Feb 22, 2014, 9:12 pm
Last edit by: wobbly wings
Hotel leaving Marriott
The hotel will leave Marriott on 10 December 2018.
Construction Detours
Due to construction, there are currently multiple street closures and detours obstructing direct access to the hotel. Please expect and plan for travel delays accordingly. Please contact the hotel for further information.
The hotel will leave Marriott on 10 December 2018.
Construction Detours
Due to construction, there are currently multiple street closures and detours obstructing direct access to the hotel. Please expect and plan for travel delays accordingly. Please contact the hotel for further information.
(Left Marriott, Dec. 2018) Hotel Des Indes, The Hague, Netherlands, LC
Apr 27, 2012, 6:01 pm
#76
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Europe/SEA
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Apr 29, 2012, 4:16 pm
#77
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Programs: Marriott Gold, IHG Elite KLM Flying Blue,
Posts: 519
Here for 2 nights right now...
Walked from the train station (took me less than 10 minutes). The hotel is located in the middle of town - close to the US Embassy and the PM's office. Everything is a very short walking distance away.
Staff is nice and friendly, down to earth.
Staying here on points - was upgraded to an interesting (and that in a good way) junior suite with a dual shower room. Took the breakfast as my platinum amenity.
Going to bed now, need to get up early so I can utilize my platinum amenity
Walked from the train station (took me less than 10 minutes). The hotel is located in the middle of town - close to the US Embassy and the PM's office. Everything is a very short walking distance away.
Staff is nice and friendly, down to earth.
Staying here on points - was upgraded to an interesting (and that in a good way) junior suite with a dual shower room. Took the breakfast as my platinum amenity.
Going to bed now, need to get up early so I can utilize my platinum amenity
Apr 30, 2012, 3:45 am
#78
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: DL LTG, SPG LTP, Mar. PLT
Posts: 568
Sep 2, 2012, 1:45 pm
#80
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Western PA
Programs: AA EXP/2MM
Posts: 441
Stayed here one night in mid-August. Reserved a basic room at about 135 euros and was upgraded to a 2nd floor junior suite. All of the positive comments from previous posters continue to be true. Took the breakfast buffet as the PLT amenity -- essentially three rooms of choices, plus I believe you could also order eggs, etc.. from the kitchen.
Hotel location is tremendous -- walking distance to the Centraal train station, plus tons of restaurants and shops right outside the front door. Had one of the nicest meals I've had in quite a while at a little French restaurant about 2 blocks away. Staff was very nice. Room was clean and comfortable.
Train travel to/from Schiphol was quite easy and inexpensive. I walked through Den Haag, but trams are plentiful. Really an enjoyable stay.
I honestly do not have a single complaint - either about the city or the hotel. I plan to return in 2013 and hope that the rate is as affordable then!
-- Bill
PS - The only possible drawback, and I say this as an American, could be the fortress-like US embassy across the park from the hotel... but even it seemed a bit more relaxed than in most other capital cities.
Hotel location is tremendous -- walking distance to the Centraal train station, plus tons of restaurants and shops right outside the front door. Had one of the nicest meals I've had in quite a while at a little French restaurant about 2 blocks away. Staff was very nice. Room was clean and comfortable.
Train travel to/from Schiphol was quite easy and inexpensive. I walked through Den Haag, but trams are plentiful. Really an enjoyable stay.
I honestly do not have a single complaint - either about the city or the hotel. I plan to return in 2013 and hope that the rate is as affordable then!
-- Bill
PS - The only possible drawback, and I say this as an American, could be the fortress-like US embassy across the park from the hotel... but even it seemed a bit more relaxed than in most other capital cities.
Oct 12, 2012, 10:02 am
#81
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: SAN / CLD / SNA
Programs: 2mm+ UAL | Lifetime Titanium Marriott | Globalist Hyatt | SpireElite IHG
Posts: 262
I had a similar experience as the last poster - reserved a low end Classic room, but then use Suite upgrades into a Jnr Suite.
This may be my new favourite hotel in the world (a bold statement, but warranted).
A cut & paste, but is of my own review, so hopefully not bad form:
I sleep in hotels 200+ nights a year, for 10+ yrs now, and I am pretty jaded.
It takes a lot to really impress me. This hotel, and the staff, impressed me. Heavily.
