Style Meets Substance—The 7 Must-Visit Shopping Neighborhoods Around the Globe

The word “andaz” translates in Hindi to “personal style,” so it is no surprise that Andaz hotels and resorts throughout the globe evoke the architecture, interiors, and landscape design of their respective regions. Take, for example, the breadth of diverse and high-quality shopping experiences that wait just outside the door of every locale. Herewith, you’ll find a shopping guide for the luxe, lively, and eclectic in Andaz hotel neighborhoods worldwide.

East London, United Kingdom
Across from the Liverpool Street tube station and adjacent to the lively neighborhoods of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, Andaz London Liverpool Street is housed in a redbrick Victorian building that dates back to 1884. While the vintage stores in Brick Lane are beloved by London cool kids (Serotonin, Beyond Retro), and the Blue Mountain School concept space in Shoreditch—where food, music, and retail come together—is turning heads, the gold standard of luxury shopping is Browns East. In a converted printing factory, just a 15-minute walk from the hotel, the 47-year-old department store’s second location contains a strong edit: Off-White, Prada, Sies Marjan, Rick Owens, and Johanna Ortiz, as well as avant and emerging designers only found at that location to meet the offbeat sensibilities of East London clientele. A café, exhibition gallery, and immersive experience room (where you might catch a meditation session) will also be part of your trip. East 21 Club Row, London, E2 7EY; brownsfashion.com.

Singapore
In a two-tower structure where the city’s iconic skyline can be taken in via infinity pool, one-year-old Andaz Singapore touches Little India, Kampong Glam, and Bras Basah Bugis. Those three neighborhoods leave plenty of boutiques to be explored, but for a truly sumptuous experience (and a great place to pick up a thoughtful gift), head to Sifr Aromatics. The rich, wood interiors are home to a vast array of fragrances ready to be blended by a third-generation perfumer into an alchemy of your choice. You might opt for a small-batch perfume, an essential oil, a candle, or a balm. 42 Arab Street, Singapore 199741; sifr.sg.

Tokyo, Japan
High in a skyscraper in the Toranomon district, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills has views overlooking the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Bay, and Ginza. Lucky for guests, the latter is long known as the city’s shopping hub. While its main thoroughfares are lined with sizable shopping malls, quirky toy stores, and every global luxury brand imaginable, to narrow down a shopping trip to a more targeted outing, visit Dover Street Market, which, like its London and New York City locations, was brought to Ginza courtesy of founder Rei Kawakubo. Inventive, envelope-pushing brands and art installations fill the market’s seven floors: Junya Watanabe, Chrome Hearts, Stephanie Quayle, Puma, Yayoi Kusama, Undercover, Moncler, Miu Miu, and more. Ginza Chuo-Ku, Ginza Komatsu West 6-9-5, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061; ginza.doverstreetmarket.com.

West Hollywood, California
Perched above teeming West Hollywood (the rooftop pool is the highest in Los Angeles), Andaz West Hollywood is situated between several legendary Sunset Boulevard haunts—from Chateau Marmont to The Comedy Store—and newer mainstays like Hyde and 1 Oak. The biggest buzz on the boulevard came this past February, however, when Kith opened its fourth flagship location just up the street from the hotel; 3,500 square feet of slate gray walls and light beams provide the backdrop for sneakers, streetwear staples, and home decor items—from candles to Koons. On your way out, be sure to stop by Kith Treats—the lower-level ice cream/cereal bar that’s worth it even if you don’t buy a thing . . . 8500 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069; kith.com.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Situated in the charming Nine Streets District, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht is part of a neighborhood bursting with independent boutiques and businesses with personality: from Ace & Tate eyewear to Waxwell Records, The GameKeeper’s for a vast board game selection, and De Kaaskamer for the city’s best selection of cheese. To see what’s percolating in Scandinavian design, walk just 50 yards down the street to The Frozen Fountain, a playful contemporary furniture and interiors boutique that brings together Dutch designers of the moment with exciting local talent. If shipping home a salvaged wood table or colorful couch isn’t in the cards, there is plenty to hand-carry—from a Martijn Stelt wooly blanket animal to a resplendent coffee-table book of the works of Piet Hein Eek. Prinsengracht 645, 1016 HV, Amsterdam; frozenfountain.com.

Scottsdale, Arizona
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood against the backdrop of Camelback Mountain, Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Spa is a five-minute drive to the city’s downtown. That’s where you’ll find Stephanie’s, a must-visit for the sartorially inclined, located amid a lineup of art galleries on Old Town’s Marshall Way. Behind a nearly secret, sunlit courtyard, the sleek store features a tightly curated selection that includes Brock Collection, Adam Selman, Re/Done, Sally LaPointe, and Nili Lotan. Or, while on the property, purchase pottery and other colorful art pieces from the nearby Cattle Track Arts Compound. 4142 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; shopstephanies.com.

Ottawa, Canada
As hustle and bustle goes, you couldn’t find a hotel closer to its center than Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market, where artisan-driven boutiques, florists, rare books, bakeries, and watering holes abound. Walking just a few blocks from the hotel to Sussex Drive lands you in the city’s high-end fashion corridor, where you’ll want to stop off at Schad. The women’s fashion boutique, known for its chic husband-and-wife owners as well as its collection of U.S., European, and Canadian brands, boasts Frame, DL1961, Veronica Beard, and Nicole Benisti, and frequently has the Meghan Markle coat of the moment in stock. 521 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada; schad.ca.