About Hotel Des Indes

Hotel Des Indes is located in The Hague, overlooking the city's main square, the Lange Vaarhout. Originally built as a town palace, the hotel opened its doors as a luxury hotel in 1881 and ever since has hosted kings, heads of state, aristocrats and celebrities.

"The hotel has long been recognised as one of the Netherland's most elegant hotels. Each hotel and resort within the Luxury Collection portfolio is a unique expression of its location. Hotel des Indes beautiful setting, stunning design and impeccable service combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience which fits perfectly with the Luxury Collection brand," said Paul James, Vice President, Luxury Collection & St Regis, Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

"It is fitting that this landmark hotel for The Netherlands is now in the company of some of the world's finest hotels and resorts as part of our Luxury Collection portfolio. The Hague is a wonderful destination for a luxury property and the addition of this hotel to the portfolio gives our global travelers a further choice of unique European city hotels to experience and explore," said Michael Wale, Senior Vice President, North West Europe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts."

The historical grandeur and understated elegance of the property, together with the comfort of bespoke Luxury Collection services and discrete modern technology, makes Hotel Des Indes the place to stay in The Hague for the sophisticated global traveller. The hotel underwent an extensive €35 million renovation by renowned architect Jacques Garcia in 2006 to restore the original splendor of the 92 guest rooms, suites and public areas. Garcia's other work includes the design of Hotel Costes in Paris, and the Hôtel des Beaux-Arts, and Le Rivoli-Notre Dame in the same city. In the United States, his projects include the Hotel Victor in South Beach and Jean-Georges Vongerichten's highly touted Spice Market.

The Hotel Des Indes also offers its customers a luxurious experience in the 315 square metre Health Club, where personal trainers provide guidance and advice, a swim can be enjoyed in the indoor heated swimming pool, followed by a steam bath, sauna, or the solarium. In addition spa treatments and massages, using luxury Payot products, are available to enhance well-being and relaxation.

Since 1881, the exquisite Restaurant-Lounge-Bar DesInDes has welcomed royalty, world leaders and artists from all four corners of the globe. Today, that tradition lives on in Executive Chef Ben Hardeman's delectable creations.  Hardeman trained in the three Michelin starred "Im Schiffchen" in Dusseldorf and collaborated with Parisian Chef Michel Rostang to create the innovative menu offered in the hotel's restaurant, lounge, and bar.

State of the art meeting facilities with ten elegant salons - boasting refined amenities for events, social functions meetings or seminars seating up to 80 delegates. Old-world grandeur combines with the latest in technology.