As a port and trading city with a true cosmopolitan spirit, Amsterdam has soaked up culinary influences from far and wide, and adapted them to its own local style. More than fifty different national cuisines are served throughout the capital so anything from Indonisian Nasi Goran, through to Japanese Omakase could be on the menu […]
By Ross Fraser
Hyatt’s first property in the Netherlands has stood the test of time. Conceived in 2008, and opened in 2012, he is striking Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht pulsates with creative energy, writes Andrew Forbes. Found within the city’s former public library, this luxury boutique property maintains the spirit of the original building, whilst providing a thoroughly contemporary environment […]
Amsterdam’s museum district is home to some of Europe’s most prestigious galleries; and, one of the best luxury hotels in the Netherlands, making it an irresistible destination for stylish culture lovers, writes Andrew Forbes. ‘Museumplein’ or the Museum Quarter is one of the most iconic parts of Amsterdam. Here one finds world-class galleries including the […]
I’ve always considered airport layovers one of the downsides of travel. Yet I’ve revised that opinion since discovering the Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel; writes Andrew Forbes. This landmark property has striking design features from its signature exterior to the distinctive interior that go beyond the aesthetic. There are more than 430 rooms; meetings and […]
This winter, enjoy the charms of Amsterdam’s canal district without the crowds; soak up the village-like atmosphere of de Jordaan; and experience this unique part of the city like a local, writes Andrew Forbes. As one of Europe’s most popular cities, Amsterdam has no shortage of impressive addresses that you can call your home-away-from home. […]
Amsterdam is one of our favourite European cities; the more we go back, the more we discover of this upscale, cultural destinations. What’s more, the Netherlands boasts a superb transport infrastructure, so it’s easy to experience more of the greater Amsterdam area without hiring a car, writes Andrew Forbes. This autumn we headed to the […]
By Andrew Forbes
Her name was Scorpio, and she was to take us on a memorable journey along part of one of the Netherlands most charming rivers, the Vecht. For an entirely fresh and fascinating perspective of the greater Amsterdam area, taking a river cruise, aboard a vintage boat is the thing to do, writes Andrew Forbes. Within […]
By Andrew Forbes
Luxury hotel rooms have often been at the centre of some extraordinary stories; from Claude Monet’s inspirational stay at the London Savoy; to famous bad-boy behaviour like Johnny Depp & Kate Moss trashing the Presidential Suite at Manhattan’s Mark Hotel. Yet probably the most memorable is John Lennon’s and Yoko Ono’s Bed-In at the Amsterdam […]
The Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is more than worthy of its hotel pedigree. Six grand canalside houses from the city’s Golden Age are home to this exclusive, 5-star hotel. In addition to its two Michelin-star Librije’s Zusje Amsterdam restaurant, this luxury hotel also offers contemporary fine-dining at its Goldfinch Brasserie, writes Andrew Forbes. A Place to […]
Amsterdam is booming; and accommodation options for business and leisure travellers are getting ever more varied. Earlier this year, the boutique Pillows Anna van den Vondel Hotel opened its doors. This flagship property of the brand’s fresh ‘new-look’promises to lull its guests into a relaxed state with an intimate style and calming interior design. What’s […]
When visiting the cultural and style capital of the Netherlands, one doesn’t immediately think of wild nature; of wetland birds; boxing bucks; or sparring konik ponies. Yet take the train from Amsterdam’s Central Station and within an hour you could be on safari, writes Andrew Forbes. Each season offers something unique in nature, so if […]
By Andrew Forbes
House Bar, the sleek craft cocktail bar within the super-stylish Kimpton DeWitt luxury hotel epitomises all that’s buzzing in Amsterdam right now, writes Andrew Forbes. The Netherlands has always punched well above its weight, thanks to the country’s open-mindedness, and international perspective; and more than ever before, Amsterdam is a global city, of trade, commerce […]
By Andrew Forbes