The Netherlands is only a small nation and it doesn’t have many 5 star resorts. So, after they open a model new renovated 5 star resort and also you get invited to come back and test it out, then that’s a straight sure!
Traveltomtom group member Ashley received to expertise first hand this luxurious resort in Arnhem and wrote this overview of Lodge Haarhuis.
About Lodge Haarhuis
Lodge Haarhuis was initially based by the Haarhuis household in 1918. It wasn’t even a resort after they began, it was a espresso home. This was a central place for individuals to assemble and luxuriate in a freshly brewed cup of espresso. To today, Lodge Haarhuis is a spot the place individuals come collectively.
Not simply as a espresso home, however a full-service 5-star resort with resort rooms, numerous eating places & bars, health and convention heart.
Certainly a really particular place in Arnhem.
Location
When it comes to accessibility, you merely can’t beat the situation of this resort. The resort is situated at Station Sq., proper reverse the central station of Arnhem and proper within the metropolis heart. Travelling to Arnhem and Lodge Haarhuis is therefor finest by public transport. Trains and buses arrive and depart proper in entrance of the resort, no problem in any respect.
When you’re travelling by automotive you’ll be able to park your automotive at their very own carpark behind the resort, based mostly on availability. If this carpark is full you’ll be able to park your automotive throughout the street within the parking storage, proper below the railway station.
Signature Suite
The resort options 127 snug rooms with Arnhem metropolis views. For that little bit of additional luxurious you’ll be able to select one among their Design Suites with a freestanding bathtub tub, the Superior Deluxe Rooms with sauna and Whirlpool or the split-level loft with separate dwelling and sleeping areas.
We got the Signature Suite. This room is situated on the highest ground of the resort, quietly situated on the rear of the resort. The room is supplied with a snug king-size mattress, an opulent bathtub tub, a sitting space and a desk.
Apart from the tub tub the room has a big toilet with a walk-in rain bathe and bathroom. The room is supplied with a suitepad pill. This pill consists of music, video games and details about the town and environment. You too can take pleasure in you favourite packages on the 49-inch TV, which additionally features a Chromecast.
The room is tremendous comfortable and splendid. The bathtub tub in the course of the room, in entrance of a giant mirror is spot on. You’ll be able to even watch tv from the tub tub, so nicely thought out!
Views from our room included the St. Eusebius Church and the John Frost Bridge. This bridge was inaugurated after the tip of World Warfare II, and is known as after Main-Common John Dutton Frost. He commanded the British forces that reached and briefly defended the pre-existing Rhine Bridge on the identical location through the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. That is additionally the bridge referenced within the movie ‘A Bridge Too Far’.
Restaurant LOCALS
A luxurious resort wants an opulent and high-end restaurant. It’s all of their identify, LOCALS stands for native merchandise and folks. Right here you’ll be able to take pleasure in high-quality dishes by which native / Dutch delicacies play a number one position. With their very personal Vertical Farm and regionally produced merchandise you’ll be able to actually style the perfect of Dutch soil.
You actually go on a culinary journey right here and you’ll be stunned by particular and delightful dishes.
In fact we needed to attempt dinner right here whereas staying on the resort. We select the 4 course shock dinner by the chef.
They take dietary necessities into consideration and shock you with probably the most particular, colourful and tastiest dishes. Undoubtedly one among our most particular culinary experiences.
Vertical Farm
I already briefly talked about the Vertical Farm above, however I believe it deserves a bit extra rationalization. Restaurant LOCALS grows its personal greens and herbs in a Vertical Farm. This greenhouse was created and realized in collaboration with Vegger on the primary ground of the resort.
Vertical farming is rising meals in stacked cultivation layers, in a totally managed atmosphere. Power, mild and water are managed to develop as effectively and sustainably as potential, with out exterior influences. The crops develop totally on water, with out using soil. In LOCALS greenhouse you’ll find greens and herbs akin to several types of basil, lettuce varieties, coriander, oregano, endive and beet sprouts. Actually a novel approach of rising greens and herbs in Arnhem. Lodge Haarhuis is the primary resort within the Netherlands with its personal Vertical Farm.
