The Hague, NetherlandsKortenbos
Park Centraal Den Haag
Hofkwartier garden house
Kortenbos The Hague, Netherlands
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Sircle CollectionHofkwartier garden house
The front doors open onto the historic Hofkwartier. Out back, a quiet courtyard borders the royal palace grounds.
What it’s good at
Notable
Sculptural lighting and deep jewel tones set against preserved nineteenth-century architectural details.
Notable
An 1858 schoolhouse converted into a hotel in 1912, preserving its monumental central staircase.
Listed
Operating continuously on Molenstraat since 1912, hosting receptions in the Laurentine ballroom.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Today, after a thorough renovation by Sircle Collection, the building’s 160-year history is intact, from its Berlage-designed staircase to the layered details in its guest rooms: deep colors, sculptural lighting, and selected works of art.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Independent boutiques and cafes line the surrounding Hofkwartier, and Paleis Noordeinde sits just around the corner.
The rooms
Quiet quarters feature custom headboards and parquet floors, while rear-facing rooms look straight out across the Royal Gardens.
At the table
Breakfast is served beneath hanging greenery. Later, the ground-floor bar pours cocktails beside a red-felt billiard table.
How it began
Women founded the hotel here in 1912, opening The Hague's first vegetarian restaurant and drawing patrons like Ludwig Wittgenstein.
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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.