#hoteldroog

Design company Droog creates and curates cutting-edge products and events around the world. They have a branch in Hong Kong but their Amsterdam base is the main event. Hotel Droog combines a designer concept store, cafe, gallery, garden and one room where guests can be immersed into the Droog lifestyle.

I have wanted to visit Hotel Droog for years, so on my recent trip to Amsterdam I headed straight there. Amsterdam is full of beautiful design shops and cute cafes but Droog has an edge, you can see that their carefully curated shop focussed on playful yet functional design objects which aim to challenge the way we think about design. The cafe was peaceful when we went, which was a contrast to most tiny, busy places in Amsterdam.

The building is so spacious, you feel able to explore, around every corner is another room filled with interesting objects. The cafe is a great place to relax, with a simple yet stylish menu and a bookshelf filled with interesting reads. My new favourite place in Amsterdam, Droog is a place to spend a while, indulging in design, exploring the garden and enjoying a peaceful drink.