nh Hotel in Waalwijk, NL next to Efteling - best value for money
1st impression on arrival: OMG, looks like a motel and a bit 70s
Resumee on departure: could not be better – best value for the money!
You enter this U-shape building in the connecting part where you find the reception,a very big lounge with fireplace, Brasserie Thyme (with large terrace and playground) as well as access to conference rooms. Behind the lift are:exits to the garden and terraces,stairs to the restaurant Gusto on the 1st floor,drinks machine,other seating areas and accesses to both wings/the rooms.
Looking for it one might find proof of the building’s age here or there. However,I would like to stress that all equipment – furniture,textiles,decoration,etc. is everywhere according to the latest standard also in the rooms: among other things kettle, tea, coffee,high-class hair drier,rain shower,extremely comfortable bath tub, deep and wide,minibar,safe,towel-heating, mirror incl. magnifier, high-quality hygiene products. In the lobby a big choice of warm drinks – also to go – as well as extras like Glühwein and various cakes and pastries which were nicely arranged before the fireplace – all f.o.c..
Our quiet room was very clean and so were all public areas.
Through large glass panelled areas in the restaurant,the Brasserie and towards the garden one has access to the terraces which must be quite pleasant in summer.
Nothing to complain about the special Christmas menu except perhaps that the waiting time between the courses was slightly too long – the restaurant was fully booked also by many locals. My advice: not all employees speak English so a menu in two languages would be better.
Self-service breakfast: NOTHING missing!Exceptional choice of bread and local bakery,fresh fruit and juices as well as jams,chocolate flakes,etc.
At different places like the self-service assortments in the restaurant and even at the reception you could find small staircases for the little ones. A large area next to the restaurant was turned into an extensive children`s paradise with all kind of toys,costumes,cushions,dolls,etc. for every age i. e. no time to bother parents or whine… also because each of them had received a cook’s cap after their meal and at the departure every child received a textile puppet cook penguin? A remarkable friendliness towards children everywhere!
Furthermore it is worth mentioning that every single staff member was helpful and very friendly though some not bilingual .
Only 1 reason to complain: no toilet brush in the bathroom.
Efteling is less than 3km away and can be reached by bus in approx. 5 min. A stop is within a 4 minute walk from the hotel and you hop off at the 2nd stop. A bicycle ride (available at hotel) takes under 15min.,by car longer due to traffic.
We took advantage of a special offer including 1 Efteling ticket,each,and breakfast. Assuming 15, - each for that (more than justified for its quality and quantity),cost for 1 night for each of us was 27, - €!
All thumbs up! Seriously recommend!!!
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