The property itself is lovely - extensive $50m renovation about 5yrs ago, and it's very opulent, almost to the point of being over the top or camp. Looks like something from a 30's theatre production. Red velvet, gold trim, chandeliers everywhere. This carries over into the rooms, where I had a junior suite, which was very large (the same size as a friend's studio apartment in Paris) with a wonderful bed, great bathroom with heated slate floors, large windows that opened.
A great location: 15min walk from train station on same street as US Embassy, in a little park area. 10min walk from square w/ cute cafes & bars, and, if you're so inclined, about 20min walk from traditional 'coffeeshop' that is very expat & traveler friendly (Cremers).
All that aside, what was the most impressive here was the service level. I have never encountered quite the level of professional handling as I did here. I told my partner that it was almost as if I had my own personal assistant here in the hotel - anything I needed, they took care of, instantly, happily, professionally. I came down with a short list of needs each morning, and it was done before breakfast. This was incredible, but even more so, the bulk of the staff doing this work were women in their early 20's - not someone who had been doing this job their entire career and were seasoned professionals, but women who were likely on their 1st or 2nd job. Someone has invested a huge amount of time & effort into training the staff here, and it shows like nowhere else I've been.
All that said, it is certainly not a cheap stay here, but there are numerous special offers you can find if you look, including one for their anniversary which is quite attractive.
I would stay here again. I would tell everyone I know and people I don't know (like you!) to stay here.
I would move into this hotel and live here if I could.
Wonderful place.
GO STAY HERE.
This may be my new favourite hotel in the world (a bold statement, but warranted).
A cut & paste, but is of my own review, so hopefully not bad form:
I sleep in hotels 200+ nights a year, for 10+ yrs now, and I am pretty jaded.
It takes a lot to really impress me. This hotel, and the staff, impressed me. Heavily.
The property itself is lovely - extensive $50m renovation about 5yrs ago, and it's very opulent, almost to the point of being over the top or camp. Looks like something from a 30's theatre production. Red velvet, gold trim, chandeliers everywhere. This carries over into the rooms, where I had a junior suite, which was very large (the same size as a friend's studio apartment in Paris) with a wonderful bed, great bathroom with heated slate floors, large windows that opened.
A great location: 15min walk from train station on same street as US Embassy, in a little park area. 10min walk from square w/ cute cafes & bars, and, if you're so inclined, about 20min walk from traditional 'coffeeshop' that is very expat & traveler friendly (Cremers).
All that aside, what was the most impressive here was the service level. I have never encountered quite the level of professional handling as I did here. I told my partner that it was almost as if I had my own personal assistant here in the hotel - anything I needed, they took care of, instantly, happily, professionally. I came down with a short list of needs each morning, and it was done before breakfast. This was incredible, but even more so, the bulk of the staff doing this work were women in their early 20's - not someone who had been doing this job their entire career and were seasoned professionals, but women who were likely on their 1st or 2nd job. Someone has invested a huge amount of time & effort into training the staff here, and it shows like nowhere else I've been.
All that said, it is certainly not a cheap stay here, but there are numerous special offers you can find if you look, including one for their anniversary which is quite attractive.
I would stay here again. I would tell everyone I know and people I don't know (like you!) to stay here.
I would move into this hotel and live here if I could.
Wonderful place.
GO STAY HERE.
Apr 2, 2013, 2:00 am
#82
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 444
Received platinum upgrade to a junior suite. Very nice hotel!
Junior suite:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...ndes-den-haag/
Hotel and breakfast:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...es-den-haag-2/
Junior suite:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...ndes-den-haag/
Hotel and breakfast:
http://youhavebeenupgraded.boardinga...es-den-haag-2/
Last edited by youhavebeenupgraded; Mar 12, 2014 at 1:07 pm
Apr 29, 2013, 9:40 am
#83
Join Date: May 2001
Location: New York, New York
Posts: 1,602
I agree with the many fine comments about this hotel as we are currently staying at this property. We received an upgrade to a room similar to what youhavebeenupgraded experienced, with major differences of our room (117) containing a fireplace, having a balcony entering out on to the park fronting the hotel, the balcony opens onto two sides of the hotel, the the end of the room with the fireplace is a gentle semicircle. Others have pointed out the hotel's convenient location, but no one has yet mentioned the Escher museum, just 4 doors up the street along the side of the hotel. This is a must museum in The Hague.
