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Welcome to the Hague WELCOME TO THE HAGUE Section Header 3 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS • The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland with more than 500,000 inhabitants and the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam. • The Hague; ‘Royal City by the Sea’, called the residence city because of the many members of the Dutch Royal family. • The ‘Peace’ city of the Netherlands, proven track- Hague Amsterdam - 50 min. record hosting international congresses like the Nuclear Security Summit 2014 and the Global Conference on CyberSpace 2015. As a seat to Rotterdam - 30 min. the Dutch government, various UN institutions and international courts. • Rotterdam-The Hague Airport is just 20 minutes’ drive from the city center. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 45 minutes away. Direct access by train to Amsterdam and Brussels. CITY HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS AND MUSEUMS IN THE HAGUE The Peace Palace is home to international Home of the Dutch Royal Family – judicial institutions. The Noordeinde Palace. Panorama painting more than 14 metres high and The Binnenhof next to the Hofvijver houses the 40 metres in diameter. States General of the Netherlands. Visit the Mauritshuis with Vermeers ‘Girl with the Pearl Earring’. World Tour – Beach Volleyball The Hague will be a 24 hour pit-stop during the WorldFestivals Class and Hockey concerts - WK HOCKEY Volvo Ocean Race. Cultural festival on the Hofvijfer – ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’ celebrating the first herring of Festival Classique. the season during Vlaggetjesdag. Prinsjesdag - the Speech from the king at the Madurodam – a miniature park shows a replica of assembly of the States-General in the Ridderzaal. famous Dutch landmarks. CONFERENCE FACILITIES IN THE HAGUE • • • • LOUWMAN MUSEUM • A unique congress location, located in the Louwman Museum – hosting the largest private automobile collection in the world. • 6 multifunctional meeting and event rooms with the Great Hall as the largest room for exclusive meetings. • Capacity up to 1000 guests. • The Louwman Museum is situated only 10 minutes from Hilton The Hague. GEMEENTEMUSEUM • A location for an exhilarating cultural event. • Capacity up to 700 guests. • The new Tuinzaal with 700m2 • The Gemeentemuseum is located only 2.5 km from the hotel. JOIN US AT HILTON THE HAGUE HILTON THE HAGUE LO CAT I ON Stay at Hilton The Hague, with the largest guest rooms in The Hague (31m2) the perfect venue for business and leisure travelers. Situated in the old city center and embassy quarter, just a few steps from the Dutch Parliament and the Royall Stables. Close to high-end shopping and many famous museums as the Panorama Mesdag and The Mauritshuis. The Hague Central train station is located five minutes from the hotel. Awarded for ‘Best Hotel in the Netherlands’ three years in a row by Hotelspecials and two years in a row by Hotels.nl. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® award in 2016 and Top 10 Luxury Hotels in The Netherlands, also ranked 13th in the Top 25 Hotels in the Netherlands. Section Header 13 Hilton The Hague is close to the important business areas in The Hague. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES AT A GLANCE • 195 Guest Rooms, Suites and Studios. • Restaurant Pearl serving international cuisine with local and healthy products. • Executive Lounge with terrace and complimentary breakfast, drinks and • Cocktail bar SPARK for the best cocktails in town, snacks. with a sunny waterside terrace. • Free Wi-Fi in all public areas. • Coffee corner in the hotel lobby proudly serving Starbucks drinks. • 4 boardrooms, 5 flexible meeting spaces, a ballroom and a spacious • 24 hour fitness room featuring state-of-the-art atrium with a total capacity for up to equipment (including an internet connection). 400 participants. • Valet parking service. • Dedicated Hilton Meeting Host. • Connectivity station in the hotel lobby. LOBBY | FITNESS | EXECUTIVE LOUNGE ACCOMMODATION HILTON THE HAGUE ACCOMMODATION 195 ROOMS & SUITES In-room facilities • Rooms starting from 31m2 with timeless and high quality design, including an individual climate control and smart TVs. • All rooms offer a large bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Extra features Executive rooms & Suites • For longer stays, choose the Executive Studio and benefit from a separate kitchenette area, in addition to the amenities provided in standard rooms. • Access to Executive Lounge with complimentary breakfast, drinks and snacks. ONE BEDROOM SUITE HILTON GUEST ROOM | FAMILY ROOM ROYAL SUITE CONFERENCE & EVENTS AT HILTON THE HAGUE CONFERENCE & EVENTS DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED • Dedicated event space on one meeting floor. • 4 boardrooms and 5 flexible meeting spaces with natural daylight, air-conditioning, audiovisual equipment and high speed wireless internet. • Largest pillar-free ballroom in The Hague, The Mesdag, which can accommodate up to 400 people. • Light and modern Atrium next to The Mesdag, exceptionally suited for receptions and exhibitions. • Dedicated Hilton Meeting Host for assistance during your meeting to make sure you have a successful event. • Discover the unexpected! Click here for a video impression. CONFERENCE & EVENTS FLOOR PLAN AND CAPACITIES UPPER LOBBY | DEDICATED HILTON MEETING HOST | APP …DISCOVER CULINARY THE HAGUE …RED, WHITE AND BLUE – WITH A TOUCH OF GOLD! BALLROOM THE MESDAG PROUD TO SERVE STARBUCKS HOTEL LOBBY HILTON THE HAGUE COFFEE CORNER IN THE HOTEL LOBBY PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS DRINKS RESTAURANT PEARL HILTON THE HAGUE RESTAURANT PEARL AT A GLANCE • Inspired by Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring – famous of the painting in the Mauritshuis in The Hague. • Modern restaurant offers exquisite international cuisine prepared with local and seasonal products. • Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea and drinks. • Stylish, contemporary design making it a sight to behold. • Outdoor sunny terrace at the waterside. • Open for hotel guests and locals via a separate entrance. RESTAURANT PEARL BAR SPARK HILTON THE HAGUE BAR SPARK AT A GLANCE • Ideal location to relax after meeting or at workdays with international atmosphere. • Extensive range of sparkling wines and bites. Ideal venue for sparkling parties or informal cocktail receptions. • SPARK boasts a beautiful terraces located at the waterside, accessible for boats. Ideal for a quick sunny lunch. • Awarded as Best Hotel Bar in The Hague, in 2015 and in the Top 5 of the Barfight 2016 in Europe. BAR SPARK TERRACE BAR SPARK Section Header 36 CONTACT PERSONS HILTON THE HAGUE Groups, Conference & Events Team Sales Manager Hilton The Hague Hilton The Hague Mr. Sam Christ E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +31 70 710 70 11 T: +31 6 51 85 23 87 mobile General Manager Hilton The Hague Director of Sales - The Netherlands Mr. Sjoerd Sybesma Mr. Guy Stolk E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +31 6 41 04 73 90 mobile T: +31 6 20 54 37 01 mobile .
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