Restored printing house
The former national printing works now operates as an intimate hotel centered around its square-side bistro and cocktail bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
A listed former Joh. Enschedé printing plant where Dutch banknotes were once produced.
Listed
Modern bedroom furnishings set beneath original timber beams and historic high ceilings.
Listed
Front-facing guest rooms look directly onto Klokhuisplein and the Grote of St.-Bavokerk.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On first entering this former printing house, guests are struck by the beauty and charm of this 18C building.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Klokhuisplein sits in Haarlem's historic center, with the lively terraces of the Grote Markt just steps away.
The rooms
Every room has a Hästens bed beneath original timber beams. Front-facing rooms look straight onto the Grote of St.-Bavokerk.
Restaurant
Bistro ML
Teal velvet chairs and Dutch floral paintings surround a marble fireplace, with tables spilling onto Klokhuisplein.
At the table
Michelin-starred Restaurant ML seats guests at an open kitchen counter beneath skylights, and Bar Nous pours cocktails next door.
How it began
Founded in 1703, the Enschedé works cast movable type on this site and printed postage stamps for more than sixty countries.
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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.