Firstly, I want to say this is a great hotel. Ordinarily it would get 5 stars from me because everything was excellent. However, I think I was just unfortunate to be allocated a very small room - made even worse in my eyes by the fact I am an SPG member and this was on the 'SPG floor'. So, that alone brings it down one star. But, if / when I go back to the Hague, i will definitely stay here again.
It was a business trip, and I arrived on the train into Central Station. Although cold, it was dry, so I decided to walk to the hotel. It took just 10 minutes and was easy to find. I was immediately sat down at reception and check-in was smooth and quick.
Like i said, I was disappointed with the room size, but being English (??) i didn't complain. It was very well appointed, with a well stocked mini-bar and complimentary still water. Everything about the room was clean and tidy, and as I later found out, the bed and pillows were of the usual SPG standard and I had a fabulous nights sleep. The in-room safe had an electrical socket on the inside, allowing you to charge your phone / tablet securely whilst out at dinner or breakfast - a simple touch that is not found everywhere but is greatly appreciated.
The bathroom was incredibly small. Almost uncomfortably so. However, everything was clean and tidy. There was no separate shower, instead there was a huge rainforest shower head above the bath - this was great.
The bar is expensive - EUR7.95 for a pint of beer - but being on business and able to claim expenses it wasn't an issue.
Breakfast was good - a fine selection of hot and cold food, all fresh and well presented. I've maybe had better at other SPG hotels, but this was still good.
All in all, another SPG success, and one which I will certainly stay at again.
- Le Meridien The Hague
- The Hague Le Meridien
