Swichum Holidays

Pros So the actual property is great, clean and modern. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. However that's about it. Cons Unless you are coming for business within the Hoofdorp area or during the tulip season this hotel is very far from everything almost in the middle of nowhere. It's about 45-60mins via Uber to the station then the train to get to Amsterdam central. There is a shuttle that you have to pay for to leave the hotel but it's free to return with it at the designated locations.... We would have waited for the shuttle at the times given even waiting 10 to 20mins more to get back to the hotel multiple times and it never showed. We ended up using Uber as it was more reliable which ended up being very expensive for our 6 day stay to and from the station. Breakfast - is the same exact thing over and over. Imagine eating the same thing for 6 days in a row. It's very basic and nothing unique or original. Dinner - the restaurant kitchen closes promptly at 10pm. Because the hotel is in the middle of nowhere with no food places in walking distance we had to order pizza or something else. The menu for dinner is also very basic. Overall it was a good stay but was disappointed in the food and location.

Beautiful hotel in a quiet, scenic part of the city. The number 9 tram takes you from the Hague central directly to a stop across from the hotel. Hop on that tram again and get to the beach in about 10 minutes. There's a nice grocery store about a 15 minute walk along the canal and through an authentic Dutch residential area. A couple of points: to get on/off public transit requires scanning your bank or credit card. Had I known this in advance, I might have brought a card for transit use only. Also, there's major construction occurring immediately out the back of the hotel. If you're sightseeing during the day, this isn't an issue. BUT, if you're hoping to relax in your room during the day, this might be an issue.

Beautiful property in a great location.

Very unique. Beautiful room, comfortable. I wish I could have stayed longer. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I will be visiting again. The hot tub was also very nice with a beautiful view of the city.