Best Luxury Hotels in Zuid-Holland

In the lively Hofwartier neighbourhood, the Hotel Park Centraal Den Haag sits by The Hague’s beautiful Royal Gardens. The hotel’s design heavily features a combination of the building’s history through traditional elements with a refreshing contemporary twist. There is a lavish selection of comfortable and modern guestrooms and Junior Suites which have been carefully decorated with stylish features celebrating Dutch heritage. Guests are invited to unwind in the ground-floor bar with classic cocktails and tempting snacks including Dutch favourites. Room service is also available for those wishing to savour the hotel’s offerings in the comfort of their own room. There is a tranquil interior courtyard, garden and terraces. The hotel offers a selection of elegant event spaces for hosting the finest functions from business events to weddings including in the grand ballroom Laurentine. This hotel is pet friendly.

Formerly the Dutch National Bank, this is now a 63 bedroom boutique hotel. There are many nods to the building’s past life, including the original lifts, minibars housed in small safes, a brasserie named Stocks and Bonds and the Gold Bar in what was once the bank’s vault; Indigo’s speakeasy bar is distinctly 1920s, accessed via the old vault doors. The design is contemporary yet retro, with a mid-century colour palette and lots of chestnut brown wood panelling, brass and marble in the mix. The 19th-century property is located right opposite the Royal Palace Noordeinde.

Book a central stay at this hip, ten-floor, five-star address. Overlooking Rotterdam’s oldest harbour with its vintage barges, the aluminium and glass frontages of Mainport present a stark contrast to its surroundings. Inside, there’s artsy wallpaper themed on the world’s continents, clean lines, moody colour palettes and refined furnishings. The ‘Spa Heaven’ has two treatment rooms, two hammams, a sauna (with a view), a steam room – and around half of the 215 bedrooms even have their own private saunas. Guests can sip cocktails on the hotel’s swanky riverside terrace and dine at the open-plan restaurant. With extensive meeting facilities, Mainport is an excellent choice for the business traveller and tourist alike.

The ‘h’ remains silent when pronouncing the name of this cutting edge hotel. Designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhas (himself born in the city), it’s found in the Kop van Zuid district. The 275 rooms are housed in what resembles three industrial glass boxes, with a crisp white-centric internal colour scheme, halo lighting and neon signage designating room numbers. Once in your private abode, you’ll find a massive mirror that doubles as a TV, Nespresso coffee makers, blackout curtains and modular furniture. Guests can take the air from nhow’s terrace and early risers will appreciate the crack of dawn breakfast service (which opens from 5.30 am onwards).

If Dutch old-world charm is what you seek, stay at The Collector Hotel. Each room has been individually designed by artists and named The Wallet, The Canvas, The Cabinet, The Frame, The Gallery and The Collector Loft (a double level duplex apartment with a standalone bathtub.). The hotel contains items that have been carefully curated – a selection of unique furniture and decorative objects. Hence each room contains an explorer’s ‘collection’, which will delight those who enjoy creative detail. Tan and deep green leather, pops of mustard yellow, gilt hardware, Persian rugs, banana plants, modern art come Elizabethan portraits and Zenology toiletries are found within, alongside an onsite bar and restaurant.

Found in the heart of the financial district right opposite the central station (to which the property has a direct link), this two-decade-old five-star hotel received a fresh restyle in 2016. But ambient city sounds needn’t be a worry if you’re a light sleeper. Its 228 rooms are all soundproofed, while pillow menus, Egyptian cotton linen and optional hypo-allergenic bedding provide an enhanced level of overnight comfort. As you might expect from an international chain hotel, facilities are plentiful. Two restaurants, a 24-hour fitness centre, salon, coffee shop/café, a deli, bar, electric car charging points, airport transfers, limo service and a business centre are all available for guests’ use.

This cool and quirky hotel provides a refreshing change with its colourful and playful décor and plenty of places for guests to unwind for a while. Located just a short stroll from Rotterdam Blaak railway and overlooking the pretty Oude Haven, the CitizenM Rotterdam boasts an excellent location. The traditional lobby has been replaced by a series of stylish living rooms where guests are encouraged to linger, while guests are invited to use one of the Apple Macs during their stay or inspect the large library that contains books on just about every subject imaginable. Guests lean towards the minimalistic side of things with furnishings in neutral tones. Guests can start their day with fresh salmon and bread in CanteenM and end it with an expertly mixed cocktail from the extensive list that offers plenty of exotic surprises to sample.

Housed in the dizzying top floors of The Hague’s World Trade Centre building, Hotel NH Den Haag offers guests a comfortable stay in a stylish setting with spectacular views over the city and only a few minutes from its historic centre. There is a contemporary collection of comfortable guestrooms and suites which feature the 19th floor split-level suites with exceptional city views. The excellent on-site The Verne Restaurant serves a selection of international cuisine and a breakfast buffet in a chic setting with a bar and relaxing lounge area. Guests can also access the state-of-the-art fitness facilities in the World Trade Centre gym. The hotel boasts a range of 12 meeting and event spaces allowing for conferences and sophisticated functions for up to 1,000 persons. This hotel is pet friendly.