If you like hustle and bustle, Amsterdam is the place to be. Amsterdam itself is like a big open-air museum with its 17th-century canals, grand merchants’ houses and intimate squares. The Ambassade Hotel is right in the historic centre, a focal point for culture lovers and culinary enthusiasts, and a great favourite with writers too. The hotel, set in a row of 10 historic townhouses along the Herengracht canal, is home to an exceptional collection of art and literature. The guests over the years include a veritable who’s who of the world’s leading authors, and the library bar boasts no fewer than 5,000 signed books. A walk through the hotel is like visiting a museum. Feast your eyes on the colourful collection of more than 800 CoBrA works, even in Brasserie Ambassade. The icing on the cake is the in-house Ambassade Art Gallery with temporary exhibitions.

The Broederenklooster is a former monastery and one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Zutphen. It’s a place to lose yourself in a history stretching back to the 13th century – and with a chef who was once Switzerland’s youngest to earn a Michelin star. Relax in one of the guestrooms in what was once the dormitory, now equipped with the comforts of today! Look around and become enchanted by Zutphem. Enjoy the culinary devotion in various dishes in the restaurant. Sample the tastiest regional beers in the Beer Bar, indulge in the outstanding gin collection in the Ginbar or descend into the medieval wine cellar for a wine/food tasting.

Die Sonne Frankenberg in the city of Frankenberg (Eder) is in the fairytale region Ederbergland, the homeland of the brothers Grimm, not far from National Parc Kellerwald-Edersee. The hotel is part of meticulously restored half-timbered houses, with the 500-year-old city hall at the centre. The bright rooms and suites of this historic hotel have a charming and mediterranean feel to them. The orientally inspired Sonne Spa is the place for ultimate relaxation.The vicinity of Frankenberg is a paradise for nature lovers.

Andernach is a town at the eastern edge of the Eifel hills. With more than 2000 years of history, this is one of the oldest towns in Germany, so there are plenty of cultural attractions to enjoy. Hotel am Ochsentor opened in the town centre in 2016. The stylishly modern atmosphere starts as you step through the glass entrance. The mood continues in the guestrooms and bathrooms, with their calm contemporary colours and complementary choice of materials and fabrics. The interior design contributes to the hotel’s distinctive relaxed atmosphere. It’s a place to unwind and take it easy – also for your dog, as this is a pet-friendly hotel. And of course, it’s also an outstanding place to dine.

The oldest document mentioning Herberg De Draak – now Grand Hotel De Draak – dates from 1397. It proves that this is the oldest hotel in the Netherlands. Spend the night in one of De Draak’s historic and characterful buildings – as you might expect, no two rooms or suites are the same – and enjoy breakfast in the classic setting of the breakfast room. After a long walk or bike ride, you can relax in the hotel’s spa and beauty centre. De Draak also has a large terrace with a view of Bergen op Zoom’s historic marketplace.

Gasthof Zufriedenheit is situated in Naumburg in the south of Saxony­-Anhalt, known for its grand baroque townhouses. Artist Max Klinger described this area as ‘Tuscany of the north’, with vineyards covering the slopes’ fertile limestone soils. Romantic villas evoke memories of bygone years. Already since 1853, an inn has been kept at the address of Gasthof Zufriedenheit. Today, there is still a welcoming atmosphere in the boutique hotel's wine bar and restaurant. The spacious guest rooms and suites are stylish and modern. The near 1,000 year old town of Naumburg has many points of interest. The well­-stocked library houses many books on the fascinating area around Naumburg.

Blue, in the 19th-century part of Nijmegen, is the little sister of another exceptional QL Hotel, MANNA. Owners Sander Hendrix and Aïda Papilaja-Hendrix worked together with interior designer and artist Eric de Bruijn to create yet another gem: smart, cool and serene. Highlights are their own bar named Blue Bar with a stunning Portuguese tile wall and its own house gin, Blue Gin by Ivar, and comfortable rooms with beautifully minimalist bathrooms by JEE -O. Blue is brimming with art, and the fun part is that almost all artworks are for sale. You will find Brasserie MANNA in Blue and a few doors down you will find the fabulous MANNA Global Food & Fish Restaurant.

