The staff is super friendly and helpful. We had an issue with air conditioning the first night. It…read morecouldn't be fixed right away, and the hotel was completely booked so we couldn't change rooms. We got plenty of fans and a lot of empathy from the manager and the staff (which goes a long way). The next day, we got a new room with excellent AC a view of the ocean and the sound of ocean waves to fall to sleep with at night. In response to the first day's AC issue, we were comp'd breakfast for all six mornings we were there... and, since we're talking about breakfast, let me tell you it is awesome! The spread of fresh meat, cheeses, eggs, salad, and baked goods is on par with what you would find at a Four Seasons in the US (with less posh). Oh, and don't get me started on the coffee maker that pumps out espresso, coffee and cappuccino with a perfect top of crema every time! I kinda got addicted to it. They miss the 5 star rating from me for one reason though: we had a "queen" room and it was just two twin beds pushed together. They weren't the nice, comfy, foam mattresses that I usually find in Europe but the type with springs, and the springs were old and had seen better days. And, since its two beds pushed together, there's always an extremely uncomfortable gap in the middle so, cuddlers beware--you're gonna both have to cuddle on a twin bed or fall into the crack! It is the only reason (and a major reason) I might not choose to stay here again.

We recently had a family reunion and stayed at the Stempels Hotel in Haarlem, Netherlands. We were…read moreso pleased with the location and charm of the hotel Not only did it have a great restaurant, but it was in walking distance to a variety of eateries. The rooms were very pleasant. I've never been to a hotel that had such a friendly and helpful staff. They were all WONDERFUL. If you get a chance to stay in Haarlem, Netherlands, try the Stempels Hotel.

This is a very nice hotel within walking distance from the train station. Very nice rooms with a…read morelot of sunlight and large showers. They offer very nice breakfast with a lot of options. Staff is friendly and it is very fairly priced.

very comfortable hotel. Simple and quiet with an amazingly convenient location next to the train…read morestation. I found the service to be excellent. The front desk staff was attentive and appropriately cheerful. Best of all my room was very quiet and comfortable. I slept very well especially on one particularly rainy night.

A lovely hotel to stay when exploring Haarlem or to meet up with friends for a cup of tea. I just…read morecompletely adored the lobby, it's so cosy and warm. Just a hop and skip away from the train station, buses and taxi. Ideal location because you are right in the center of Haarlem where you can enjoy the lovely shops, restaurants, cafes and outdoor markets.

Beautiful hotel with excellent service. You feel here in…read morethis hotel like a very special person! Everything is perfect! If you want a special experience, you have to visit this hotel.

The grounds are breath taking and impeccable! The castle setting and pristine views make you feel…read moreso royal. The location is serene and quiet.Rent bikes from the hotel and around the country side and ride to Harderwijk to sip wine by the river Vecht. The rooms are like little private residences and not hotel-esq at all. Updated, modern and clean. The restaurant staff and amazing food is mind blowing. I recommend the tasting menu with wine pairing. We will stay here again next year. The location is easy enough to take the train to Amsterdam or Rotterdam. We were over impressed with this hotel and wish we could have stayed another night. Highly recommend this hotel.

It is a Van der Valk hotel so no expectations. Average and normal. Just renovated but still on the…read morelower tier. I would say good bargain for the price. Clean rooms with stuff not properly working here and there like lights or water flooding the bathroom after shower. A bit noisy. Average bar, ok restaurant. Bars closes at midnight except 2 am on weekends. The hotel is literally in the middle of nowhere. Sky bar on top of the tower is nice. View on basically nothing. Wi-Fi free all over the property. Slow but ok.

Big rooms but old. Same goes for the bathroom. Wifi is free but in my room there was no reception…read more Also music alarm was broken. They are planning new built. Conveniently next to the highway. Parking was no limited due to construction.

We had a great stay at the Hotel Ravel. The WIFI connection was the best out of all the places we…read morestayed in Europe. They have a convenient location to the train station, downtown and shopping. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. There are a couple bicycles available for rent. The Hotel was great for our family. We all loved the cozy breakfast area and their incredible variety for breakfast. The coffee machine made perfect varieties of drinks. I liked the big screen TV with the news. This Hotel was a wonderful part of our vacation.

