Staycation
7 x overnight stays - unusual hotels in The Hague
For a holiday, for a weekend break or as a stopover for a business trip: The Hague has it all. But where to stay?
DATE
11 December 2024
TEXT
Annerieke Simeone and Jasper Gramsma
IMAGE
Kim Vermaat, Frank Jansen, Fleur Beemster, Brian Mul and PR
Staycation
7 x overnight stays - unusual hotels in The Hague
For a holiday, for a weekend break or as a stopover for a business trip: The Hague has it all. But where to stay?
1. Boutique Hotel Corona
Jasper Gramsma, editor at Bij Ons In De Residentie, stayed at Boutique Hotel Corona on Buitenhof, right in the middle of The Hague's bustling city centre. After years of living in the Hofstad, he now works from France, but the Hague atmosphere always feels like coming home.
Boutique Hotel Corona: a 'home away from home'.
On arrival, he was kindly received by Amber, without the hip self-check-in. The room offered comfort, with a beautiful view of the Buitenhof and a desk for some work. "The bed was so inviting, I plopped right in," Jasper says.
Jasper wrote his article overlooking the Buitenhof
After a delicious dinner on the terrace of BIT restaurant, where the dishes were "fresher than fresh", he enjoyed a peaceful night. "The night was so quiet and dark that I slept like a prince," he says. The perfect place for both work and relaxation.
Read more about Boutique Hotel Corona
2. Carlton Beach Hotel
What a lovely view. The Carlton Beach Hotel is less than twenty paces from the beach. Sun, beach, Scheveningen.
Anyone opening the balcony doors will see what the seaside resort has to offer: a lively promenade on the one hand, the laidback pavilions of Zwarte Pad on the other. Inside, you are left with the beach feeling. The blue sea, the beige-white colours of the sand, the shells and beach grass, these maritime colours are reflected in the newly renovated rooms.
The blue sea, the beige-white colours of the sand, the shells and the beach grass, these maritime colours are reflected in the newly renovated rooms
A conscious choice, says sales manager Nathalie Rosbergen. "We regularly get guests who book longer stays, then it's nice if you enter a room that exudes tranquillity."
Read more about Carlton Beach Hotel
3. Fine Hotels & Suites: Hotel Mozaic
Corina Waaijer loves beautiful places, art, good food, beautiful interiors and pampering people. "When running a hotel, it all comes together," says the director of Fine Hotels & Suites.
City Villa Mozaic: a touch of luxury. But no gold taps
Stadsvilla Mozaic, beautifully located in the Archipel neighbourhood is truly a boutique hotel: small-scale accommodation in the chic Archipel neighbourhood of The Hague. Waaijer also has two more Delft gems: Casa Julia ('small and a bit bohemian') and Huis Blaauwen ('a cool, old armoury with references to its trading past with the East').
Casa Julia in Delft
What they have in common: all sleeping places are a touch luxurious. "But no golden taps mind you, we do remain accessible," says Waaijer.
Read more about Fine Hotels & Suites
4. Voco The Hague
Voco The Hague, located in the former bank building on Kneuterdijk, is seen as the The Hague's most sustainable hotel. The hotel uses eco-friendly initiatives, such as recycled material for clothes hangers, quilts made from recycled PET bottles and a jar of sugar instead of sugar sachets.
The Atrium
Cocktail bar Ultramarine offers creative, sustainable cocktails and non-alcoholic options, such as the 'Spar after dark'. Bar manager Ruben Hartog and his team choose reused ingredients in surprising, flavourful drinks. Leftover fruit, for example, is put into the dehydrator, a drying oven. Nienke explains: "By drying the fruit at low temperature, we can later use it as edible decoration in the drinks."
Featuring sustainable rooms, a cocktail bar and restaurant Botanica With vegetable dishes and responsible produce, the hotel offers comfort and quality for tourists and locals.
In Botanica, the emphasis is on vegetable dishes.
Read more about Voco The Hague
5. Kasteel de Wittenburg
Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar combines luxury, history and hospitality in a neorenaissance monument. Once an exclusive members' club, the estate now welcomes guests for events, overnight stays and culinary experiences.
