Luxury Den Haag Apartment: Stunning Views & Smart TV!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into my experience at the "Luxury Den Haag Apartment: Stunning Views & Smart TV!" and let me tell you, it was…an experience, alright. Forget those overly polished travel blogs; this is the real, slightly-chaotic, often-hilarious truth. And yes, I'm going to make it SEO-tastic for those search engine crawlers, because, hey, gotta pay the bills (and maybe book another apartment).
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Meta Description: Ready for the lowdown on the "Luxury Den Haag Apartment"? Stunning views? Smart TV? The hype? I booked it, I stayed there, and let's just say, it was a rollercoaster. Honest review, mixed with some real-world observations, and a whole lot of Dutch charm (and occasional frustration!). Full review!
Alright, let's goooo!
First impressions: Stunning. Views. Seriously, the brochure wasn't lying. My jaw genuinely dropped. I snagged a high floor, and seeing the city spread out before me…it was breathtaking. You could see the Peace Palace shimmering, the whole damn city felt like it was spread out like a delicious, beautiful board game. Okay, calm down, self. But yeah, the windows are massive, thankfully with blackout curtains, because after that initial gawk-fest, my jet lag hit me hard. Score!
Accessibility: Now, this is where things got interesting. The ad boasted it was "wheelchair accessible." That's a BIG claim. I'm not in a wheelchair, but travelling with someone who uses one occasionally means I'm always scoping out those details. The elevator was a lifesaver, absolutely essential. The facilities for disabled guests were… present, but felt… a little bit ‘Dutch-minimalist’ in their implementation. I’ll call it…adequate. Getting to the front door without any stairs was great. The exterior corridor on my floor was a bit narrow, but manageable.
Cleanliness and Safety: Where They Really Shine (and Where There's Room for Improvement)
Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the COVID-19 situation. This place, I gotta give 'em credit, tried. They had hand sanitizer everywhere, the ubiquitous "Please wash your hands!" signs (which, after a week of travel are just a blur). They advertised anti-viral cleaning products and room sanitization between stays. And, let’s be honest, it looked and smelled clean. The daily disinfection in common areas seemed legit. I saw the staff going at it like they were in a battle against the invisible enemy. They even had the individually-wrapped food options. The only thing I’d question is this is how the food looked tasty.
But… There was a slight, slight disconnect. The apartment felt clean, but my obsessive-compulsive (yes, I’m admitting it) mind kept finding…dust bunnies in the corners. Maybe I'm being too harsh, but the thought of how much effort went into these COVID-ready preparations made me a bit more demanding. I opted out of the room sanitization, which, as I understand it, is an option. I also was happy to see that the staff was trained in the safety protocols. My room wasn't dirty, but I felt like I was looking for dirt. It was a weird juxtaposition: high-end luxury, with a hint of ‘almost perfect’.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: The Buffet Battle and the Quest for a Decent Coffee
They boast about the restaurants and coffee shop. I was excited. Especially after a long flight, and a hungry belly, I thought, "Finally, some good grub!"
Spoiler alert: It wasn't all sunshine and stroopwafels.
First, the breakfast [buffet]. The Asian breakfast was a bit underwhelming. Nothing was particularly bad, just… bland. I like my food to have a personality, not just occupy the plate. The Western breakfast was a bit better, the eggs were actually cooked and the buffet had quite the variety. However, The coffee/tea in restaurant was…well. The kind that makes my tea taste like it’s been brewed in a bog. There was a coffee shop too. It was the same coffee.
I did try the happy hour at the bar. Score! The drinks were decent (though, again, not life-altering), and the poolside bar was a great place to relax. They also had a snack bar and I was able to grab some snacks and a bottle of water or two. Plus a Desserts in restaurant that made me smile.
Services and Conveniences: Bless the Wi-Fi (Mostly)
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Yes! And, for the most part, it worked. Actually, scratch that, it worked wonderfully. I was able to stream, work, and annoy my friends and family with pictures of the views. The desk was a perfect size.
Some quick shout-outs: The daily housekeeping was efficient and friendly. The concierge was a lifesaver – they helped me navigate the city, find a pharmacy (because, jet lag), and even booked a quick airport transfer. The car park [free of charge] was a HUGE win. I didn't rent a car, but it was nice to know the option was there. The elevator was definitely a good thing, too.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax: Spa Dreams (Alas…)
Okay, the hype on the Spa! I was seriously looking forward to some pampering. They had a sauna, a steamroom, and a massage. All very exciting.
