Court Garden Hotel, The Hague

Court Garden Hotel holds both the GAIA GREEN Award 2018 and Green Key Gold certification, making it the first ecodesigned hotel in the Netherlands. The lounge offers complimentary organic and fair-trade coffee and tea available all day, plus a microwave and fridge for guests to store their own food. On-site private parking is available for €25 per night, and bicycle rentals allow guests to explore The Hague without a car.

Each of the 70 soundproof rooms is equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV and a laptop safe. Rooms feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries, and guests can choose from a pillow menu with three types of pillows. The rooms are cleaned daily, and same-day laundry service is available for €19 (drop off before 10am, pick up after 6pm, maximum 4 kg).

The hotel is 200 metres from the Peace Palace and a 15-minute walk from the historic Binnenhof and Panorama Mesdag. Tram stop Zoutmanstraat (line 17) is less than 10 metres from the entrance, providing direct access to the city centre and Central Station. Scheveningen Beach is 3.5 km away and reachable by bicycle in 15 minutes, with hotel bike rentals available.

Breakfast is served buffet-style featuring organic and fair-trade products, including gluten-free options and vegan choices such as hummus and baba ghanoush. The hotel offers special diet menus upon request, and fresh organic smoothie shots are available in the morning. Guests can also enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lounge until 11pm, with pastries sometimes provided.

The hotel provides express check-in/check-out and luggage storage before and after check-in. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business travellers, and the lounge offers a quiet space to work with free Wi-Fi (though not highlighted as a unique point, it is listed). The staff can assist with tram routes and local recommendations, and the hotel has wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests.

Sustainability: First ecodesigned hotel in the Netherlands with Green Key Gold certification

Location: 200 m from Peace Palace, tram stop at entrance

Rooms: 70 soundproof rooms with pillow menu & laptop safe

Dining: Organic breakfast with gluten-free & vegan options

Transport: On-site bicycle rentals & private parking (€25/night)

Services: Same-day laundry, meeting facilities, express check-in