From the owner: Sfeer, geborgenheid en een warm welkom. Als u op reis bent, zoekt u meer dan alleen een bed en het…read morebijbehorende comfort. U wilt ook een hotel dat u een tijdelijk thuis biedt. In Hilversum, in het hart van het Gooi, vindt u zo'n hotel. Wij hopen u te mogen verwelkomen in Hotel Ravel. U zult zich thuis voelen. Hotel Ravel is gevestigd in een fraaie art-deco villa te Hilversum. Wij hebben er twintig ruime, smaakvolle kamers voor u ingericht - alle uiteraard voorzien van badkamer/(regen)douche of bad, flatscreen televisie, laptop safe en gratis toegang tot draadloos breedband internet (WiFi). U krijgt er de persoonlijke aandacht en service, die u als welkome gast verdient. Ons hotel is ideaal gesitueerd voor de toerist en zakenreiziger. Hilversum ligt immers aan de toegangswegen naar Amsterdam en Utrecht en Hotel Ravel is op loopafstand van het stadscentrum en het station. Bos, heide en een voortreffelijke golfbaan, liggen bij wijze van spreken, bij ons om de hoek. Het Media Park en ArenaPark zijn binnen 5 minuten bereikbaar. Houdt u er rekening mee dat er geen lift is in dit monumentale gebouw. Als u moeite heeft met trappen lopen, dient u dit tijdens het reserveren aan te geven. Als u verwacht buiten de openingstijden van de receptie (07.00 - 23.00 uur) te arriveren, wordt u verzocht vooraf contact op te nemen met Hotel Ravel. Parkeren op straat is gratis. U kunt parkeren in de buurt van de accommodatie.

Bike rentals for $8.50/day…read more Man, I love this hotel! Just got done with a 2 week stay when I tagged along with my hubby who was working in nearby Papendrecht. HUGE room, a gorgeous pool, adequate fitness room, and a HOT sauna! Great bar. Nice pours of wine for $3.50 E. Staff is super friendly, downtown is a 10 minute bike ride away and the front desk has maps. I will ALWAYS stay here when I stay in Dordrecht from now on. The restaurant is fabulous as well, but portions are very large so be careful not to over order. Menus are available in English.

Didn't stay at the hotel this time. Just ate at the restaurant. The sweet meat appetizer was…read morepassable. Not special. The burger was ok. The lobster cold and rubbery. Very few fries and not much bread for all 6 of us. The curry popcorn sounded exciting but it was boring. No curry flavor. Told the server who didn't care. I wouldn't go back.

We had a great experience here. We arrived early in the morning and the hotel held our luggage…read moreuntil we came back later that afternoon to check in. They offer bike rentals which was convenient; however, it was $15 a day which is pricer than we anticipated. Great location if you're taking public transportation because it is a 2 minute walk to the central station and yet our hotel room was quiet with a great view!

I actually had and event booked at another hotel in Rotterdam (The Slaak), however 2 weeks before…read morewe were to arrive I received an email from the property that they were behind schedule. Merel van Dort from The Slaak recommended the Rotterdam Marriott, and even offered to cover the difference in rate. Bonus point #1 to Merel for having done this! I then began working with Demi Vevat at the Rottderdam Marriott, who managed the transition seamlessly. We had a few last minute cancellations, which she also graciously allowed us to cancel. From working with Demi, to checking in, to our overall experience, I have to say the customer service at this hotel is as good as it gets! Everyone went above and beyond to ensure our stay was great! Shout out also to Olaf, who was a gem to work with! The rooms were spacious and clean, the Concierge Lounge had a great breakfast and evening snacks. We had a couple of meetings in there that afforded us a quiet spot to meet. The proximity to the train station is PERFECT, and the ability to walk to many places is easy. I would definitely stay at this property again! Thank you again to both Olaf and Demi!!