Here's the thing: I peeked at the fitness center (a teeny room with some treadmills and weights) and felt…uninspired. The massage was booked solid for days. The pool was… a view was there, but the pool was closed. Not cool. It was a bit of a letdown after the initial promise.
For the Kids: Meh. I had no kids with me. The babysitting service seemed to be an option. But again, nothing spectacular.
Available in all rooms: The Essentials (and a Few Quirks)
Alright, let's talk the basics. And the quirks:
- Air conditioning: Worked like a dream.
- Alarm clock: Yup.
- Bathrobes: Plush!
- Bathroom phone: Useless but…present.
- Bathtub: Glorious after a 10-hour flight.
- Blackout curtains: Saved my sanity.
- Coffee/tea maker: See earlier coffee rant.
- Complimentary tea: Again, not great, but better than the coffee.
- Daily housekeeping: Excellent.
- Desk: Perfect for laptop work.
- Extra long bed: I'm tall, so that was appreciated.
- Free bottled water: Always a plus!
- Hair dryer: Essential, thank heavens.
- High floor: BEST THING EVER.
- In-room safe box: Checked.
- Internet access – wireless: Stellar.
- Ironing facilities: Needed after the flight.
- Laptop workspace: Comfortable.
- Linens: Fresh.
- Mini bar: Expensive, but hey, options!
- Non-smoking: YES!
- Private bathroom: Always a good thing.
- Reading light: Nice touch.
- Refrigerator: Useful for snacks and drinks.
- Satellite/cable channels: Endless scrolling…
- Separate shower/bathtub: Luxurious.
- Smoke detector: Good.
- Soundproofing: Crucial for city noise.
- Telephone: Useless.
- Toiletries: Fine, standard hotel stuff.
- Towels: Fluffy.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Worked flawlessly.
Getting Around: Airport Transfer Blues (and a Free Car Park!)
I used the airport transfer. It was…fine. A tad expensive, and a bit late (which is a big no-no in my book). I wasn't sure if they offered it again.
The Verdict: Is it Worth It?
Okay, so the "Luxury Den Haag Apartment" is…complicated. The stunning views are worth the price of admission alone. The Smart TV was great. The cleaning was well done. There was a ton of space. The free car park was awesome. The location was perfect.
However, the spa was underwhelming, the food was pretty mediocre and the accessibility was so-so.
Ultimately, would
Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Apartment Awaits in Marktleuthen!
Okay, buckle up, buttercup, because this isn't your pristine, perfectly-planned itinerary. This is… my itinerary. And it's gonna be a mess. But hopefully, a fun mess. This is for a stay in a Contemporary Apartment in Den Haag (that's The Hague, for the geographically challenged) with the all-important TV. Because let's be honest, sometimes a good telly is all you need.
The Hague Hangover (aka The Imperfect Schedule)
Day 1: Arrival, Apartment Chaos, and the Promise of Kroketten
- Morning (ish) - Flight and Arrival: Okay, so the flight was delayed. Surprise! You'd think after all these years of travel I'd learn to pack a power bank. Nope. Spent the whole flight judging my fellow passengers. The dude in the Hawaiian shirt? Pretty sure he was smuggling… something.
- Arrived at Schiphol (Amsterdam) airport, which, even after the delays, is beautifully clean. But getting to The Hague? Holy Dutch bike lanes, Batman! The train was smoother than a Vermeer painting, but the Google Maps directions? Well, let's just say I wandered around the "Contemporary Apartment" area looking like a lost tourist for a good 20 minutes before finally finding the building.
- Midday - Apartment Inspection and Meltdown (Mini): Found the apartment! Hooray! Key… Works! Double Hooray… Wait. No coffee. Okay, okay. Deep breaths. The apartment itself is… contemporary, as advertised. Lots of clean lines, grey. Might be a little too clinical for my taste, but hey, at least the TV is massive. (This is good. Very good.) Unpacked (read: threw everything everywhere). The fridge could use a wipe down, but hey, it has potential for beer.
