Hotelchain: Van der Valk
Location: Vianen – The Netherlands
Classification: 4 star hotel
Official website: hotelvianen.nl

Hotel Vianen is a gracious hotel that offers all the facilities of a high class hotel. The hotel is conveniently located near the highway and Utrecht is only 15 minutes away. But even when you are not visiting Utrecht or the surrounding areas, there are so many things to do here! Let me tell you why I like this hotel that much …

First of all, the Dutch hospitality is noticeable throughout your stay. Van der Valk hotels is a Dutch hotel chain and people that work in hotel will do their upmost best to offer you a nice and easy going hotel experience. From the moment I entered the hotel, I felt home. The lobby area is accommodating and gives a good first impression. I loved the fire place. The reception staff was very kind and knowledgeable about the hotel and its facilities. Everything we needed to know was explained in a professional way.

Hotel Vianen has 200 comfortable rooms. Do note that from the outside you wouldn’t expect such a nice and classy interior. The hotel has undergone several renovations and is totally up to date. I was surprised to see how nicely decorated the entire hotel was. Rooms are – again – very comfortable and spacious – as usual at any Van der Valk hotels. A huge bonus: each room at hotel Vianen has a whirlpool tub! Perfect for relaxing and romantic moments!

Most Van der Valks offer theme suites. I was fortunate to stay at the Ibiza Suite and was blown away! Incredible how they managed to create such a great ambiance in the room. From the wooden floors to the giant jacuzzi. I loved it all. The suite has a nice cozy sitting area with adjoining sleeping area. The fireplace lookalike that separates the living from sleeping area is nicely done!

The huge jacuzzi is the center piece of the bathroom. The Ibiza Suite even comes with a sauna and steam room. All is decorated in the Ibiza theme. It is all about the details here such as the nice champagne bucket and bright colors throughout the entire room.

The onsite restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We had dinner here and the chef didn’t disappoint us, in fact we were pleasantly surprised with each dish. We started with a delicious red beet carpaccio which tasted excellent. The mixed grill which came with glazed carrots as a main course made me feel in heaven. And no dinner without a dessert J We thoroughly enjoyed a delicious moelleux au chocolat with vanilla sauce and caramel ice cream. Hotel Vianen offers a great ‘Dinerdeal’: for 32,50 EUR per person you can chose from several starters, main courses and desserts. Fantastic value for money! Also, if you are not staying at the hotel, you are more than welcome at the restaurant for a delicious meal.

It would be pretty difficult (let’s say, impossible) to get bored at Hotel Vianen! Their Wellness Club is a must visit while staying here! The indoor swimming pool is gorgeous and guests can make use of the sauna and steam room as well at no additional charges. If you want to stay in shape, be sure to check out the fitness facility. The large fitness club is great. All staff members I met were the most accommodating and caring people one could wish for.

The next morning, after a nice swim, I enjoyed breakfast. As usual, breakfast at Van der Valk is something to look forward to. The buffet style breakfast at hotel Vianen is of a great quality. There’s something for anyone. I appreciated the large selection of granola. Again, service here was top notch. What a great way to start our day!

Van der Valk Vianen is one of a kind, I love everything about this hotel… from the most comfortable rooms to the best staff making my stay truly unforgettable! Can’t wait to return to this wonderful hotel!