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Den Haag or The Hague as it is known in English is the provincial capital city in the province of South Holland in the west of the country. Although not the official Dutch capital city, it is the seat of the Dutch government and the residence of the Queen and is also home to many international courts of justice. Hotels Den Haag are plentiful to cater for the huge influx of business and leisure visitors to this dynamic city.
Den Haag originated in the 13th century as a hunting residence. It was later converted to a residence by William ll parts of which still exist. Today it is still used for political events and the Queen's annual speech. The center of the city has some small streets dating back to the medieval times but also spacious streets with magnificent 18th century houses built for diplomats and affluent Dutch families. Many beautiful buildings still exist from the 15th century onwards including magnificent historic architecture from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Some tourist attractions for guests to Hotels Den Haag to enjoy include; The Plein, the elegant square lined with historic buildings and bars and cafes that spill onto the streets in the summer months; the Binnenhof built in the 13th century; Mauritshuis which houses some of the works by great Dutch artists and many other museums and monuments.
Den Haag is home to many expatriates working in international institutions and companies and has very little of the edginess of Amsterdam or the dynamic cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rotterdam. Instead it is somewhat sedate and has a reputation as a conservative and wealthy city. Areas close to the sea are particularly affluent with plenty of green spaces and spacious luxurious homes and properties.
Situated on the North Sea, Den Haag is also home to Scheveningen Beach, the most popular beach in Holland as well as the seaside resort of Kijkduim which attract many leisure guests and holiday makers to Hotels Den Haag.
Hotels Den Haag range from simple backpackers lodges, bed and breakfast establishments and one-star hotels to über luxurious four and five-star palaces. The Hotel des Indes is a former residence of a 17th century aristocrat that has been in operation since 1881. Situated right down the street from major diplomatic embassies, this hotel attracts kings and queens, presidents and celebrities.
With a huge range of facilities and amenities between hotel and room types, guests to luxury Hotels Den Haag can be assured of air conditioning and heating, comfortable beds with feather duvets and soft pillows, coffee and tea maker, well stocked mini-bar, iron and ironing board, in-room safe and in-room movies, large LCD TV screens with satellite and cable channels, city or street views and 24 hour room service. And with the business guest in mind, large working desks and ergonomically designed chairs, internet and dual line telephones blend comfort with state of the art facilities. Boutique hotels Den Haag offer many of the same luxuries while not all amenities will be present at some of the cheaper establishments.
Some Hotels Den Haag boast bathrooms that are tastefully fitted with granite or marble vanities, separate showers and baths, luxury designer bath products and cozy dressing gowns and slippers. There is no better way to prepare for the evening entertainment than relaxing in one of the Hotels Den Haag bathrooms before a night out on the town.
Other amenities, facilities and services provided by Hotels Den Haag include 24 hour front desk and room service, car and limousine hire, smoking and non-smoking rooms, rooms and facilities for disabled guests, shoe shine, laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services as well as full concierge services.
Many fine dining venues are provided by Hotels Den Haag. With meticulous attention to detail and using only the freshest ingredients, culinary delicacies are prepared that will tempt the most demanding gourmet. Mediterranean cuisine and regional specialties are favorites in this area. Many hotels also have lovely terraces where guests can dine outdoors in the summer months and cozy indoor bars complete with wood paneling and fireplaces which provide the perfect place for guests to relax over a drink at the end of a busy day.
Many of the luxury Hotels Den Haag offer superb conference facilities catering for more than 1000 guests with flexible meeting spaces, conference and boardrooms. With fabulous garden views and natural light combined with excellent catering, secretarial and planning staff as well as state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, Hotels Den Haag provides the ideal venue for any event, be it a meeting, conference, ball, banquet or wedding. High speed internet access, projection screens and ergonomic seating ensures the success of any event. Likewise, many Hotels Den Haag provide fully equipped business centers for the convenience of all guests.
Health and Wellness centers are a feature of many Hotels Den Haag. 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness facilities include fitness evaluations and free weights and modern cardio-vascular equipment. Many programs include personal one-on-one training, yoga, Pilates and aerobic classes with some hotels offering private classes for those wishing to exercise in the privacy of their own rooms. Retail boutiques and hair salons ensure all guests are well catered for. Some Hotels Den Haag pride themselves on their luxurious spas which offer stress-relieving massages and wonderfully relaxing treatments using natural ingredients.
Hotels Den Haag provide some of the most sophisticated accommodation to be found in Europe. With stunningly beautiful architecture and fabulously decorated guests rooms, fine cuisine and conference and meeting rooms as well as luxury spas and all the amenities and facilities required by modern travelers, Hotels Den Haag truly live up to their first-class reputation.
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