Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen, Netherlands

Formerly a 17th century spa, the five floor Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel lies on the beachfront boulevard, five kilometres from central Hague. The hotel's 253 guestrooms offer contemporary decor in rich tones, with sleek, dark wood finishes and walls adorned with framed prints. All have land or sea views, and include CD and cassette players, high speed Internet connections, satellite television with pay movies, coffee/tea makers, minibars and slippers. Bathrooms are equipped with telephones, shower/tub combinations, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can stroll a few steps down to the beach on warm days, and while away afternoons sipping cocktails in the conservatory bar or on the seafront terrace. The Kurzaal Restaurant is housed in a grand, opulent former concert hall preserved in period style, and serves a wide ranging European menu accompanied by live music. The Kandinsky is a contemporary restaurant with panoramic sea views that offers a modern European gourmet menu and an extensive wine list. The concierge can offer sightseeing advice and arrange bookings for excursions and events, and wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Guests visiting on business can meet in well equipped modern conference spaces able to accommodate up to 2,000 delegates, and make use of faxes, photocopiers and secretarial services. Guests can enjoy browsing and shopping at the hotel gift shop and work out in the fitness area. The hotel offers a limo service and drivers enjoy valet parking. Tourists can visit the Sea Life Centre, or rejuvenate in the nearby health spa, both 50 metres from the hotel. The Fishermen's District and Museum Beelden aan Zee, a sculpture museum, are both 100 metres away. Madurodam, a miniature town and replica of the Netherlands, is one kilometre away and central Hague is about five kilometres from the hotel. Amsterdam Schipol Airport is 43 kilometres and a 27 minute car journey from the hotel.