Boutique Lodge De Salon van Fagel was born in 2016, when the proprietor had a dream for the gorgeous monumental constructing the resort is positioned in. Creating a spot the place folks from all international locations can expertise a nice introduction to The Hague. We have been in search of that nice place to remain in The Hague. We visited The Hague earlier than, however a very long time in the past and solely on day journeys.
Location de Salon van Fagel
Boutique Lodge De Salon van Fagel is positioned in a monumental constructing in The Hague, which has an extended and partly royal historical past. It was in-built 1701 by an architect who designed a number of locations in The Hague, together with the Kneuterdijk Palace. The unique title of the constructing was ‘Huis Fagel’, named after Francois Fagel, the longest serving clerk of the States Common. In 1859 King William III purchased the property that remained within the possession of the royal household for thirty years. The ‘dome of Fagel’, a part of the previous residence, is now a part of the backyard of Noordeinde Palace. Many authentic particulars have been preserved, reminiscent of the gorgeous ceiling and fireplaces.
The boutique resort is positioned proper within the coronary heart of the town middle of The Hague. You merely can’t get a extra central location than this one. It’s positioned between Noordeinde Palace and the palace gardens. Noordeinde is without doubt one of the most well-known procuring areas within the Netherlands. Along with the Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of King Willem Alexander, the stylish Noordeinde within the previous middle of The Hague is especially identified for its attribute style boutiques, galleries, antiques and artwork outlets, all positioned in stunning Artwork Nouveau buildings.
The jewelers, vintage sellers and galleries together with the stylish espresso cafes and eating places make Noordeinde price a go to for everybody touring to The Netherlands.
On the lookout for cool issues to do in Holland then try our checklist of the very best locations to go to in The Netherlands.
Rooms
Only in the near past, in June 2022, the resort expanded with 12 further suites, making it a complete of 18 suites, every with its personal fashion and appeal. De Salon van Fagel is a up to date and idiosyncratic boutique resort, providing 18 rooms and suites, 5 of which have a stunning personal outside space.
We got a kind of suites with a personal outside space, an enormous outside space! We had suite no. 8 which is known as ‘Secret Wonderland’. I have to admit, you get tremendous curious to see your room when the title is definitely acknowledged on the door. Secret Wonderland doesn’t allow you to down there. It’s an enormous room with a big and cozy mattress. It has loads of house and even a separate seating space.
The lavatory is a dream, tremendous trendy. A big bathe cabin, separate giant tub tub and sufficient house.
We arrived late at evening, when it was already darkish, so the most important shock got here the following morning, after we opened the door to an enormous personal outside space. Completely superb. The one factor you would hear have been the birds chirping, simply beautiful. When sitting in your personal yard, it’s arduous to think about that you just’re truly within the middle of a giant metropolis like The Hague.
Assessment
What I like most about this resort is that it gives you the whole lot you want and not more than crucial. I might nearly subscribe it as ‘primary’, however that wouldn’t be honest to the resort in any respect. What I imply by primary is that they provide 18 rooms, a breakfast room and a reception, and that’s it.
Staying at this resort means you can name the Dutch King and Queen your neighbours, even when it’s only for one evening. Noordeinde Palace is mainly subsequent door, how cool is that?
The perfect half is that every one the outlets and fascinating sights, such because the Palace and the Parliament Buildings are all inside strolling distance.
Being positioned proper within the coronary heart of the town will be tough in the event you plan to journey by automobile. Excellent news, you possibly can ebook a secured parking spot with De Salon van Fagel when making your reserving. We did so, as we got here by automobile ourselves. You’ll be able to then park the automobile within the parking storage beneath the Hilton Lodge at only a 5 minute stroll from De Salon van Fagel, simply excellent! When checking in you get directions on find out how to get to the parking storage and find out how to park there.
Breakfast is served each day from 8AM – 11AM and is fairly primary with bread, some candy and savoury toppings like jam, ham and cheese, yoghurt and fruits. You’ll be able to have eggs made contemporary, any fashion you want.
The Hague should do
When visiting The Hague some should do’s merely can’t be missed, so we need to spotlight our favourite basic The Hague should do’s.
Noordeinde Palace & Palace gardens
As talked about earlier than, the Noordeinde Palace is positioned at only a minute’s stroll from De Salon van Fagel. So that you mainly can’t miss it when staying right here. These days King Willem Alexander works right here. When he’s within the nation, the flag, the royal customary, flies over the palace. Sadly he wasn’t there after we visited.
Hidden between Noordeinde Palace, the Royal Stables and the Royal Archives is the Palace Backyard. Open to the general public, however unknown to most people. A stroll alongside the flower lawns, ponds and previous bushes provides you a style of the ambiance of way back, the time of princes and princesses. A picnic is without doubt one of the greatest methods to benefit from the Palace Backyard. The park is accessible from dawn to sundown through the Prinsessewal.
Dutch Parliament Buildings
The Binnenhof, the Ridderzaal, the Torentje of the Prime Minister and the Hofvijver in The Hague are among the many most recognizable locations within the Netherlands. They’re all a part of the Dutch Parliament buildings and one of many high issues to do when visiting The Hague. The Binnenhof is probably the oldest parliament complicated in Europe that also serves as such.
The beating coronary heart of our democracy is being renovated from mid-2021. The complete Binnenhof will disappear behind scaffolding for greater than 5 years for a large-scale renovation.
Traveltomtom’s journey ideas for The Hague:
We spent two days in The Hague and explored the town to the fullest. We wish to share a few of our favourite spots we found whereas exploring.
Butcher Store Dungelmann
A conventional butcher and purveyor to the court docket for a few years, your home for high quality and specialties. I hear you considering, are you significantly recommending a butcher store right here? Sure we’re!
We unintentionally walked previous this store and noticed folks exterior consuming probably the most scrumptious sandwiches. We received a little bit hungry ourselves, so we determined to go in. They’ve a variety of sandwiches, so choosing one was the toughest factor. We went for the new rooster grill sausage sandwich. Simply scrumptious, significantly good!
Now we have been advised that their meatball sandwich, basic croquet sandwich and their royal croquet sandwich are additionally beneficial. We paid €7,00 for 2 sandwiches, which may be very affordable these days.
The Passage
The Passage is the one remaining instance within the Netherlands of such a coated procuring avenue, extremely popular in main European and American cities within the nineteenth century. With the passages of Milan, Moscow and Brussels, The Hague Passage is without doubt one of the most stunning surviving arcades in Europe. The passage, in-built 1882 has a wonderful look with its arcades, glass domes, walkways and carved facades. When you like procuring and particular locations, be sure you pay the Passage a go to!
Japanese Gardens
The Japanese Gardens in Clingendael Park, my primary favourite factor in The Hague! These gardens are positioned in the course of Clingendael Park, a brief 10 minute drive from the town middle. You will see uncommon bushes and vegetation in these gardens. As a result of the backyard is kind of previous and fragile, it is just open 8 weeks within the 12 months!
Once we visited late October we have been extraordinarily fortunate to be visiting on the final day they have been open for 2022. They may open once more in Spring 2023 and the very best half, visiting these gardens is freed from cost so it positively is without doubt one of the greatest free issues to do in The Hague.
Visiting The Hague any time quickly and in search of the right place to stick with the very best location? Look no additional! Boutique Lodge de Salon van Fagel is a superb place to stick with distinctive rooms and suites and the right metropolis middle location.
This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom crew member Ashley. She stayed at De Salon van Fagel, on behalf of Traveltomtom, and wrote this weblog about her experiences.
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