The Dutch hotel industry is recovering well from the corona crisis. The somewhat ailing economy does not apply to hotels. Hotel real estate has clearly presented itself as a stable and solid asset class, says Ewout Hoogendoorn of Horwath HTL during PROVADA 2023.
Zien Group, the parent corporate company of Eden Hotels has unveiled its first hotel under an all-new brand of independent hotels with the debut of Jan Luyken Amsterdam: a boutique townhouse hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.
Tech-powered short-term rental operator Bob W's growth trajectory continues with openings in two of Amsterdam's most fashionable districts. Bob W Oosterpark and Bob W Noord, comprising over 150 apartments, lofts and rooms between them, will be exemplars of the operator's pioneering approach to 21st-century hospitality, combining the quality of a hotel with the authenticity of short-term rental accommodation. Guests will enjoy a five-star, contactless service in locally-designed apartments within these handpicked neighbourhoods.Bob W's entry into Holland means it now has a footprint in nine European countries — including the UK, Germany, Spain, Norway, Greece, Italy, Finland and Estonia. Bob W Oosterpark opens its doors on Middenweg in Amsterdam. The rooms are housed in a former courthouse, a building steeped in history — it was the place where Napoleon Bonaparte was given the keys to the city of Amsterdam. The restoration process and necessary adaptations to the building have been carried out sensitively, retaining much of the original charm of the property. Bob W Noord is situated on Papaverweg in Amsterdam-Noord. This newly built European flagship location consists of uniquely designed apartments and lofts alongside a rooftop pool, wellness centre and restaurant. This building is part of The Republica development, an exceptionally sustainable "city-state" that generates its own energy, collects waste to produce biofuel and supports biodiversity with green roofs. As the world's first international climate-neutral hospitality provider, which double offsets all its emissions, sustainability is also a central value at Bob W.
Ocean House Scheveningen officially opens its doors this spring after a successful soft opening. The spacious and fully equipped apartments, studios, and superior suite are warm and bright, making them the perfect base for a (long) weekend in Scheveningen. Yes, even in autumn and winter!
Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Oostwegel Collection, a Dutch group of historically authentic luxury hotels and restaurants, has implemented Infor's full suite of solutions for the hospitality industry. The first business globally to go live with all five of Infor's hospitality-specific systems, Oostwegel Collection has implemented Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS), Infor Sales & Catering (SCS), Infor EzRMS revenue management, Infor Table Reservations Solution (TRS) and Infor Point of Sale (POS) across all of its properties.
Alright Amsterdam, it's time to head East. This August will see The Hoxton open its second hotel in the Dutch capital slap bang in the heart of the Eastern Docklands, home to a laid-back, locally-rooted community drawn to the swathes of serene greenery, waterside views and thriving indy scene. Taking up residence in a landmark that was originally built by the Royal Dutch Lloyd Shipping Company in 1921, the 136-room hotel will honour the building's storied past while embracing the vibrancy and youthful energy that defines this corner of the city. A cosy, open-house lobby will welcome locals to their new neighbourhood spot, which also houses destination restaurant Breman Brasserie, hot new cocktail bar concept, Barbue, and The Apartment, The Hoxton's hybrid events and meeting space. The ultimate summer hangout in the form of a sun-drenched, south-facing terrace rounds out the scene for Lloyd's next chapter, Hox style.
Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company and Borealis Hotel Group (“Borealis”), a European hospitality company, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their European portfolios. Through this agreement, Borealis will have the ability to franchise upscale and midscale hotels from the Choice Hotels EMEA portfolio of brands, across the territories they currently operate including The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark and look for new opportunities in other European countries. All hotels under Choice Hotels EMEA participate in the Choice Privileges loyalty program, enabling travellers to earn and redeem points for Rewards nights stays at more than 7,500 hotels around the world.
Amsterdam’s hotel industry reported its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for any month on record, according to preliminary April 2023 data from STR.
In Deventer, Khalid Gaddur has joined Cycas, successfully opening the first Holiday Inn Express with a 'suites' offering in the Netherlands late last year. Khalid joins the team with over 20 years' experience in the Dutch market, following roles with Floris Hotel Collection and Radisson.
