Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - de Cantharel

Does the job, situated relatively far from city centre, dining possibilities convinient shopping, train staiont, and a car available is probably a must. Decor is somewhat avant-garde with a cows scull on the wall in the room or bathtub in the middle of the room..

We spent the weekend there to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Everything was perfect. We had to pay extra for having a garden view but that was OK. The spa facilities are amazingly relaxing.

Beautiful hotel, not your typical, outdated "Van der Valk." This hidden gem is located in the heart of the Veluwe and offers a cosy atmosphere with modern rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, a sauna, and a lovely garden with sun beds. Both breakfast and the three-course dinner were excellent, with plenty of options to keep everyone satisfied. Do not expect massive portions. The hotel cares about the environment, so order more if necessary. Although everything looks spotless in the morning, the staff appears to go into stealth mode as the day progresses. Restocking, clearing empty glasses by the pool, and tidying up public spaces gradually fall off the radar which is sub par for a hotel of this caliber. The gym equipment requires maintenance, as do the pool lockers, which are all u/s. There’s also a big dilemma: The hotel seems to struggle with its identity. It needs to decide whether it’s a family-friendly place where kids can cannonball into the tiny pool and sneak around underwater with goggles, or if it’s the advertised wellness retreat with pool/sauna and garden that subtly suggests, “Maybe leave the kids at home.”

Top Hotel, super nice. Best service. Nice food. Excellent infrastructur für meetings. Best atmosphere.

Very good hotel, BUT pay attention to the comments about the non air con rooms near the kitchen (they do mention it !)

Not the best experience. Payed close to 230 a night (breakfast included) - When we arrived and got the key we got no further explanation about anything (breakfast time, wifi, gym/spa time, location room). - The temperature in the room was ridiculous, way too hot, no AC (only a climate control unit that didn't work as is should). The advice was: keep the balcony door open so the room will cool down. Result: bitten by mosquitoes. - The staff could be friendlier. It looked like some of them didn't want to be there at all and responded a bit rude. - The water from the shower was way too hot as well. Even in de coldest position of the tap. - The breakfast was fine but there wasn't much to choose from. Expected more for the price we've payed. I wanted to give a 2 star rating but ended up giving 3 because the surroundings where pretty good.