Haarlem, NetherlandsStationsbuurt
Boutique Hotel Staats
Eclectic converted schoolhouse
Stationsbuurt Haarlem, Netherlands
Opened
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Eclectic converted schoolhouse
An 1870 schoolhouse finds second life as an intimate hotel, where the old gymnasium doubles as a lounge and bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom wallpaper patterns and velvet seating by ESTIDA fill the former classroom spaces.
Listed
Original structural beams and wide corridors preserve the shell of an 1870 schoolhouse.
Listed
Lounge seating and a sunny garden courtyard welcome drop-in visitors for afternoon drinks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
When a designer firm of architects takes on the refurbishment of an old school building… this stylish boutique hotel is the exquisite result.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Haarlem's central train station sits steps away, and the historic old town is a short walk from the front doors.
The rooms
Rooms inherit their lofty ceilings and generous windows from old classrooms, styled individually with velvet seating and vintage pieces.
Restaurant
Brasserie Staats
Curved banquettes sit beside green marble tables, where the kitchen serves seasonal Dutch dishes and European bistro classics.
At the table
Teal stools line the bar counter beneath hanging ferns, where guests gather for afternoon drinks and all-day coffee.
How it began
The 1870 schoolhouse sheltered local residents in a concealed basement during World War II before its conversion into a hotel.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.