Cover The rooftop pool at Andaz One Bangkok
The rooftop pool at Andaz One Bangkok
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From Bangkok skyscrapers to Balinese beachfronts, Andaz turns hotels into living, breathing extensions of their neighbourhoods
When you check into a hotel in a major metropolis, it's easy to feel like you've stepped into a bubble—plucked out of the city's chaos and sealed away in a generic, air-conditioned sanctuary. But over the last two decades, Andaz has quietly built its entire identity on doing the exact opposite.
Meaning “personal style” in Hindi, Andaz was launched in London in 2007. Over the years, the brand has explored the intersection of global travel and local culture, balancing its worldly sensibility with the spirit of each destination. Each Andaz hotel is designed to authentically reflect its surroundings, seamlessly weaving local sights, sounds, flavours and stories into a layered guest experience.
Above The colourful, welcoming lobby of Andaz One Bangkok
Above Soaring skyscrapers are part of the appeal at Andaz Shanghai ITC
The colourful, welcoming lobby of Andaz One Bangkok
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This concept of local integration comes to life through the idea of the “vertical neighbourhood”. Rather than isolating guests from the world outside, the architecture and design act as a microcosm of the city itself. Andaz One Bangkok brilliantly demonstrates this layout on Wireless Road, using locally inspired details to make the hotel feel like an extension of the vibrant streets below.
This verticality shifts context beautifully at Andaz Shanghai ITC, situated in the heart of the city’s heritage district. Here, the charm of a traditional Shanghai neighbourhood ascends into a contemporary vertical dimension, where 267 rooms offer sweeping views of an intriguing architectural mix: distinguished, century-old heritage buildings juxtaposed against soaring modern skyscrapers.
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Above The refined quiet elegance at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Above Andaz Bali, inspired by a modern Balinese village
The refined quiet elegance at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
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Meanwhile, at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, this neighbourhood concept reaches the clouds. Occupying the upper levels of a 52-storey skyscraper, the hotel bridges contemporary, clean-lined design with the refined, quiet elegance of Japanese culture, with 164 rooms offering iconic vistas of Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay.
The fluidity of the Andaz experience means that public spaces are inherently social, designed without traditional boundaries to foster spontaneous connections and individual expression. While urban guests enjoy the communal atmosphere of the complimentary Andaz Lounge and striking rooftop infinity pools in cities like Bangkok, those seeking a slower rhythm can find it at Andaz Bali. Inspired by the layout of a modern Balinese village, design at this beachfront sanctuary on the tranquil coastline of Sanur weaves local craftsmanship with contemporary touches.
Above Down Under, the brand debuts with Andaz Gold Coast
Down Under, the brand debuts with Andaz Gold Coast
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A similarly breezy, laid-back level of sophistication will soon be found as the brand makes its Australian debut with the arrival of Andaz Gold Coast. Mirroring the laid back yet lively culture of its sun-drenched home, the 202-room hotel is set to feature dynamic social venues, including a Pool Club and a refined Hinterland-inspired bar.
Whether it is translating the chaotic rhythm of a Southeast Asian streetscape or distilling the quiet grace of a coastal sanctuary, Andaz proves that true travel has never been about sealing yourself away from a place. It’s about securing the best possible seat to watch the world breathe—and letting it change the way you move through it.
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