The Dream City Hotel - Holland's Finest

The enchanting Hotel Des Indes

Save for the Waldorf Astoria, Ritz or one of the impeccable Four Seasons' addresses, Hotel Des Indes stands out as the best city hotel the Netherlands have to offer. Well, in my opinion of course.

Situated on 'Europe's most beautiful avenue', Hotel Des Indes is a haven of luxury in the hart of The Hague. The yellow façade of this five star deluxe retreat embraces you even before you enter.

My wife and I spent an enchanting day and magical night here to celebrate our fifth anniversary. A swift check in followed by some complimentary Pouilly Fumés (for me) and lemon verbena tea (from Thieme's Echte Thee) on the narrow but stylish terrace overlooking the Lange Voorhout, kicked off our stay at the Des Indes.

The newly refurbished hotel also features a 315-square-metre health club that has it all: swimming pool (which is actually a small plunge pool with jet stream), gym, spa and beauty salon. Between a city walkabout and dinner at restaurant Maxime we took the opportunity to try the pool, take a steam bath and experience the Swedish sauna in the basement that used to house the kitchen. An exclusive experience of total relaxation.

The most attentative service (in any case alien to Holland), impeccable interiors and exteriors on a dream location in the Royal City equals sheer bliss!