Eco Hotel Plantage Rococo

An old mansion is always special to sleep over. This one has friendly staff and a good tasting breakfast. On the other hand you should go here in the warmer time of the year. I was here during December and that wasn't very comfy. I wish I had taken warm pullovers and in-house scarfs to beat the cold. I didn't know upfront and wasn't enjoying the cold rooms, cold chairs to sit on and coffee that cooled down instantly. All part of the game, but then there is some difference to what you can call genuine/authentic and uncomfortable.

The place really has potential. Sadly the owners dont know enough about hoteling or just dont care. The owner Rob (I think he was the owner) proudly showed us up the stairs to our room whilst completely oblivious to the fact my wife was struggling with her suitcase. The welcome drink was completely forgotten. Dinner was a real disaster. Again completely oblivious, he didn't even ask why we didn't eat any of it. The energy saving lamps so dim only enhanced the disapointment of whatever it was that was being served. I could however see that the cheese platter was curling up with age. The 40 euro bottle of wine was great. And the Mussel starter was so irregular but delicious that I have been trying to copy the recepie at home ever since. Breakfast was not much better. But better than dinner. In total we paid E300,- for the drafty room and 250 for weird food for the two of us. I got a kick out of the atmosphere of the house, kind of this run down, gone by days of splendour or grandour, almost Cuba style or better yet; Evian style feeling. That was very cool also because it was summer. The drafty feeling might not be so cool in the winter. So paying 300 for the giant room was totally ok. Just the food was a disaster that we're still chuckling over in disbelief. Luckily we had a gift voucher to pay for it all otherwise we wouldn't be chuckling at all.

An amazing getaway "lost" in the countryside. We stayed there 3 nights and you wouldn't believe how benefic that place was for us. You are in the nature, the house is an old countryside mansion, you have bikes at your disposal to go wherever you want, like Haarlem. That's what we did and I clearly recommand this bike trip. The place is so calm, you only hear birds and you are surrounded by horses. You can use garden sofas, tables, braseros, long chairs near a small pound to simply enjoy what you need. About the room, a lovely and romantic suit with a huge bed in the attic. You even have a reading nook under the window. We also tried the restaurant and whaou... you have to taste what they are serving, it's just amazing. A great thank you also to the staff, they are all really kind and it makes the difference when everything goes as simple as living the moment! Un grand merci depuis la France ;)

Beautiful estate with a great restaurant. The interior is on point but with a very relaxed vibe. So is the staff. Great variety of delicious organic food on the menu. Prices are rather high but it seems reasonable seeing the luxury. It’s a perfect place to escape the city without a need to travel. It’s possible to go for a walk or bicycle ride as there are many nice paths. You can also admire horses.