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We've compiled the best of the best in Oude Stad and Het Eilandje - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This five-story complex incorporates the fin-de-siècle facade of what was once the Grand Bazar department store. Mahogany doors open onto spacious guest rooms with duvet-topped beds---in the bathrooms the mirrors are even heated so they won’t steam up when you most need them. Afternoon tea is served in the marble-floor lobby. Be sure to check out the glorious Belle Epoque ballroom, which can accommodate 1,000 guests.
Located directly behind the Grote Markt, a complete renovation has seen this tucked-away gem gain a new lease on life. Neutral tones, light-oak floors, and a cute ground-floor courtyard (for breakfast) replace the nouveau riche excess of the previous model. The deep bathtubs still make for a good soak at the end of the day, but its big appeal is still its location: one street away from the center yet far enough removed to seem like another world entirely.
