Old Trains Transformed into the Controversy Hotel in Netherlands

Despite its name, there isn't much argument over the fact that the <a href="http://www.controversy.nl/index2.htm"> Controversy Inn</a> made up of four <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=train">trains</a> recycled into cozy, themed bed and breakfast suites is the coolest way to lodge and learn about upcycled design at the same time. Located on the Controversy Farm in Hoogwoud, the Netherlands, the fun eco hotel compartments feature tons of other vintage items recycled into new things - like tabletops made of old traffic signs and even a bed made of a boat. All aboard!

Each made of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/category/recycled-materials/">reclaimed</a> trams that used to run in Germany and Amsterdam years ago, there are four suites available for guests to stay in.

The compartments have been subdivided in three different themes (Italian, French and English-American) and each comes with its own matching type of breakfast.

Talk about giving the term "room and <em>board</em>" a whole new meaning!

Most of the original train parts have been preserved - like this double door complete with hand railings.

A cool table made of old street signs.

The rooms are spacious and filled with sunlight thanks to the large windows of the trains.

A view of two of the different themed train suites.

The station house even has a bit of a green roof going on!

A sculpture made of an old plane adorns the yard.

The front of an old mack truck adds a certain something to the courtyard.

There is even a courtyard that makes use of old signs.

The exterior of the trains have been mostly left intact.

And the piece de resistance - a bed made out of an old boat!!