Suite Kasteel de Wittenburg
Sleeping at Kasteel de Wittenburg is a dream in Wassenaar greenery. The majestic rooms blend old-world charm with modern comforts, from gold motifs on the walls and a lion-legged bath to underfloor heating. After a day enjoying nature or a culinary dinner at Restaurant Sophie, end the evening in your room. The next morning, you will wake up to breakfast in bed, including freshly baked croissants and other delicacies.
Restaurant Sophie at Kasteel de Wittenburg
Led by director Ralf Meppelder and chef Jim Boctor, the castle hosts prestigious events such as the Star performance. The castle offers an ideal setting for business events, intimate weddings and a relaxing stay in nature.
Chef Jim Boctor pours Ralf Meppelder, director of Kasteel de Wittenburg, a glass.
Read more about Kasteel de Wittenburg
6. Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo, located in the former premises of De Nederlandsche Bank on Noordeinde, offers a combination of history and modern comfort. The boutique hotel has retained elements of the old bank building, such as the marble entrance and round vault door.
Duncan Bond, general manager of Hotel Indigo, in front of the hotel
The rooms are inspired by the 'golden age' with rich colours and contemporary design. General manager Duncan Bond says: "This hotel has so much character. Every room is unique. With every gulp you breathe in the history of the bank, but of course everything is spic and span with modern bathrooms."
Brasserie Stocks & Bonds
Hotel Indigo is more than just a place to stay. The hotel is an example of how history and hospitality come together. The new restaurant, led by star chef Erik Tas, focuses on local flavours and offers a cosy, accessible place for hotel guests and locals alike. This makes Hotel Indigo not just a hotel, but also part of the Noordeinde, where everyone is welcome for a coffee or a drink.
7. Carlton Ambassador Hotel
The Carlton Ambassador Hotel, on the corner of Zeestraat and Sophialaan, offers a quiet and elegant base for both business and leisure guests.
The hotel is known for its warm and intimate atmosphere in a stylish setting. General manager Brecht Veenman: "We want to make our guests feel at home by offering them personal attention and the best quality." The luxurious rooms and suites combine historical elements with contemporary comfort.
Room at the Carlton Ambassador The Hague
Meeting rooms and event spaces are available for business guests. In restaurant Sophia. guests can enjoy seasonal dishes and classic French flavours with a contemporary twist.
Whether you are in The Hague for business or pleasure, it Carlton Ambassador offers the perfect place to stay, within walking distance of the city centre.
Read more about The Carlton Ambassador
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text Annerieke Simeone and Jasper Gramsma image Kim Vermaat, Frank Jansen, Fleur Beemster, Brian Mul and PR
1. Boutique Hotel Corona
Jasper Gramsma, editor at Bij Ons In De Residentie, stayed at Boutique Hotel Corona on Buitenhof, right in the middle of The Hague's bustling city centre. After years of living in the Hofstad, he now works from France, but the Hague atmosphere always feels like coming home.
Boutique Hotel Corona: a 'home away from home'.
On arrival, he was kindly received by Amber, without the hip self-check-in. The room offered comfort, with a beautiful view of the Buitenhof and a desk for some work. "The bed was so inviting, I plopped right in," Jasper says.
Jasper wrote his article overlooking the Buitenhof
After a delicious dinner on the terrace of BIT restaurant, where the dishes were "fresher than fresh", he enjoyed a peaceful night. "The night was so quiet and dark that I slept like a prince," he says. The perfect place for both work and relaxation.
Read more about Boutique Hotel Corona
2. Carlton Beach Hotel
What a lovely view. The Carlton Beach Hotel is less than twenty paces from the beach. Sun, beach, Scheveningen.
Anyone opening the balcony doors will see what the seaside resort has to offer: a lively promenade on the one hand, the laidback pavilions of Zwarte Pad on the other. Inside, you are left with the beach feeling. The blue sea, the beige-white colours of the sand, the shells and beach grass, these maritime colours are reflected in the newly renovated rooms.
The blue sea, the beige-white colours of the sand, the shells and the beach grass, these maritime colours are reflected in the newly renovated rooms
A conscious choice, says sales manager Nathalie Rosbergen. "We regularly get guests who book longer stays, then it's nice if you enter a room that exudes tranquillity."
Read more about Carlton Beach Hotel
3. Fine Hotels & Suites: Hotel Mozaic
Corina Waaijer loves beautiful places, art, good food, beautiful interiors and pampering people. "When running a hotel, it all comes together," says the director of Fine Hotels & Suites.
