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It was the faceted pink counter tiles that first caught our attention. We also loved the cloud of flowers hovering over the caf\u00e9. And the lime-washed tranquility of the guest rooms with century-old moldings. That was before we learned that Rotterdam\u2019s 14-room Hotel \u00e2me is beyond boutique: it\u2019s a mom-and-pop establishment created and run by Angel Cheung-Kwok and Manfung Cheung.<\/p>\n

The couple leased the 1867 building pre-pandemic and devoted years to shaping its new guise. They came to the project with a shared passion for Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics if little experience: prior to becoming hoteliers Angel says she \u201cworked in the telecom industry and Manfung spent more than 15 years as an online consultant.\u201d  They both, she adds, grew up in the Netherlands \u201cbut our roots lie in Hong Kong. That heritage has always been an important part of who we are: we feel deeply connected to Asian culture, not only in family traditions but also in the way we live, think, and do things.\u201d<\/p>\n

They designed the hotel and caf\u00e9 themselves, applying this sensibility throughout. \u201cOf course we worked with skilled craftsmen, builders, and specialists,\u201d Angel tells us, \u201cbut we were very involved throughout. The building itself guided us in many ways. We wanted to preserve its soul\u2014the high ceilings, original ornaments, and generous flow of light\u2014while creating a contemporary space that feels calm and timeless.\u201d Join us for a tour.<\/p>\n

Photography by Manfung Cheung (@mnfng.studio), courtesy of Hotel \u00e2me (@hotelame).<\/p>\n


Above: Located on a square in the center of Rotterdam, the five-story neoclassical structure was designed and built as a townhouse by its owner W.A. Merry. Notes Angel: \u201cWe kept the original layout and where possible, all the authentic details have been restored.\u201d The hotel\u2019s name means \u201csoul\u201d\u2014Angel and Manfung present it\u2014and the interiors, too\u2014in a lowercased whisper.
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Above: The ground floor caf\u00e9 serves as the gathering spot for guests and locals. The Italian counter tiles are from Ceramica Vogue\u2019s Flutes & Flutes collection.\u201dThe idea was to create spaces that feel harmonious, inspiring, and timeless, where every object has its place and purpose,\u201d says Angel, who in the last 10 years has become a ceramic artist and hand makes all of the hotel\u2019s wares. Go to Studio Kur\u0113 to see her work.,

Above: The caf\u00e9 is also a concept store offering design books and magazines, Japanese incense, and Angel\u2019s ceramics, among other things. The \u201changing flower cloud\u201d is by Japanese floral stylist Yoko Negi, a local friend. Note the original wainscoting.
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Above: Angel and Manfung met at a party when they were teens. \u201cTogether we shape the creative vision,\u201d says Angel of Hotel \u00e2me. \u201cWe have a wonderful general manager, but I still spend a couple of days a week on the floor; I love staying connected with our team and our guests.\u201d
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Above: Upstairs, there are 14 guest rooms, no two exactly alike.,

Above: Amsterdam interior design studio Barde vanVoltt designed the oak bed frames and other guest room furniture in collaboration with Angel and Manfung. The couple wanted \u201cevery element to feel intentional and cohesive\u201d\u2014and serene. The mattresses are by Coco-Mat\u2014 \u201cthey use all natural materials with no synthetic rubbish\u201d says Angel\u2014and the linen bed covers are from Dutch line By M\u00f6lle, which also supplied the linen curtains.
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Above: A desk extends from a standing wardrobe. The walls throughout are finished in what Angel describes as \u201ca warm, earthy palette with lime-based clay and natural finishes to give the rooms a soft, tactile feeling.\u201d The Cross Chair in smoked oak is from TAKT.
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Above: The hotel\u2019s bathroom fittings were \u201cselected for their sculptural quality and natural feel, often in matte finishes,\u201d and all come from Dutch line Tortu.
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Above: Some guest rooms have soaring ceilings with wedding-cake-style moldings. This one has its own bathing platform. The wooden armchair is the flat-pack Soft Lounge from TAKT and the travertine side table is Angel and Manfung\u2019s own design.
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Above: An attic room. The compact clothing rack is the discontinued Pujo from Ferm Living: for something similar see the simplified Hang Rack.
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Above: One of Angel\u2019s vases. <\/span>Hotel \u00e2me
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