soho house Amsterdam

The Netherlands

The lowdown The latest venture from the lifestyle group conquering the world.

Best for Culture buffs keen to explore Amsterdam from its hottest new hang-out.

The onward march of Soho House continues with its first Dutch opening, and it’s one of the best yet. Touching down at the Bungehuis, a monumental Thirties architectural landmark, the hotel and members’ club promises to be a cultural hub worthy of the artistically cultivated city it now calls home. Most fabulous of all the facilities is the soigné rooftop, a brand signature that includes an elongated swimming pool and voguish bar overlooking Amsterdam’s charming skyline. Two restaurants, Cecconi’s and House Kitchen, will keep visitors well fed and watered on fine Italian cuisine and classic clubhouse fare. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art gym with a view of the canal, a cosy screening room and, of course, the exclusive members’ spaces, which guests are free to roam at their will. And if all that wasn’t enough, the hotel’s location knocks it out of the park. Sitting canalside in the idyllic Negen Straatjes (Nine Streets) quarter, there’s chic boutique shopping on the doorstep and major galleries such as the Stedelijk and Van Gogh Museum are just a short walk away. Book it Double rooms from approx £150 (sohohouseamsterdam.com).

clockwise From top there’s all-day dining at house kitchen; the 79 bedrooms mix antiques with specially designed furniture and rugs; and check out the view of the city from the rooftop pool