City Villa Mozaic: a touch of luxury. But no gold taps
Stadsvilla Mozaic, beautifully located in the Archipel neighbourhood is truly a boutique hotel: small-scale accommodation in the chic Archipel neighbourhood of The Hague. Waaijer also has two more Delft gems: Casa Julia ('small and a bit bohemian') and Huis Blaauwen ('a cool, old armoury with references to its trading past with the East').
Casa Julia in Delft
What they have in common: all sleeping places are a touch luxurious. "But no golden taps mind you, we do remain accessible," says Waaijer.
Read more about Fine Hotels & Suites
4. Voco The Hague
Voco The Hague, located in the former bank building on Kneuterdijk, is seen as the The Hague's most sustainable hotel. The hotel uses eco-friendly initiatives, such as recycled material for clothes hangers, quilts made from recycled PET bottles and a jar of sugar instead of sugar sachets.
The Atrium
Cocktail bar Ultramarine offers creative, sustainable cocktails and non-alcoholic options, such as the 'Spar after dark'. Bar manager Ruben Hartog and his team choose reused ingredients in surprising, flavourful drinks. Leftover fruit, for example, is put into the dehydrator, a drying oven. Nienke explains: "By drying the fruit at low temperature, we can later use it as edible decoration in the drinks."
Featuring sustainable rooms, a cocktail bar and restaurant Botanica With vegetable dishes and responsible produce, the hotel offers comfort and quality for tourists and locals.
In Botanica, the emphasis is on vegetable dishes.
Read more about Voco The Hague
5. Kasteel de Wittenburg
Kasteel de Wittenburg in Wassenaar combines luxury, history and hospitality in a neorenaissance monument. Once an exclusive members' club, the estate now welcomes guests for events, overnight stays and culinary experiences.
Suite Kasteel de Wittenburg
Sleeping at Kasteel de Wittenburg is a dream in Wassenaar greenery. The majestic rooms blend old-world charm with modern comforts, from gold motifs on the walls and a lion-legged bath to underfloor heating. After a day enjoying nature or a culinary dinner at Restaurant Sophie, end the evening in your room. The next morning, you will wake up to breakfast in bed, including freshly baked croissants and other delicacies.
Restaurant Sophie at Kasteel de Wittenburg
Led by director Ralf Meppelder and chef Jim Boctor, the castle hosts prestigious events such as the Star performance. The castle offers an ideal setting for business events, intimate weddings and a relaxing stay in nature.
Chef Jim Boctor pours Ralf Meppelder, director of Kasteel de Wittenburg, a glass.
Read more about Kasteel de Wittenburg
6. Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo, located in the former premises of De Nederlandsche Bank on Noordeinde, offers a combination of history and modern comfort. The boutique hotel has retained elements of the old bank building, such as the marble entrance and round vault door.
Duncan Bond, general manager of Hotel Indigo, in front of the hotel
The rooms are inspired by the 'golden age' with rich colours and contemporary design. General manager Duncan Bond says: "This hotel has so much character. Every room is unique. With every gulp you breathe in the history of the bank, but of course everything is spic and span with modern bathrooms."
Brasserie Stocks & Bonds
Hotel Indigo is more than just a place to stay. The hotel is an example of how history and hospitality come together. The new restaurant, led by star chef Erik Tas, focuses on local flavours and offers a cosy, accessible place for hotel guests and locals alike. This makes Hotel Indigo not just a hotel, but also part of the Noordeinde, where everyone is welcome for a coffee or a drink.
7. Carlton Ambassador Hotel
The Carlton Ambassador Hotel, on the corner of Zeestraat and Sophialaan, offers a quiet and elegant base for both business and leisure guests.
The hotel is known for its warm and intimate atmosphere in a stylish setting. General manager Brecht Veenman: "We want to make our guests feel at home by offering them personal attention and the best quality." The luxurious rooms and suites combine historical elements with contemporary comfort.
Room at the Carlton Ambassador The Hague
Meeting rooms and event spaces are available for business guests. In restaurant Sophia. guests can enjoy seasonal dishes and classic French flavours with a contemporary twist.
Whether you are in The Hague for business or pleasure, it Carlton Ambassador offers the perfect place to stay, within walking distance of the city centre.
Read more about The Carlton Ambassador
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