Duin & Kruidberg Country Estate, Velsen

This nice 5 star hotel is situated near Santpoort, The Netherlands. Close to the sea and Haarlem. It's ambience (the main entrance hall has a fireplace, where you can relax from your journey) is perfect if you want a romantic weekend. We've booked a room in the old part of the Hotel (there's a below ground-level new part too). It was not big, comfortable though, but that's quite normal for these kind of hotels. Though the drainage in the shower was slow, the overall comfort was adequate. We had a superb dinner in the award winning restaurant (Michelin star). Our waiter was one as most should be. He presented our food with a nice story, he was calm and clear. Breakfast next morning wasn't much more than usual (except for the champagne), a regular continental breakfast. Thus, if you're looking for romance and luxury, visit Duin & Kruidberg!