# Converted Bank Vault Hotels This Contemporary Hotel is Built Inside a Former KAS Bank By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-hotel References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/w-amsterdam-startup-market-w-hotels-design.html) & [wamsterdam](http://www.wamsterdam.com/) The 'W Amsterdam' is a contemporary hotel that is housed inside of a [former bank vault](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1). As tourists continue to flock to Amsterdam, hotel chains have been looking for [historic buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-architecture-studio-1) that will offer guests a different kind of hospitality experience. The new hotel is the first Amsterdam property built by the global hospitality chain '[W Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-hotels-x-thomas-llu)'. The contemporary hotel is housed inside of the former Telephone Exchange Building, which was originally a KAS Bank. The new hotel boasts an impressive blend of historic charm and contemporary design. The result is a unique hotel experience that gives guests a more intimate perspective on Dutch history and culture. If you're eager to spend a night in this former KAS Bank, the hotel is set to open to the public on September 21st of this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Converted-bank-vault Hotels:** The trend of transforming former bank vaults into hotels offers a unique and intimate hospitality experience with a blend of historic charm and contemporary design. - **Historic-building Hospitality:** The trend of hotel chains repurposing historic buildings provides guests with a different kind of hospitality experience that offers a deeper connection to local history and culture. - **Intimate-perspective Hospitality:** The trend of hotels located within historic buildings gives guests a more intimate and immersive perspective on local history and culture, creating a unique and memorable stay. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of transforming former bank vaults into hotels to attract guests seeking a unique and immersive hospitality experience. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from hotel chains repurposing historic buildings, offering tourists a different kind of hospitality experience that connects them to local history and culture. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore opportunities in transforming historic buildings into hotels to create a blend of historic charm and contemporary design, providing a unique and visually stunning experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-bem.md) - [Modern Functionalist-Style Tuscan Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-florence.md) - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-zuid.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Historical Mining Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mining-exchange-hotel.md) - [Village-Luke Charming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botree-hotel.md)