Van Der Valk Hotels in Holland

Van Der Valk Hotels in Holland
Since 1939, when Martien and Rie van der Valk opened up their first humble restaurant in Voorschoten, the Van der Valk name has grown into one of Holland's leading hotel-restaurant chains. If you're planning on biking around Holland, you can make it easy by pre-booking an itinerary with the friendly Van der Valk hotel staff. They have over 56 branches throughout the country.

Amsterdam

Hotel Schipol is just a hop, skip and a jump from Amsterdam's airport, Hotel Schipol can accommodate all sorts of sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to the hotel's private football field. If that's not enough, the nearby Amsterdamse Bos is a haven for rowers, cyclists and joggers. At the end of a long, lively day, relax in the hotel's indoor pool.

Hotel Schipol
Rijksweg A4 Nr.3
2132 MA Amsterdam -- Schipol
Holland
011 (+31) 252 67 53 35
hotelschiphol.nl/en/

Utrecht

At Hotel De Biltsche Hoek, you have easy access to the nearby city of Utrecht and proximity to the Houdringhe woods. Whether hiking or cycling is your forte, the friendly staff can advise you where to go. There are 101 comfortable rooms, plus a suite, for guests requiring extra luxury. The Hotel De Biltsche Hoek allows pets for a small additional fee.

Hotel De Biltsche Hoek
De Holle Bilt 1
3732 HM De Bilt
Holland
011 (+31) 30 2205811
biltschehoek.com/home.aspx

Zuid-Holland

Hotel Avi Fauna is a must-stop on any cycling tour through Holland. The Hotel Avi Fauna is located right on the edge of a famous bird park, where you can watch and interact with a number of exotic winged creatures. Some of the most beautiful biking routes in the entire country are located in the vicinity; just ask the hotel staff where to begin pedaling. The town has a sports center and an adjacent swimming pool that all hotel guests have access to.

Hotel Avifauna - Alphen a/d Rijn
Hoorn 65
2404 HG Alphen aan den Rijn
Holland
011 (+31) 172 48 75 75
avifauna.nl/hotel/

Hotel Leiden is located right outside the center of Leiden, this van der Valk hotel is the place to be if you want to explore the area's bulb fields, sand dunes and beaches. You can also rent a boat to tour the city's canals, second only to Amsterdam's.

Hotel Leiden
Haagse Schouwweg 14
2332 KG Leiden
Holland
011 (+31) 71 5 731 731
hotelleiden.nl/en/

Article Written By Zach Feral

Zach Feral has been writing and editing professionally since 2003. He has a B.A. in philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York and pursued postgraduate studies at the Open University in the U.K. His writing has appeared in numerous international publications, including "Dazed & Confused," "Artforum" and "Think Again."

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