- Afternoon - Grocery Store Gauntlet & Kroketten Quest (and a little breakdown): Right, so I went to the grocery store. Dutch grocery stores… they're like a museum of deliciousness. Except I couldn’t find the coffee filter and just wanted to have a damn cup of coffee. And those little "kroketten" things? (Deep-fried meat-filled goodness, if you haven't had the pleasure) Absolutely must-have. Found a little shop near the apartment with the name that was a mystery in dutch to me! I ate my first kroket. It was heaven. Crispy, meaty, glorious. I immediately ordered another one. And then another.
- Evening - Couch Lock and Channel Surfing: TV time! The remote's a bit complex, but I'm pretty sure the internet is working. Perfect. I’m officially a couch potato. Settled in for a night of Dutch television (with subtitles, of course). Realised that I haven't brushed my hair. Oh well. Tomorrow will be better. At least I have kroketten dreams.
Day 2: Beach Bliss (and a Near-Disaster with a Canal)
- Morning - Coffee Conundrum and a Bike Disaster: Coffee situation: resolved. Eventually. Spent way too long figuring out the coffee machine. After that, it was time to face the bicycle that came with the apartment. It's a Dutch thing. But that thing was a beast, so I chose to walk.
- Midday - Scheveningen Beach and a Near-Death Experience (with a Bike): Scheveningen beach! Gorgeous. The North Sea air is bracing. Watched the surfers, which inspired me to try to ride the bicycle. I didn't fall. Success? Well, I didn't end up in a canal, which is a win. The wind was brutal, though. My hair is now a permanent, wind-blown mess.
- Afternoon - Grote Marktstraat and a shopping spree? Grote Marktstraat, aka big shopping mall. You know, the one with all the cute little shops. I bought a scarf.
- Evening - "The Mauritishuis" and Vermeers: The Mauritshuis Museum. Seeing Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" in real life? Honestly? Emotional. (It's ridiculously moving). And the other Vermeers? Stunning. My feet hurt, but my soul is happy. I'll need a beer and a snack, though.
Day 3: Royal Ramblings and Food Fumbles
- Morning - The Binnenhof and the Royal Mess: Tried to find "the Binnenhof," the Dutch Parliament. Got lost. Again. Ended up wandering around some ridiculously fancy buildings. Felt out of place. Briefly considered starting a revolution to get free coffee in this city (with better coffee filters).
- Midday - Food Fumbles & Fries: I'm officially starving. I'll have to try the fries again. Tried some street food "bitterballen." They were… interesting. Sort of like tiny, deep-fried meat-filled balls of mystery.
- Afternoon - Art and Architecture: Visited the Escher Museum (super trippy!). The city's architecture is really something. The mix of old and new… wow.
- Evening - The Hague's Nightlife (and a potential dating disaster): Went out for dinner. The place was lovely. Met… someone. Well, attempted to talk. I might have said something stupid. Or maybe I just rambled. It was a good night out, and I hope it will not be my last.
Day 4: Departure and Dutch Dreams
- Morning - Last Breakfast and Packing Panic: Gotta get ready to leave. Where did the time go? Had my last (hopefully glorious) coffee. Packed. Threw some stuff away. Cried a little.
- Midday - Farewell, The Hague: Headed to the train. Said goodbye to the contemporary apartment. Amsterdam again. The journey was smooth, and I had the time to reflect. I'm leaving a bit of my heart here, that's for sure.
This is it. The real deal. And it's perfect, in all its messy glory.
Unbelievable Italian Escape: Belvilla by Oyo Casa Sassetta Awaits!
Luxury Den Haag Apartment: You Ask, I Answer (and Probably Ramble!)
What's the view *really* like? Because "stunning" is a bit…overused, isn't it?
Okay, okay, "stunning." Let's get real. When they said "stunning," I was picturing the Eiffel Tower, but you know, even better, because like, *different*! The truth? The view is… well, it depends. It's spectacular. Seriously. Think vast, like, I'm talking a *massive* expanse of Den Haag stretching out before you.
The first morning I woke up, and I actually let out this little gasp. I'm not a gasper, I swear! But the light...it just floods in and makes everything glow. The Hague's beautiful architecture is there, like delicate pieces of artwork, you can clearly see how the Netherlands is so flat, and on a clear day, you can see, well, *a lot*. The sea is there in the distance, hazy and gorgeous. You almost feel like you are on top of the city. It's definitely a morning view worth waking up for, even if you're a grumpy sleeper, and I'm *definitely* a grumpy sleeper.
