Hotel Des Indes is The Hague's classic luxury address, a five-star hotel on Lange Voorhout, the tree-lined avenue at the heart of the diplomatic and museum quarter. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and has around ninety rooms and suites, from Classic Single and Superior rooms through Deluxe and Executive rooms to Junior and Presidential suites. Rooms are furnished in a traditional, polished style, with a Nespresso machine, a minibar and a walk-in shower with a separate soaking tub in many categories. Downstairs there is Restaurant Des Indes with a French-style menu and a long wine list, Bar Des Indes in a former stable, and a lounge for afternoon tea and drinks. The DesInDes Spa has treatment rooms and a health club with a gym, an indoor pool with jet streams, a sauna and a steam bath.
The location is the main reason to choose it. The Escher museum is about a minute on foot, the Mauritshuis and the Plein are about four minutes away, and The Hague Centraal station is around twelve minutes on foot or a short tram ride on lines 15 or 16 to Korte Voorhout.
The Binnenhof, the Panorama Mesdag and the Noordeinde Palace gardens are all within an easy walk. That makes it the best base for a trip built around museums and walking, and it means you can return to the hotel in the afternoon to rest between sights.
The rooms vary in size and outlook, so it is worth asking for the type that suits your trip. Ask about room outlook when you book, since some rooms are quieter than others, and suites add space for longer stays. Breakfast is available for an additional charge, and the restaurant, the bar and 24-hour room service make it simple to eat in.
The hotel has a long history as a place for the great and the good, and the ballerina Anna Pavlova died here in 1931, a detail the staff are happy to share. Pets are not allowed, except service animals.
Good to know
Valet parking with electric charging points is available for a fee per day, and spots are limited, so ask when booking. The Museumkwartier garage is an alternative. The hotel suits couples marking an occasion, business travellers on diplomatic or legal trips, and anyone who values a quiet, elegant base over a long list of leisure facilities. Families can be accommodated, but the price level and formal style make it better for adults. Book early for weekends and event periods, since The Hague's conference calendar can fill rooms.
Why stay here
- ✓Five-star Leading Hotels of the World member
- ✓DesInDes Spa and health club
- ✓Indoor pool with sauna and steam bath
- ✓Restaurant Des Indes
- ✓Bar Des Indes in a former stable
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Valet parking with EV charging
- ✓One minute from the Escher museum
Good questions
Where is Hotel Des Indes?+
It is at Lange Voorhout 54-56 in the centre of The Hague. The Escher museum is about a minute on foot and the Mauritshuis about four minutes away.
Does it have a spa and pool?+
Yes, the DesInDes Spa offers massages and treatments and has a health club with a gym, an indoor pool with jet streams, a sauna and a steam bath.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for an additional charge, so check the rate you book. The restaurant, bar and room service make other meals simple.