Mews, the award-winning hospitality cloud, is now the PMS of choice for WeidumerHout, a sustainable hotel whose rooms includes 10 unique ‘hotel cubes’ set in their expansive meadows.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts has just launched its first property in the Netherlands. The Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel is a XVI century property in the classicist style overlooking the Amstel Canal and is considered to be the oldest hotel in the Dutch capital. The original home to Rembrandt Van Rijn's famous painting The Night Watch (which was completed in 1642) it hung on a wall inside one of the bedroom suites until it moved to the city's famed Rijksmuseum.
The Social Hub today announces that the Municipality of Eindhoven has granted approval for a ‘PowerNEST’ wind and solar solution to be built on the roof of The Social Hub Eindhoven. The 630m2 structure is expected to provide 17% of energy needed for the hotel, student accommodation and co-working space. The first conversations between The Social Hub, IBIS Power and the municipality of Eindhoven began in 2021. The City of Eindhoven has now approved a PowerNEST by Ibis Power to upgrade the building to renewable energy.
In its first January without restrictions since 2020, Amsterdam hotel performance showed a typical season slowing from the months prior, according to preliminary January 2023 data from STR.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has today announced the implementation of a range of security and guest convenience-enhancing company solutions by voco® The Hague. Opened approximately one year ago as an IHG-labelled property owned by UBM Development, voco® The Hague’s transformation from a former bank building into a luxury hotel now includes the adoption of VingCard Signature RFID door locks and Elsafe Zenith in-room safes to boost property security and interior design, while its implementation of Polarbar minibars ensures maximum convenience in meeting guest F&B needs.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts continues its expansion in Europe in 2023, the year it celebrates its 90th anniversary, and announces the brand's debut in Holland with the opening of Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced its first Dutch Curio Collection by Hilton hotel as part of a franchise agreement with Castle estate owner Bas van de Laar. Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection by Hilton, will be located in the charming town of Gemert, a short drive from Eindhoven city centre, and is expected to welcome guests in 2024.
Continuing the brand's international expansion, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer brings the first aparthotel facility to the area.
Motto by Hilton marks a major milestone with its international debut in Europe with the opening of Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak. Motto by Hilton is an urban, lifestyle hotel brand that offers guests the flexibility to create their own experiences and live like a local in some of the world's most sought-after destinations.
At the beginning of September, the Ruby Group officially entered the Dutch market. The newest design hotel of the Munich-based company, around founder and CEO Michael Struck, has opened in Amsterdam. The 291 rooms are spread across 18 floors with a total area of 24,230 sqm2. For the first time, Ruby integrates its 'Workspaces' into the hotel under the same roof, across three floors and with 138 workstations. In addition, Ruby Emma is Ruby's first re-flagging project.
Following the success of The Hoxton's arrival in Amsterdam in 2015, the brand will return to the city in spring 2023 with a second property in the Eastern Docklands district, an area that's seen exciting changes in the last 10 years and offers a mix of modern architecture, waterside views, green parks and boutique shopping streets such as Javastraat and Czaar Peterstraat. Ennismore Design Studio have collaborated with Nicemakers, a local design studio who visualised The Hoxton's original Amsterdam hotel, to transform the iconic Lloyd Hotel into a Hoxton. The building has been a landmark in Amsterdam since 1921 and holds a rich and layered history, which will be honoured and reflected throughout the design process. The transformation will breathe fresh life into the building, embracing and elevating its original and listed architectural details, such as the stained-glass windows, timber panelling, wooden floors and tile setting out inspired by German Brick Expressionism, marking an exciting new chapter for the landmark building. The hotel will boast 136 bedrooms including a handful of new 'Biggy Bunk Up' category rooms with bunk beds; a light and airy ground floor lobby and restaurant; a large outdoor terrace; and The Apartment meeting and events space. The Hoxton's second Amsterdam hotel will complement the original: stylistically bold and different but with the same much-loved Hoxton buzz. The hotel promises to be a new destination for locals and curious tourists, who are keen to explore a different corner of the city, whilst only being a 10-minute cycle from Centraal Station and 15-minutes from its sibling on the Herengracht.