Hotel de Orangerie fully embraces the look and spirit of historic Bruges, the romantic hot spot of choice. The compact city is a treasure trove of valuable estates within a small area that can easily be crossed on foot or by bicycle. In 2000 UNESCO declared the entire inner-city to be a world heritage site, a rarity in Europe. Located in a former convent that dates from the 15th century, De Orangerie is a hotel where history, romance and modern luxury become one. A tempting combination of antiquities, opulent furnishings and perfect care. The salon with its open fireplace is reminiscent of an old English manor. The hotel overlooks the enchanting rei (canal) Den Dijver.

Hotel 717, overlooking the Prinsengracht canal, is one of the first luxury boutique hotels in the Netherlands with outstanding modern care in a delight of historical atmospheres. This monumental canal house has been around since the 17th century and has welcomed guests as a hotel for 25 years. The original concept, based on small scale and personal attention, still retains its value. But after 25 years, Hotel 717 decided to change the decor and interior. The old special touch has been given a new look, with every effort made to let the monumental canal house reflect its atmosphere. Changing the interior of the building has allowed it to almost double the number of rooms: from 12 rooms, to 23 uniquely decorated rooms. In addition, the rooms have been fitted with newly installed equipment, and the electrical installation has been brought up to date.

Hotel TwentySeven, a modern, exceptionally warm, iconic suite hotel, creates the illusion of a dream in timeless surroundings. In the heart of Amsterdam, right on Dam Square, next to the National Monument and Royal Palace, the hotel offers 16 individually designed suites. They vary in size from 43m2 (463 sq. ft), to the Imperial Terrace Suite mea- suring no less than 219m2 (2,357 sq. ft). This suite has three bedrooms and bathrooms, three double Jacuzzis, two living rooms and a spacious private terrace. With fabrics, furnishings and materials from sources ranging from Nepal, to Paris, Venice and Belgium, every corner of the lavish interior has been brought to life by the finest and most beautiful design.

Hotel Parkzicht is a fantastic place to get familiar with Eindhoven, located exactly in-between the city and nature. The building, constructed in 1930 commissioned by Philips to house their employees, has been transformed into a beautiful hotel. Eindhoven is world renown as the light and design city. However, Brabanders are known in the Netherlands as Burgundians. They are known to enjoy life to the fullest. Good food and drinks is therefore a necessity. The sincere interest in and for the attention of our guests. That is what hotel Parkzicht is known for. Nicky and Derk van Westenbrugge have been implementing innovations for over nine years. They completely renovated the restaurant and reallocated it on the market as Thym by Parkzicht. Whilst the hotel rooms have also been renovated. At this moment, Parkzicht is known as the Burgundy hotspot in Eindhoven, a place where you feel at home.

De Prinsenhof was founded in 1436 as a monastery for the Brethren of Common Life. Later it became the residence of stadtholder William Frederick of Nassau-Dietz (1613-1664), before being used as barracks and a military hospital. Centrally located in the shadows of the Martini tower, on the edge of the memorable Martini cemetery, Hotel Prinsenhof offers oak wood parquet floors, the finest bed linen and Acqua di Parma toiletries in all its rooms. The abbey church with its imposing hearth currently serves as the hotel’s Grand Café and has a walled terrace at the front. Restaurant Nassau, with its view of the Prinsentuin is housed in the former sleeping quarters of Stadtholder Willem Frederik and his wife Albertine Agnes. The renaissance garden dates from 1626 and features a rose garden, a herb garden, two romantic bowers and a monumental sun dial.

The interior of Hotel PURS, with its 11 guestrooms, is the work of the world-famous Belgian designer Axel Vervoordt. With his minimalist approach, he has created timeless spaces with a deep feeling for history. The 17th-century chancellery was built by the prelate of Cologne. All the classic elements, from the slate roofs to the richly decorated plaster ceilings and grand windows, have not only been preserved, but have also gained new stylistic relevance thanks to Vervoordt’s masterful upgrade. If you like good food, wine and culture, you’ll love this wonderful old town on the Rhine. Andernach has rapidly developed into a culinary paradise, with a wide choice of restaurants.

Kasteel De Wittenburg was built in 1899 by the aristocrat Helenus Marinus Speel­man, a descendent of Cornelis Speelman, a 17th­-century governor of the Dutch East Indies – modern­-day Indonesia. Designed as a country retreat, this stately home has been run since the 1960s by the De Witten­burg Society as an international meeting centre, and has welcomed countless captains of indus­try, ministers, and foreign dignitaries. Each of the ten stylish guestrooms has an at­mosphere of its own, an excellent bathroom and a view of the surrounding estate. The basement houses the contemporary French and Asian restaurant Sophie, named after Speelman’s wife, Sophie Adriënne baroness Sloet van Oldruiten­borgh. The couple travelled widely as you can still see from the exquisite Chinese vases they brought home as souvenirs.

