Staybridge Suites The Hague - Parliament

Staybridge Suites The Hague - Parliament is an IHG hotel whose name places it near the parliament quarter, within walking distance of the Binnenhof, the Hofvijver and the Mauritshuis. The Staybridge brand is built around longer stays, which usually means suite-style rooms with a separate living area and a kitchen or kitchenette, and that makes the hotel a good fit for families, groups and travellers who plan to stay several nights. Having a fridge and a place to prepare breakfast or a simple dinner takes pressure off the budget in a city where eating out adds up. Hotels of this brand tend to offer a relaxed, residential atmosphere rather than the formality of a grand city hotel, with features such as guest laundry facilities, a fitness room and a breakfast service. Check the details for your dates to see which of these are offered, as they can differ between rates and seasons. The location is the real advantage: the historic centre, the shopping streets and several of the best museums lie within a short walk, so you can leave the car or the tram pass behind for much of the stay.

The Mauritshuis, with Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, is close enough to walk to in a few minutes, and the Hofvijver and the Binnenhof area are on the doorstep. Noordeinde Palace Garden, the Escher museum and Panorama Mesdag are a short walk or tram ride away, and the Peace Palace Visitors Centre can be reached by tram.

For Delft, take a train from Den Haag Centraal, which is also a short ride or walk away, and you can be at Royal Delft within half an hour of leaving the hotel. Scheveningen beach is a tram ride, so you can combine culture with sea air.

The suites make the hotel a strong choice for families, where an extra room and a kitchen turn a cramped hotel stay into a comfortable one. They also suit couples on a longer trip and travellers who want to work remotely for part of their stay. Ask about the room layout when you book, since a suite with a separate bedroom is more comfortable for a group than a studio. The parliament quarter is quiet in the evening and at weekends, and a few restaurants and cafes are within walking distance.

Staybridge Suites suits travellers who value space, self-catering and a central position, and who are happy with a functional, modern style over a historic one. If you want a grand hotel with a famous restaurant, Hotel des Indes or Hotel Indigo are better matches. If you are staying a week or more, or travelling with children, the extra space and the kitchen are worth the choice. Compare rates for weekdays and weekends, since the parliament quarter is busier when parliament sits.