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Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Bawah Reserve
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Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
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Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
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Aria Hotel Budapest
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Il Sereno Como
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Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
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Prinsenhof Groningen is a 4-star superior boutique hotel in the city centre of Groningen. Standing in the shadows of the Martini Tower, bordering the walled garden called Prinsentuin, the hotel is situated in one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful buildings.
Hotel Prinsenhof has 34 unique rooms, two high-end restaurants and four classy private areas for parties or business meetings. Prinsenhof offers exquisite luxury, seven days a week – be it for a stay in the hotel or for lunch, drinks or dinner.
Surrounded by green, the peacefulness behind Prinsenhof’s distinctive gate is almost tangible when you embark on a stay at this unique location in Groningen’s city centre. Prinsenhof’s team is dedicated to exceeding your expectations.
THE HISTORY
The Groninger Monumentenfonds (Groningen Monumental Fund) described Prinsenhof as one of the most beautiful buildings in the city of Groningen, and we couldn’t agree more. ‘There are very few buildings that tell so much about the city’s history as this monument’, said to Dick Janssen, former director of the Groningen Monumental Fund.
The building’s origin lies with the Brethren of Communal Life, who lived here rather modestly around 1436 and rebuilt their home to an impressive church in which the brasserie is situated.
Where used to be the church’s nave, is now a bar; where used to be the chancel, is now an elevated lounge. The ancient bricks along the sides of the brasserie still show traces of the old Crosses.
In 1569 the complex was rebuilt into an episcopal palace of the first bishop of Groningen and Drenthe. After he deceased, the palace was again rebuilt, this time into the ‘Herenhof’ (Master’s Court), which was home to the governor George Lalaing.
This was the beginning of Prinsenhof’s history of being the governors’ residence, among which the princes of Orange-Nassau. In the 17th century, the Prinsentuin, the garden, was edified. The letters W and A, which you can find in the current garden’s box hedges, stem from governor Willem Frederik and his wife Albertine Agnes.
You can enter the Prinsentuin through the sundial gate at the Turfsingel. The special sundial, which is the gate’s eponym, was placed in 1731. It shows you the time in various ways.
The Latin text has the following message: ‘Past’s time is nothing, future’s is uncertain, present’s is fragile. Don’t waste yours.’ To kill time, the ladies of the court strolled through the two tree arches. The Prinsentuin is still well-known for those fairy-tale green paths.
After the last governor left in 1795 as a consequence of the French Revolution, the Prinsenhof was used as a military hospital until 1905. During WWI, the military police stayed at the Prinsenhof.
This was followed by a period of vacancy and decay until the radio and tv station RTV Noord occupied the complex. After a thorough renovation, in 2012, Prinsenhof became a 4-star boutique hotel with two high-end restaurants. This is the first time in its entire history that the Prinsenhof became publicly accessible.
ROYAL SUITE
The Royal Suite is a classic, spacious suite with an extravagant bathroom and unique view on the Prinsentuin, the Prince Garden. The suite is 55 square meters big and has a king-sized bed.
LOFT SUITE
The Loft Suite is our biggest room with a separate seating area, half-open bedroom and double rain shower with a view. It is 70 square meters with a king-sized bed. Two extra beds can be added to the Loft Suite. Unfortunately, it is not accessible via elevator.
JUNIOR SUITE
The Junior Suites are extra-large double rooms with various extravagant details like a fireplace or canopy bed. They are 35-45 square meters in size. The bathrooms, some of which are on a mezzanine level, have a rain shower and a bathtub. All beds are king-sized.
DELUXE ROOM
The Deluxe rooms are spacious double rooms in various styles with a rain shower and bathtub. They are 30-35 square meters. One of those rooms just has a rain shower with a very special view. All of the beds, with one exception of a twin room with two 120 cm beds, are king-sized.
DINING
In addition to the luxurious hotel rooms, the monumental building holds two restaurant concepts, each with a very different culinary experience.
For a full-evening programme with a view on the monumental garden, the Prinsentuin, you are welcome in the Fine Dining Restaurant Nassau. At the brasserie, with adjacent terrace at the courtyard, you can enjoy breakfast, an informal lunch, drinks and festive dinners.
BRASSERIE
In the brasserie lies the origin of the Prinsenhof complex. In 1436, The Brethren of Communal Life rebuilt their, up until then modest, accommodation into an impressive church. The brasserie is therefore the centre of Prinsenhof, which you can sense everywhere.
Every single day, the brasserie is the place to be for a variety of guests. Hotel guests and walk-ins drink a cup of coffee; when the weather allows it, you can enjoy a quick lunch on the courtyard terrace.
At the elevated back, on what used to be the chancel, lunch, drinks or diner is served next to an impressive mantelpiece. The cocktail bar is situated in the lounge’s lower area, the former nave.
RESTAURANT NASSAU
Fine dining restaurant Nassau is situated in the former bed chamber of the Prince of Nassau. Overlooking the monumental Prinsenhof gardens, our guests dine in a luxurious ambiance.
We are proud of our heritage and the soil that we live on. The Northern parts of The Netherlands have so much to offer. Chef Christian de Vries, souschef Dion te Velde and their team prefer to use local products.
Stories of our farmers, the fisherman, the hunters and the growers inspire us. We use the best products that our surroundings have to offer. This is reflected in the sustainable products that we select and carefully prepare for our guests.
Nassau is innovative and receives praising reviews in the Michelin, Gault&Millau and Lekker guides. Apart from the à la carte menu, we serve a 5- to 7-course Experience menu, always respecting seasonal availabilities.
Restaurant manager Jeroen Bekkenkamp and sommelier Ronald Aikes-van Dijk are in charge in the restaurant and they are dedicated to make your evening unforgettable. You can choose to give it a finishing touch with accompanying wines from our international wine collection.
MEETINGS
Prinsenhof is known for its quality and offers peace and space for all your festive or business events. Prinsenhof’s team is happy to help you plan a great diversity of activities, such as corporate presentations, business lunches, dinners or meetings, or several-day trainings and other gatherings.
Moreover, Prinsenhof is the place to be for festive events like an extravagant or modest wedding, birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, inaugural lectures or reunions. We naturally adhere to the imposed Corona measures. However, also 1.5 meters away there are various options for a business or private meeting.
PRIVATE GET-TOGETHERS
You can reserve a total of four stylish halls. In addition to that, Prinsenhof has two high-end restaurants and offers the possibility to reserve the various areas for private lunches and dinners.
Moreover, you can exclusively book the entire location – restaurants, halls and hotel rooms – for big events. At Prinsenhof we offer individual service and advice to meet your wishes and needs. You are very welcome to ask for a non-binding, bespoke tender.
WEDDINGS
At Prinsenhof, you will marry at one of Groningen’s most beautiful and photogenic locations. Situated between the garden Prinsentuin and the small park Martinikerkhof, Prinsenhof has a spacious ambiance right in the city centre. Contemporary and classic – the team of Prinsenhof gives you an all-inclusive experience.
The monumental building has been a wedding location since as early as 1659. It was in that year that the first and only baronial wedding took place in Groningen. Todays’ Prinsenhof is proud of this rich history which is evident throughout the building’s unique decor.
Give a festive reception with a subsequent intimate dinner in Restaurant Nassau. Make use of the fairy-tale yard, the Prinsentuin, with a toast at the back terrace. Have the wedding ceremony at the Prinsenzaal and complete your special day with romantic stay in one of our luxurious rooms and suites.
Through our personal consultant and event manager Jildou van der Heide, Prinsenhof provides a unique experience for every bridal couple. It is our goal to exceed your expectations and to give you an unforgettable day full of beautiful memories.
