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Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol A home away

from home

Tailored to your needs Everything can be tailored to the guest's wishes. Van der Linden highlights the New York Room in the recently added section. “This is a large room of about 1,000 square meters, which can be divided into three sections. Even when divided, the proportions always are right, so it never feels like an ‘adjusted’ space.‘’ Regarding the latest technology, the confe rence hotel keeps pace with customer demands. “We continuously innovate in technology as well. New AV facilities have been installed during the expansion and renovation, featuring the latest advancements and full compatibility.” The Van der Valk Experience Returning to the Van der Valk experience, Van der Linden explains how important this is to the hotel. “Personal service and flexibility are what we are known for, and for good reason. For example, when we host large conference dinners, our General Manager, Bill van der Valk, personally helps serve the meals.” “Every aspect of your conference must be perfect. That is why you won’t find large, impersonal halls for dinners here. When you attend a business event with us, it feels like coming home.” “For instance, our foyer has luxurious sofas where you can relax and enjoy a coffee. In the New York conference room, we prioritize comfort over capacity. We have placed wider, more comfortable chairs because we believe that’s what makes a difference.”

Seas of light and space inside and outside the conference rooms, comfort, and excellent service. Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol has it all - and more. Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol has much more to offer than one might initially see. The exterior is modern and sleek, but once the sliding doors open for you as a guest, you experience a warm oasis of tranquility and space. A place where visitors feel at home. “A home away from home,” says Commercial Manager Arjen van der Linden. Or even better than home, given the comfort and hospitable service. The hotel and conference venue, just eight minutes from Schiphol Airport, has long been a popular location for events, meetings, and confe rences. Many businesses from the Netherlands and abroad, as well as tourists, find their way to the hotel. “They come not only for the spacious layout, but also for the famous Van der Valk experience: hospitality and quality at a compe titive price.” Seas of daylight What makes this location so unique? Van der Linden mentions two aspects: ample space and an abundance of daylight in the conference rooms, thanks to the large windows that allow natural light to fill the space. In addition, atten tion has been paid to every detail outside the conference rooms. This ensures that guests or participants feel comfortable and can even retreat to one of the many seating areas during a long meeting or conference day. “We have four large foyers totaling 2,000 square meters, alongside 25 conference rooms cove ring nearly 2,500 square meters.”

Another distinguishing feature: the ceilings and wallpaper throughout the hotel are designed to reduce noise. “You know how it goes - people leave a room, and before you know it, the noise level rises. That can be very distracting. By inves ting in interior and material choices, we eliminate such small frustrations.” All-Inclusive package Another unique selling point of Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol is that clients can choose to work with their own partners or with the hotel. “For us, busi ness is about organizing a great event in a great location with excellent hotel rooms. Ultimately, everything can be customized, but the strength lies in the fact that our basic package is already very comprehensive.” It is essentially an all-inclusive package for confe rences at a competitive price, Van der Linden e mphasizes. “Everyone enjoys an all-inclusive vacation. An all-inclusive conference may sound unusual given the customization involved, but as an organization, you know exactly what to expect - from pricing to AV to transportation.” “Parking is free for our guests, and a compli mentary shuttle bus runs to and from Schiphol. There are no hidden surprises, which our custo mers greatly appreciate.” A pleasant surprise Van der Linden acknowledges that first impres sions from the outside might be misleading.

'An all-in congress may be a somewhat strange concept given the customization, but as an organization you know exactly what to expect'

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