Hotel staff sent us to a long-running restaurant (29 years) called Umbrella in English just 2 minutes walk from the hotel, and we enjoyed it so much we had made reservations to return. Here as well as along the shore are numerous seafood restaurants serving the freshest fish. We also confirmed breakfast is a full breakfast as an ammenity, the staff are very helpful, our Platinum status was recognized, and the location superb.
The hotel has a few downsides though. The lobby is 4-5 steps up so that those with wheelies must have their suitcases carried, and we noted that baby carriages also were being lifted up the stairs. The hotel dates from 1889, and to try to keep that image, our bathtub was new but there was no walkin shower for our Junior Suite. Keukenhof is an outstanding worldclass tourist destination just 30 KMs from the hotel, and the hotel staff did not have a map for this destination, or any other destination that was not on the city map.
For those who do not know Keukenhof, it offers a display of tulips and a few other flowers for about 60 days, with 7 million bulbs planted each year. Over 500,000 attend this site just to see the tulips which are spectacular, as are many of the nearby tulip fields as far as the eye can see in colors of red, white, yellow, purple, blue and of course, orange. It is easy to spend at least 3 hours admiring the flowers and there is ample parking (perhaps 2000 cars parked today along with 75 busses).
Tonight is a nightlong celebration for the Queen who is stepping down with her son assuming the role of king tomorrow. This should be fun, as many restaurants just down the street from the hotel have rolled out 5-10 kegs of beer on to their sidewalk cafes for consumption this evening! A real surprise for us.
Hotel staff sent us to a long-running restaurant (29 years) called Umbrella in English just 2 minutes walk from the hotel, and we enjoyed it so much we had made reservations to return. Here as well as along the shore are numerous seafood restaurants serving the freshest fish. We also confirmed breakfast is a full breakfast as an ammenity, the staff are very helpful, our Platinum status was recognized, and the location superb.
The hotel has a few downsides though. The lobby is 4-5 steps up so that those with wheelies must have their suitcases carried, and we noted that baby carriages also were being lifted up the stairs. The hotel dates from 1889, and to try to keep that image, our bathtub was new but there was no walkin shower for our Junior Suite. Keukenhof is an outstanding worldclass tourist destination just 30 KMs from the hotel, and the hotel staff did not have a map for this destination, or any other destination that was not on the city map.
For those who do not know Keukenhof, it offers a display of tulips and a few other flowers for about 60 days, with 7 million bulbs planted each year. Over 500,000 attend this site just to see the tulips which are spectacular, as are many of the nearby tulip fields as far as the eye can see in colors of red, white, yellow, purple, blue and of course, orange. It is easy to spend at least 3 hours admiring the flowers and there is ample parking (perhaps 2000 cars parked today along with 75 busses).
Tonight is a nightlong celebration for the Queen who is stepping down with her son assuming the role of king tomorrow. This should be fun, as many restaurants just down the street from the hotel have rolled out 5-10 kegs of beer on to their sidewalk cafes for consumption this evening! A real surprise for us.
Apr 29, 2013, 11:04 am
#84
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: MAN and LON
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Whilst I really like this property I am not entirely sure there is a huge difference between a Junior Suite and a Deluxe Room. I have had both and the only discernable difference was a small sofa at the end of the bed in the Junior Suite but otherwise room dimensions, bathroom etc. were similar.
I certainly wouldn't use a SNA to upgrade to a Junior Suite here based on room experiences to date.
I certainly wouldn't use a SNA to upgrade to a Junior Suite here based on room experiences to date.
May 14, 2013, 1:01 pm
#85
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: AMS
Programs: KL Platinum
Posts: 95
I stayed at the Des Indes last weekend and I can confirm all the positive comments - this is one of the best hotels I've ever been to. The combination of charme, position, excellent facilities and a wonderful staff make it an exceptional property.
Junior suites are in fact larger rooms; probably the difference with an executive room is that all suites have a shower, whereas some executive rooms don't. In any case, the junior suite was spacious enough to work and relax without any problem.
Platinum breakfast is the whole buffet breakfast, which is terrific.
As KevinS wrote (post #81), go stay here!
Junior suites are in fact larger rooms; probably the difference with an executive room is that all suites have a shower, whereas some executive rooms don't. In any case, the junior suite was spacious enough to work and relax without any problem.
Platinum breakfast is the whole buffet breakfast, which is terrific.
As KevinS wrote (post #81), go stay here!
