Inspiring Travel Writing from Josie Van Der Schaaf
Josie was born in Holland and studied Cultural Anthropology in Amsterdam. While researching her degree, she spent five years in Spain, mainly in Mallorca. In 2004 she moved to London and joined Travel Intelligence, where she has researched and reviewed hotels in Spain, Mexico and Corsica. She enjoys seeking out new and interesting hotels with lots of character, particularly in sunny, Spanish-speaking countries.
Articles by Josie van der Schaaf
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Hotel Monaco, Madrid
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Josie van der Schaaf
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Spain
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Madrid Region
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Madrid
A former brothel which King AlfonsoXIII used to visit, the Monaco started life as an hotel in 1959 and not much has changed since. Some refurbishment has been done but the truth is this hotel feels old, dated, faded and even a bit dirty and run down...
Reviews by Josie van der Schaaf
Hotel Habita | Josie van der SchaafHabita is located in Polanco, a swanky residential neighbourhood full of designer shopping, ten minutes away by car from The Zocalo and Plaza de la Constitucion. It can be a relief to go back to the quieter street of Presidente Masaryk and relax by...-
60 Thompson
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Josie van der Schaaf
60 Thompson is one of our New York favourites. The luxury hotel is beautifully designed in a calm, Asian-fusion style. It attracts a glamorous clientele to stay and an uber-hip NY socialite crowd to the bar and restaurant. Despite this rather...
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Hacienda Santa Rosa
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Josie van der Schaaf
There is some effort involved in finding the Hacienda Santa Rosa when you drive down from Merida. It is well hidden, and seems as far from the realities of everyday life as it does from the well-worn tourist pathways of the Mayan Riviera.The effort...
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Casa de Madrid
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Josie van der Schaaf
Near the Opera and Plaza de Isabel II, the Casa de Madrid is in a great location. From the outside it is hard to recognise as a boutique hotel and it's easy to walk by without noticing it. If you want to visit Madrid and stay somewhere unique this...
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Hotel Sezz
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Josie van der Schaaf
The Hotel Sezz is an attractive Parisian design hotel in every sense; with stern grey stone walls extend throughout. Bedrooms are good, though not overly large. Some rooms have king-sized baths, big enough for two. Two rooms have views of the Eiffel...
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Hotel on Rivington
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Josie van der Schaaf
Hotel on Rivington is a 21-storey glass tower, notable for an offbeat location in New York and for stunning views. Location-wise, it's in the Lower East Side, in what's meant to be the new Meatpacking District, located within walking distance of...