Apeldoorn, NetherlandsDe Parken
Zenzez Hotel & Lounge
Art Nouveau villa
Art Nouveau villa
Ten guest rooms give the villa the quiet rhythm of a private home, centered on afternoon tea and a garden courtyard.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The splendour of this Art Nouveau villa from 1904 is accentuated by its use of warm materials.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front steps open onto the leafy Parkenbuurt quarter, an easy stroll from Oranjepark and central Apeldoorn.
The rooms
Handcrafted beds and soft tones fill the ten bedrooms, each finished with fresh-cut flowers.
Restaurant
ZenZez Lounge
Tables cluster around the salon fireplace and in the sunlit veranda for loose-leaf tea and evening wine.
At the table
Curved banquettes and round tables sit among indoor palms, where morning service brings organic jams and local dairy.
How it began
The villa was built in 1904 as a parsonage for the minister of Queen Wilhelmina's parish church.
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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.