One annoying thing, you have to be very cautious, the sun always seems to be in my eyes at inconvenient moments. But I'd say it's worth. Honestly, a few times I just sat with my coffee and stared out the window for, like, an hour. And... I might have accidentally burned my toast more than once because I was so distracted. Worth it.
The Smart TV… is it actually smart? Or just another brick in the wall of tech disappointment?
Ugh, Smart TVs. Don't even get me started on the technological singularity! But... this one? Surprisingly, yes. It *is* actually smart. I went in expecting the usual struggle: endless buffering, a remote control that’s more confusing than quantum physics, and a desperate attempt to connect to *anything*. Nope. The setup was pretty straightforward.
I will say, the remote is a tad fiddly and I did spend a solid ten minutes trying to figure out how to change the volume. But once I got the hang of it, it was like, "Okay, this is livable.". All the streaming apps were already there (Hallelujah!), and the internet connection was stable. Praise be! I Binged watch an entire season of... actually, nevermind, it's embarrassing. Let's just say it was a *guilty pleasure*.
The worst part is definitely the time you will spend trying to find something to watch. Like, sometimes I would just stare at the menu, paralyzed by choice. But hey, that’s a first-world problem, right? I can't complain.
Is the apartment truly "luxury"? What does that even *mean* these days?!
"Luxury"... it's a word thrown around like glitter at a rave. Does it mean gold-plated faucets? Probably not, but kind of hoping. This apartment is…nice. Really nice. Forget your hotel rooms, there are so many things. The furniture is stylish and comfortable, the bed is like sleeping on a cloud (seriously, I may or may not have considered stealing the mattress), and the kitchen is actually usable. I was able to make a proper breakfast.
The bathroom? Modern, spotless, with a giant walk-in shower. (And the water pressure is *amazing*!) My only complaint? The towels weren't fluffy enough. That's the only thing that was genuinely disappointing, I'm not a fan.
Look, it’s not Buckingham Palace. But it *is* a genuinely comfortable, well-appointed space that made me feel... well, not exactly royal, but definitely pampered. And after a long day of sightseeing, coming back to this apartment was a total treat. Even though a long day of sightseeing in Den Haag, honestly, is just a short walk. But anyway...I loved it.
Is it noisy? I can't stand noise!
Noise is the ultimate dealbreaker for me. And I’m happy to report, it was relatively quiet. The double-glazed windows work their magic. You can still hear the occasional siren or distant laughter, but it's mostly muffled. It’s a city, right? But the building is well-insulated, so it's not like living next to a drum circle.
I did have a bit of a scare one night – I thought someone was trying to break in! Turns out, it was just a particularly enthusiastic pigeon, pecking at the window. He looked pretty disappointed when I opened the window and told him to scram. Even a pigeon couldn't ruin the serenity. I guess it’s still city, though.
So, if you’re looking for absolute silence, you might need to find a yurt in the Gobi Desert. But if you’re okay with the gentle hum of city life, you’ll be just fine.
What's the location like? Easy to get around?
The location? Prime, baby, prime! It's in a fantastic spot, super central. Everything is within walking distance or a short tram ride away. (The trams are super efficient, by the way.) I walked everywhere! The beach felt like a hop and a skip away. Getting to the museums was a breeze. Even the train station didn't take too long to get to.
There are shops, cafes, and restaurants right at your doorstep. I went looking for a place that sells Stroopwafel, and well, I don’t need to go into detail. It was easy to find everything I needed and more! And it has a great coffee shop. And it's so easy to get to the rest of the Netherlands from there.
Honestly, the location alone is a huge selling point. You're in the heart of everything, but the apartment itself is a haven of calm. If you’re okay with walking in the Netherlands, this apartment is perfect!
Any downsides? Be honest!
Okay, let's be real. There are always *some* downsides. The biggest one? Having to leave! No, seriously. That view... I miss it. The coffee machine took a little bit to get used to. And okay, maybe I got a little lost in the apartment complex the first time I went to the laundry room. It’s a maze!
Also, the lack of a proper balcony. I like a good balcony! But the windows open wide, and you can still breathe the fresh air. Also, the kitchen is a little tight, if you're planning on cooking gourmet meals for a small army, just maybe look elsewhere. But for a few days? Absolutely fine.
Honestly, the minor annoyances were easily overshadowed by the positives. I'm trying to think of what to give it as a minus, but honestly? I'm struggling. I'm grasping at straws here.
Would you stay there again?