BLOU Rooftop Bar
Rooftop Bars are tremendous widespread, stylish and taking place as of late. It’s one of many coolest issues to do, on a sunny day to take pleasure in a scrumptious drink within the solar on a pleasant roof high terrace. Now could be the perfect time to look take issues to the following degree, actually. BLOU Rooftop Bar is the hotspot in Arnhem.
BLOU Rooftop Bar is situated on the fifth ground of Lodge Haarhuis. To completely benefit from the views, the rooftop bar shouldn’t be lined. So, when the climate is unhealthy, the bar might be closed.
In addition they have an higher deck, which is their VIP space. An entire new expertise of drinks and eating on the highest level of the resort. Because of the central location of the resort, you really have phenomenal views of the town from this rooftop bar.
We visited Arnhem through the first sunny and heat weekend of 2023, so after we found BLOU we have been offered. We spend our full Friday afternoon right here, till we needed to go for dinner. A refreshing cocktail mixed with Arnhem metropolis views, enjoyment to the fullest. Â
The Roofdrop
This is likely to be the craziest factor you’ve ever learn in a journey weblog. However the Roofdrop is one thing so particular, it deserves consideration and a spot on this weblog.
I’ve by no means seen one thing like this earlier than. Are you prepared for the last word rest room expertise? Uncover the best rest room within the Netherlands at BLOU Rooftop Bar. The bathroom is situated in a former elevator shaft, at a peak of 18 meters with a glass ground.
Press the button for the ‘final expertise’ and let your self be blown away by spectacular mild results. The Roofdrop rest room expertise is the winner of the ‘Gouden Kraan Award’ (Golden Faucet Award) for probably the most stunning rest room within the Netherlands in 2020. On the Roofdrop they dare you to drop your sh*t!
HOEK – espresso and pastry
Understanding that Lodge Haarhuis as soon as was a espresso home makes the presence of HOEK espresso and pastry very particular. HOEK is that one particular espresso home the place they make the perfect coffees and the tastiest pastries. Their décor is inviting and cosy. You simply need to take pleasure in a pleasant cup of espresso right here.
We have been stunned with a field of macarons from HOEK on arrival in our room. Merely scrumptious! I can solely say one factor, go to HOEK Espresso and Pastry and luxuriate in all their scrumptious goodies.
The Storage
Every thing about this resort is gorgeous, particular and easily superior. However I believe The Storage may simply be my favourite place. Throughout our keep it was used as breakfast space, as a result of their precise breakfast room was being renovated. However this room and lounge is really particular. I believe the images converse for themselves.
The Storage is a comfortable wine cellar and whiskey bar, situated within the basement of the resort. Right here you’ll be able to faucet an unique wine from one of many many wine barrels or sit down in a lounge chair within the Government Lounge.
Metropolis Spa
A resort and not using a spa and wellness, that’s a no-go these days. Lodge Haarhuis has received you lined with the Metropolis Spa. It’s time to chill out! It’s an opulent wellness with sauna amenities and choices for a wellness remedy.
The Metropolis Spa is open day by day.
The wonderful thing about Lodge Haarhuis is that you’ll find numerous ideas below one roof. With all these completely different ideas, restaurant, spa, rooftop bar, espresso and pastry store and a wine and whiskey cellar, they provide a large and full vary of hospitality, luxurious and leisure. You actually don’t want to depart the resort to have a improbable and divers weekend.
We completely suggest staying in Lodge Haarhuis together with an prolonged weekend or metropolis journey to Arnhem. It’s the right luxurious resort when you have one thing to have a good time and are in search of that one particular place. That one place that provides all of it and is supplied with all comforts and luxurious.
This weblog was written by journey author and Traveltomtom group member Ashley. She stayed at Lodge Haarhuis, on behalf of Traveltomtom, and wrote this resort overview weblog about her experiences.
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