke wezen die niet voor zichzelf konden zorgen of langdurig verpleegd moesten worden. Er waren verschillende, inkomensafhankelijke klassen, inclusief ιιn voor mensen zonder inkomen. Het complex heeft sindsdien vele functies gehad, tot het in 2009 verbouwd werd tot viersterrenhotel.
Architect Adrianus Cyriacus Bleijs (1842-1912)
Commissioned by Regents of the RK Maagdenhuis (Roman Catholic House of the Virgins)
Years of construction 1888-1889
Renovation architect IDing Design
Commissioned by Amsterdam Village Company
Years of renovation 2002-2008
Hotel Arena is located in the old Sint
this page online
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 52° 21.664′ N, 4° 54.94′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Watergraafsmeer. It is on 's-Gravesandestraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 's-Gravesandestraat 51A, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1092 AA, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tweede Gemeentelijke Openluchtschool (Second Municipal Open Air School) (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oosterpark (about 180 meters away); Henriλtte Henriquez Pimentel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Keetje Root-van der Kar (approx. 0.4 kilometers
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
2. Hotel Arena Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Sint Elisabeth (Hotel Arena). History of the complex, presented in timeline form with pictures. Excerpt:
1888 1944 As a Roman Catholic nursing home, the Sint Elisabeth Gesticht provided care and accommodation for invalid and sick orphan girls.(Submitted on May 30, 2025.)
1944 1945 As the Germans had seized the obstetrics department of the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, the department was moved to the Sint Elisabeth Gesticht during World War II. Unfortunately, the orphanage also fell into the hands of the Nazis in 1944. After liberation in 1945, the original residents returned. They had lived near Leidseplein until then.
1945 1969 From then on, the nursing home also took in Roman Catholic women who could no longer care for themselves due to illness. The name of the Sint Elisabeth Gesticht was changed to Huize Elisabeth in 1960.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2025
3. Formerly the Sint Elisabeth Gesticht (psychiatric hospital), now the Hotel Arena
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