The smallest castle in the Netherlands, Kasteeltje Hattem, nestles in Roermond city park. Surrounded by trees and greenery, complete with a moat and pond, this authentic castle now is a little paradise for connoisseurs. The former coach houses have been converted into comfortable hotel suites, spacious and light in colour with crisp interiors. The stylish restaurant is in the castle, open for lunch and dinner, featuring a gastronomic à la carte menu as well as a smaller lunch menu. In fine weather relax on the sunny terrace. The restaurant and the hotel are closed on Sundays after breakfast.

In Maastricht city centre, in the former Kruisheren monastery, you will find the Kruisherenhotel Maastricht. A unique place uniting ancient history and design. The comfortable and contemporary rooms are in the 15th century monastery, the gatekeeper’s house and adjacent Casa Nova. The reception, boardrooms, a library and wine bar with ‘aboveground wine cellar’ are situated in the monumental gothic church of the monastery. The modern interior is designed by interior architect Henk Vos and the German lighting artist Ingo Maurer. Every morning, noon and evening you can enjoy various culinary surprises with accompanying wines in the nave of the church, on the mezzanine.

When the guilder was still legal tender in the Netherlands, the maker of the currency - JOH. Enschedé - was named on all bank notes. The building in which Hotel Restaurant ML is housed was formerly the Enschedé family home. For centuries the printing-office and type foundry were also active there. Among other things, the typefaces with which the notes were printed, were made here. During the remodelling, the architect successfully managed to preserve the authenticity of this historic building whilst at the same time creating a special hotel. The rooms are stylish and modern. Some still have original decorations and ornaments. The hotel is situated in the centre of Haarlem, on the beautiful, authentic Klokhuisplein.

Nijmegen has a rich history dating back some 2000 years. It is a cosmopolitan and vibrant student city. Hotel MANNA is located in the centre of the city in a historic building that dates from 1896. Design office Egoista.com designed the interior, beautifully merging modern design and comfort. The charming luxury suites are individually styled. They offer plenty of space to sleep, bathe, relax or work. The heart of MANNA is its vibrant restaurant and seafood bar.

In the former country house Huize Zuidhoorn, that has been a beacon of hospitality for more than three centuries, you will find that today it is Restaurant, Hotel & Spa Savarin. Situated between two cities - stately The Hague and historic Delft - Savarin is a haven of tranquility, with its private wellness centre and the surrounding parkland.

Suitehotel Pincoffs is a boutique hotel with international flair housed in a historical monument from 1879 on the Kop van Zuid in Rotterdam. The interior offers an exciting mix of antique, design and photography combined with modern comforts. The former customs office with a view of the river features a suite with a secret entrance, a Love Suite with a whirlpool for two and a duo-shower as well as a designer suite with luxurious furniture made from recycled materials.

The Hague has style. This will come as no surprise, of course, given that this city beside the dunes is home to the Dutch parliament and the king. Follow sophisticated locals to upmarket delicatessens, or check out the trendy Foodhallen, The Hague has it all.

The arsenal in the centre of Woerden is a listed building dating from 1762. Carefully restored and sustainably renovated, it has been transformed into Van Rossum café and restaurant and Stadshotel Woerden. This boutique hotel in Holland’s rural Groene Hart area, within easy reach of the major cities, has spacious rooms in individual style, with atmospheric oak beams and comfortable Auping beds. The cafe terrace and restaurant are on a lively square, Kerkplein. Van Rossum knows how to make its guests immediately feel welcome.

You will be hard pressed to find a nicer place for leisure or business meetings. Villa Beukenhof has so much to offer, the cosy bar is ideal for an aperitif or after dinner drink, a charming restaurant and a bistro with a touch of Paris, a grand terrace in the middle of the garden, a centuries old venerable beech tree, relaxing lounge chairs, wonderful hotel rooms, meeting rooms, venue rooms and a cigar room. The comfortable suites are well appointed. The suites are individually styled and have international names, such as Paris, New York, Dubai or Tokyo. Whether your preference is ultramodern and high tech, including shower with mood lighting or old-world charm with a four-poster bed from 1740, it is all there for you to discover and enjoy!

Within the walls of this monumental building in Heidelberg, statesman Otto von Bismarck once raised his sword as a student and Mark Twain found inspiration for his book "A Tramp Abroad". There are still tangible reminders of the generous history of this special establishment, especially in the hotel's two restaurants.

