[Lounge Review] W Lounge - W Hotel Amsterdam's Rooftop-Lounge with a Superb View

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The W Hotel opened its doors in Amsterdam in October 2015. While the trendy and chic brand identity was once unique when the W chain was first launched under Starwood and now with Marriott, it has somewhat faded with competition. However, W hotels continue to maintain their value, and the W Amsterdam is no exception.

W Hotel Amsterdam's Rooftop-Lounge Interior

Situated on the 6th floor of the W Amsterdam, the W Hotel's rooftop lounge remains one of the most sought-after destinations in the city. Adorned with black, grey, and gold interior decor, it exudes trendiness and sophistication.

Its expansive glass walls offer breathtaking views of Amsterdam, allowing guests to gaze directly upon the historic Magna Plaza, once the city's main post office.

For a more detailed view, please check out the YouTube video above.

If you're lucky, which is quite rare in Amsterdam except during the summer months, you can grab a seat outside the window and bask in the sun. However, as you're likely aware, Amsterdam is notorious for its rainy weather, so you can expect that outdoor seating is often limited. Consequently, the indoor area tends to be quite crowded most of the time.

W Hotel Amsterdam Lounge - Swimming Pool

The lounge is also connected to a narrow pool, although it's not covered, so it may not be the ideal spot for a rainy day activity. However, at night, with music and lighting, it offers a unique ambiance to the hotel. While cities like LA or Bangkok boast trendy upscale hotel chains like the Standard Hotel, in Amsterdam, the W Hotel still holds its reputation as a symbol of trendiness.

I was fortunate to snag a table during my visit, which coincided with a rainy Easter Saturday afternoon. However, as you may have seen in the YouTube video, our day took an unexpected turn when an evacuation announcement was made due to a smoke detector alarm issue.

Despite being part of an upscale chain, like other luxurious hotels in Amsterdam, the prices for coffee and tea at this hotel lounge are quite fair, ranging from around 4 to 6 Euros. Additionally, they served us an abundant amount of spicy nuts and almond macaroons. It was a rather nice visit.

W Lounge

W Hotel, Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam

+31 020 811 2500

https://www.wloungeamsterdam.com/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0

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