May 15, 2013, 3:11 am
#86
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: London, United Kingdom
Programs: OW/AA, DL, UA; Marriott Titanium
Posts: 4,936
Fatnastic
Stayed there a couple of weekends ago, and can only echo the positive comments so far.
The hotel staff are absolutely amazing. Always helpful, always friendly, always positive.
Each (regardless of role) make it a point to end any interaction with a guest (no matter how long/short the conversatoin) with the query, "Is there anything else I can arrange for you?"
The facility is beautiful, faithfully restored to the grandeur of days gone by.
The location is convenient - You can take Dutch rail from Amsterdam Shiphol or Amsterdam Central. Or, from the Rotterdam airport, one need not go into Rotterdam central. Take the 50 bus (looks like a van) to its next stop, the Meijersplein station on the E-line (Metro) and you're 30 minutes from Den Haag Central Station.
The location is excellent, in a square/intersection along a beautiful tree-lined boulevard, a ten minute walk from Den Haag CS, as well as any number of cafes, shops, beautiful parks/spaces within the city centre. A short tram ride to the beach (or an hour walk on flat ground if you're up for it and the weather's nice).
In chosing the "breakfast" option as a SPG Platinum amenity, one does indeed get the full breakfast buffet...it's massive, quite a variety of all manner of hot/cold offerings. And, unlike a lot of buffest where large quanity and vairety can mean industrial taste, nope, the food was absolutely delicious.
I'd absolutely stay there again.
The hotel staff are absolutely amazing. Always helpful, always friendly, always positive.
Each (regardless of role) make it a point to end any interaction with a guest (no matter how long/short the conversatoin) with the query, "Is there anything else I can arrange for you?"
The facility is beautiful, faithfully restored to the grandeur of days gone by.
The location is convenient - You can take Dutch rail from Amsterdam Shiphol or Amsterdam Central. Or, from the Rotterdam airport, one need not go into Rotterdam central. Take the 50 bus (looks like a van) to its next stop, the Meijersplein station on the E-line (Metro) and you're 30 minutes from Den Haag Central Station.
The location is excellent, in a square/intersection along a beautiful tree-lined boulevard, a ten minute walk from Den Haag CS, as well as any number of cafes, shops, beautiful parks/spaces within the city centre. A short tram ride to the beach (or an hour walk on flat ground if you're up for it and the weather's nice).
In chosing the "breakfast" option as a SPG Platinum amenity, one does indeed get the full breakfast buffet...it's massive, quite a variety of all manner of hot/cold offerings. And, unlike a lot of buffest where large quanity and vairety can mean industrial taste, nope, the food was absolutely delicious.
I'd absolutely stay there again.
Sep 23, 2013, 2:30 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
Posts: 1,168
Hi all - Is there a direct link from the Schipol airport (Amsterdam) to Hague via rail without having to enter the city? How easy is it?
I have a long flight landing into Schipol and the last thing I would need is a complex rail route… thanks in advance
I have a long flight landing into Schipol and the last thing I would need is a complex rail route… thanks in advance
Sep 23, 2013, 5:39 am
#88
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Yes there is. Just go to the shortest web URL in the world. ns.nl
Sep 23, 2013, 4:16 pm
#89
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York
Programs: SPG LT Gold, DL PM 1MM
Posts: 692
Quite impressive how they get that service right consistently. Stayed there for 3-4 nights a week for almost 3 months and was impressed each week.
To be honest, I miss that hotel quite a bit!
To be honest, I miss that hotel quite a bit!
Jan 25, 2014, 10:20 pm
#90
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: JAX
Programs: UA Plat MM, AA Gold MM, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 3,770
Great hotel
I had a one night stay at Des Indes end of November. Weekend SPG Hot prepaid rate during the off season was low at €110. I was upgraded to a junior suite (I think) that was very spacious with a very modern bathroom. My room overlooked the front entrance and I could see my car in the parking area right in front of the hotel. The room decor was much improved from my previous stay a few years ago.
The Plat amenity was full breakfast buffet and makes the cost of the stay even more reasonable.
Be careful using Maps on iPhone, the GPS directed me to a spot diagonally across the square about 200 meters away.
This was definitely a worthwhile detour from Antwerp/Brussels for a weekend stay.
The Plat amenity was full breakfast buffet and makes the cost of the stay even more reasonable.
Be careful using Maps on iPhone, the GPS directed me to a spot diagonally across the square about 200 meters away.
This was definitely a worthwhile detour from Antwerp/Brussels for a weekend stay.