Hotel papendal is nicely situated in the woods around Arnhem. It is part of the Dutch sport academy “papendal”. Stayed here because of our annual congress. There are two different classes of rooms, we stayed in the three star room. Even though these rooms are in a bit outdated part of the hotel the rooms are modern and with very... More

As a member of a society that holds an annual scientific meeting at this hotel and congress center, I have stayed here several times. You can choose between bronze and silver rooms and gold suites (bronze, silver and gold as in Olympic medals as Papendal is also the head office of the national Olympic commitee and the national traing facility... More

We stayed here for 4 nights to see the Floriade and Kekenhof etc - well set off the road within pine woods and overlooking the golf course. Check-in was quick despite being part of a group, and reception staff we happy to provide a hair-dryer. The room was not huge but very well laid out - a bit like posh... More

Stayed 3 nights, booked in as 4* guests but room only 3* with many obvious things missing e.g. hairdryer. Breakfasts very good - dinner just awful. Contrary to the description at start of Hotel's owb website nothing we had was freshly cooked everything we had was either out of a tin or packet or out of the freezer and dropped... More

We spent 3 nights at the Papendal Hotel on a long weekend in late April from the UK whilst we visited the Floriade at Venlo and Amsterdam. The hotel is situated in the countryside, surrounded by trees and a golf course and was very quiet when we were there. The rooms were basic but very clean and tidy as was... More

Hotel papendal has two splitted areas: a modern 4* business and an old 3* part. Hotel sells the 3* star (with ugly old rooms) as a 4* accomodation and will not grade you up to the confirmed level. This means you won't get what you paid for while the front desk receptionist is not willing to offer any help or... More

This hotel is more a resort since they not only offer rooms but also offer meeting rooms and many sport facilities (although no pool actually inside the hotel). Because of the sporting facilities many athletes from all over Europe visit the complex for training purposes. We stayed in the hotel for a multiple day business meeting. Facilities were ok, WIFI... More

I stayed here for a couple of days in early September. The hotel is in a beautiful forested location, really pleasant surroundings with a good Gym. But, I found that the rooms were average and the mattress was way too soft for me, so not great sleep quality. Breakfast is help yourself, with a really good selection and the dug... More

Hotel Papendal is part of the National Sports Centre of the Netherlands. By car it is about 15 minutes from the city centre of Arnhem. I was ther for a conference. The hotel has a 4-star and a 3-star wing. Make sure that you book a room in the 4-star side if you want more than the basics. I stayed... More