W Amsterdam Bank is Unlocking the Vault

The new epicenter of FASHION, DESIGN & ART housed in W Amsterdam. W Hotels Worldwide has officially opened the doors to its second hotel building, the BANK. A hotel that consists of two different buildings is quite unique. Although the two buildings have their own identity, W Amsterdam BANK managed to create great synergy. W Amsterdam’s … Read more

The whole truth about Van Gogh’s ear, and why his ‘mad genius’ is a myth

A new exhibition claims Vincent Van Gogh’s mental illness hampered his work, rather than drove his singular vision – and presents fresh medical evidence about his notorious self-mutilation

Luxury Scotch Whisky embassy. Were to visit it

The airports are the best places offering access to some of the world’s finest Scotch Whiskies. Diageo is immersing visitors in something totally different from the norm in travel retail, giving them an exclusive insight into the Johnnie Walker with a “Johnnie Walker House.” If you are travelling through Lounge 2 of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol you … Read more

10 of the best industrial-chic spaces worldwide

At these cool conceptual spaces, the design is just as compelling as what’s on offer at the shopping, exhibition, dining and drinking venues

Highly anticipated W Amsterdam debuts with the city’s most glamourous crash pad and the Amsterdam’s first rooftop pool

Connect and Exchange in the Heart of Amsterdam: W Amsterdam promises to bring something new and exciting to the hotel industry in the Dutch capital. Starwood group introduces a new style of modern hospitality to the Netherlands with the debut of the highly anticipated W Amsterdam hotel, described as “an energetic space full of unexpected moments”. … Read more

Originally Cool. Amsterdam’ hippest design apartments awarded World Luxury Hotel Award

Netherlands’ Leading Serviced Apartments 2013 & Best Serviced Apartment in Europe. This year’s World Luxury Hotel Award for Best Serviced Apartment in Europe was granted to Amsterdam Boutique Apartments, the most elegant design apartments in the historical canal belt of Amsterdam. The World Luxury Hotel Awards are regarded as the Oscars for the luxury hotel industry … Read more