Cousins is Maastricht's newest addition, founded by cousins Joe and Jean. The focus at this boutique hotel is luxury, sustainability and local. They mainly work with local products such as, beers and wines produced in Maastricht and the breakfast is produced by local farmers.

In 2020, owners Marco and Laura opened Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Ysbrantsz in the heart of Hoorn, a historic port city. The flair of the Dutch Golden Age is still very much visible here. This is reflected at Ysbrantz where, in the 17th century, Johan Ysbrantsz was a restaurateur, a warm, hospitable man who liked to give his guests the feeling of coming home. At Roode Steen 14, he cooked meals with spices that the sailors brought back from faraway journeys. At Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, hospitality and sustainability (gas-free) are key. Ysbrantsz gives the feeling of coming home. A place for a cosy dinner, a good cup of coffee and a night in one of the historic, modernly renovated rooms.

In the bustling city of Leeuwarden, Notiz Hotel is located. A hotel to stand out, and where they see guests and the world around them differently. Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden is run by national and international students from the Hotel Management School NHL Stenden. Led by professionals, these students make sure you get twice the attention and go the extra mile to make your visit unforgettable. Notiz Hotel has taken on the principles of Dutch Cuisine, implementing them throughout their hotel and consciously choosing local and sustainable.

Leerhotel Het Klooster is not only in a beautiful location, it also introduces you to its special history. The beautiful building is a national monument from 1952. In the 1950s, the Order of the Crusaders established a monastery here where they provided education and accommodation for travellers. Leerhotel Het Klooster is a place where historic charm and young hospitality talent meet, both the hotel and restaurant are run by students. Imagine yourself in the beautiful courtyard garden and relax by the pond. The Klooster is a hidden gem with the allure of a hotspot. It is the ideal base for discovering the beauties of Amersfoort and its surroundings.

Skotel The Hague is the second training hotel of Hotelschool The Hague. Housekeeping, operations, the kitchen and service are completely operated by the students. With hospitality deeply embedded in Skotel The Hague's DNA, as part of their education they work with professionalism and care, ensuring that their guests have an unforgettable stay! You can also combine your stay at Skotel The Hague with a culinary experience. Le Début, the fine dining restaurant of Hotelschool The Hague. The restaurant is completely run by the students as part of their education, under the supervision of a professional chef-instructor and a maître d'hôtel.

A place where in the 17th century recruits exerted themselves and soldiers slept for centuries on hard britches, you can now be pampered by the students of Hotel school De Rooi Pannen Breda. The beautifully restored barracks building from 1771 has been transformed into an extremely stylish hotel where authentic elements have been tastefully integrated with contemporary design. The restoration project is the largest in the history of both De Rooi Pannen Breda and the municipality of Breda. The hotel and restaurant are run by students who attach great importance to hospitality. The hospitality combined with the special location and a piece of Breda's history ensure an unforgettable stay. De Rooi Pannen Breda has no less than two restaurants and a brasserie, therefore you will not be short of anything. Breda is a historic and lively city, where dynamism knows no boundaries.

A unique experience where you will be pampered by international students from Skotel Amsterdam. Skotel Amsterdam is located in the campus of Hotelschool The Hague in Amsterdam which is in the world's leading hospitality school. Once you enter the campus, you will be welcomed by the unique, international and hospitable atmosphere. Skotel Amsterdam has a number of uniquely designed rooms in collaboration with well-known hotel chains. On the first floor you can choose from three different restaurants. With its own parking garage, Skotel Amsterdam has a perfect location with good public transport connections. This gives you many opportunities to explore living Amsterdam.

The New Mondrian Hotel has five hotel rooms that are divided into four Accor Hotel Group classifications and is situated in the center of The Hague. The New Mondrian Hotel's convenient position in the heart of busy The Hague, next to Central Station, makes it an ideal place to stay. The students strive to make your stay special each and every day.

The hospitality institute hotel De Rooi Pannen Eindhoven is situated within walking distance of the centre of the lively Eindhoven. This is an ideal base to explore the design capital of The Netherlands. Surrounding the hotel are the schools of De Rooi Pannen, of which the students work in the hotel and restaurant to gain their professional knowledge. There is plenty to do without leaving the hotel. The 19 beautifully renovated, modern, comfortable rooms offer every comfort. For the students who run the hotel, nothing is too much trouble to provide you with a great stay.