Voorhout The Hague, Netherlands
Opened
1881
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic DesignOutside the door
Diplomatic city palace
Originally built for royal balls, the hotel operates as The Hague's diplomatic salon, hosting delegations and afternoon tea beneath gilded columns.
“a brilliant, bone-deep renovation that succeeds with major improvements—a superb new health club with indoor pool, and hundreds of sassy little details”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
The Hague's enduring grand dame, hosting royal and diplomatic gatherings since 1881.
Notable
Jacques Garcia interiors draped in Second Empire velvets beneath massive bronze chandeliers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
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Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
its public spaces as lavish and detailed as any in the world, from the patterned carpets to the massive marble columns and staircases to the intricate lighting work
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tree-lined Lange Voorhout sits just outside, with the Mauritshuis museum and the historic Binnenhof a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms keep their lofty ceilings and dusky Victorian tones. Bathrooms have heated slate floors and solid marble sinks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath classical columns and terracotta walls, fitted with countercurrent jet streams.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms host massages and facials beside a Finnish sauna and steam bath. The adjoining gym provides cardio and weights.
Restaurant Des Indes
The grand dining room serves Dutch-rooted tasting menus beneath crystal chandeliers, bordered by red velvet armchairs and draped windows.
Bar Des Indes
Blue velvet stools line the dark-wood bar beside an ornate mantelpiece, where bartenders pour classic cocktails.
At the table
A private salon hosts banquets under a glass chandelier, and the central lounge serves all-day dining in the former courtyard.
How it began
Baron van Brienen built the palace in 1858 for lavish balls, complete with an indoor drive for horse-drawn carriages.
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Our shorthand
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.