Van der Valk Hotels hotels in Gorssel, Gelderland

"I traveled here back in 2023 and my stay at Haarhuis was quite lovely, albeit smaller rooms than I'm used to, but such is the European/Netherlands way (they all have smaller rooms.) I recently traveled back here (2024) for Qlimax (a music event) and since I had a great experience the last time, I figured I would book at Haarhuis again. Now, let me say that Haarhuis is a bit pricier, but that's to be expected as this carries itself as a luxury hotel and does a great job at such. The rooms are fantastic and well designed in an upscale luxury manner, the breakfast/restaurant is quaint and nice, the staff are beyond excellent, and the decor is just wonderful. What surprised me most is that I was BLOWN away with my recent room, which I did not think was possible. This time I arrived to get a room on the first floor (123) and was pleasantly surprised to see I not only had a roof deck with 2 pool lounge chairs, but I had a traditional SAUNA that could fit 2-4 people. It was a lovely surprise and worked excellent. Everytime I come here, they constantly out perform themselves. I can't say enough good things about Haarhuis, especially as it's a short walk across the street to Arnhem Centraal, so getting anywhere from the hotel is extremely easy. If you love sushi, Silk directly across the street is amazing as well, but just make sure you book reservation early on. Tot Ziens Haarhuis! See you next year!"

"Property was beautiful, location was perfect for what we were looking for. "

"We are always disappointed when there are no rooms available in this hotel: it is our favourite location when we stay in Apeldoorn. Even when you stay for one night only without using additional services, the staff is super friendly and supportive. "

"Location location with great views of beautiful Deventer. "

"Perfect for our needs, an enjoyable stay. Breakfast very good"

"Great staff and clean room"

"The room was tiny, dirty and stuffy with no AC to help regulate the temperature. We had to pay extra for a bed that I would have assumed came with the room as I booked it for three people. Staff were often not around at the front desk to help, because they were short staffed. Machines in the games room, stopped working (although a discount was offered when this happened). Breakfast was okay. But the restaurant was overpriced and poor quality. We ordered Patas Braves and got and burnt plate of sweet potato fries. The sauna and gym were appalling. The sauna basically didn't work or couldn't get up to temperature and all the games (tennis, bowling) cost extra. Finally we didn't have a car which I now know was a mistake. Not the hotel's fault, but travel to Zutphen was terrible and confusing, with two buses an hour that go away from the hotel. "

"The pillows were clearly horrible, square like the ones you put on a couch. The bedding was too small for the single beds. Even when you order a double bed room you get two single beds. There are no King size nor even queen size beds, just singles either solo, apart or together. The restaurant was empty at 6PM but when I wanted to dine there with my family we were refused and told to make a reservation with an earliest option of 8 PM! So we were forced to eat elsewhere. Pathetic! I needed an early checkout to travel to the airport so I settled my bills the night before, but was then told I still had to get to the front office in the morning to hand in the blanc key card. I couldn't just leave it in the room. When I came there at 5:30 the doors were locked and I had to wait for the night guard to arrive to hand the card to. Since it was winder the outside furniture and facilities are not kept up and are lying there in a state of derelict, where you'd be afraid to touch them, let alone walk, sit or play there. I am sure it'll be nice in summer, but it's only summer a few months a year in the Netherlands. There are still plenty of nice days the rest of the year, but they cannot be spent there."