Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden

Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden is operated by national and international hospitality students from the international hotel school, providing hands-on training in every department. The hotel holds the Golden Green Key certification for high sustainability standards, and it was the first hotel in the Netherlands to install a Dopper Water Tap for eco-friendly water refills. This student-run model delivers service that guests describe as exceptionally friendly and professional, with many noting that the staff go the extra mile.

Each of the 36 rooms includes an Auping bed, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a Nespresso coffee machine, with options ranging from Comfort Twin Rooms to Junior Suites and wheelchair-accessible units. The rooms are designed with sustainable materials, including a concrete floor finish, and feature interactive TV controls for lighting and curtains. Guests also find a kettle, a small fridge, and sustainable bathroom products such as solid soap bars instead of plastic bottles.

Restaurant Wannee serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on organic and sustainable dishes, developed by a SVH Master Chef specializing in Dutch cuisine. Breakfast is served à la carte with options like smoothies, fresh bread, and cooked dishes, while dinner offers a tasting menu that many guests call the best meal in the Netherlands. The hotel bar provides drinks and a coffee house on site, and special diet menus are available upon request.

The hotel offers various conference and meeting rooms equipped with modern technology, suitable for business travelers attending conferences. Additional business amenities include fax/photocopying services, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge service for organizing events. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and guests can use the fitness centre with locker rooms.

Notiz Hotel Leeuwarden is located near the historical city center, within a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride, and offers free on-site parking subject to availability. The hotel provides bike rental for exploring the Friesland region, and guests can visit the Fries Museum, Rengerspark, or take walking tours. The Wadden islands are easily accessible, and the cities of Heerenveen (30 minutes) and Groningen (under 1 hour) are within driving distance.

Sustainability: Golden Green Key certification, Dopper Water Tap, solid soap bars

Dining: Restaurant Wannee with organic Dutch cuisine by SVH Master Chef

Rooms: Auping beds, wheelchair-accessible units, interactive lighting controls

Parking: Free on-site parking subject to availability

Activities: Bike rental, walking tours, temporary art galleries

Concept: Student-run hotel offering hands-on hospitality training