LUXURY AND COMFORT AT VAN DER VALK HOTEL VOLENDAM

For management couple Jan Broeks and Mireille Ortiz, that spacious entrance might be the most beautiful of all the renovations. ‘We wanted guests to see a lot of buzz and coziness upon arrival. When people come in through the revolving door, they usually pause for a moment to look around,’ says Mireille. ‘They are often pleasantly surprised because there is so much to see: the patisserie with fresh pastries, the coffee lounge where people are working, the reception where you are warmly welcomed. The interior also features a luxurious staircase and a large chandelier. We wanted to make the renovated hotel chic, luxurious, cozy, and accessible. That has been wonderfully successful.’

To achieve this, the hotel management could rely on the experienced team of Valk Design. Mireille: ‘From the right fabric to the best material, so many choices were involved. I found it incredibly fun but also exciting, because how will something turn out? So far, we have only received compliments. Especially guests who have been coming here for decades are impressed.’

WITH A MODERN TWIST

The beautiful location in the middle of Dutch nature is also reflected in the interior. For example, there is Café & Patisserie Zoetwaeter, a reference to the freshwater lakes that could be found until the eleventh century where the IJsselmeer is now. These lakes later became the Zuyderzee, to which the name of Restaurant ZYLT refers. From breakfast buffet to dinner, you can enjoy a delightful experience here all day. "The spacious restaurant is divided into sections, making it cozy and atmospheric," says Mireille. "Through the large windows, you can look out over the pond. The spacious terrace is truly an asset. A lot of natural materials are used in the interior. Modern and classic are beautifully combined." This combination is also reflected in the menu. Jan says, "We serve the well-known Van der Valk classics and dishes with local ingredients and a modern twist. This way, we remain recognizable to regular guests, but we also appeal to those who want something different. New is the Snoozy Breakfast: on Sundays, you can have breakfast with us until 2:30 PM. Ideal after a night out in Amsterdam or for those who want to enjoy breakfast with us 'away from home.'"

IN THE GREEN

In all renovations, sustainability had high priority, says Jan. 'In our family, we always build with an eye to the future. In doing so, we aim to achieve the BREEAM Excellent certification for sustainability. This way, we are off gas and have green climate installations.' Green is also the Buitenlocatie de Zegen, which will open next spring. Mireille: 'This new outdoor location by the water is a beautiful place for a wedding ceremony, as we are an official wedding venue. It is also a great spot for a barbecue or company party. For companies, we like to combine a meeting with an activity. Now that we have an expanded meeting center with eleven rooms, a coffee area, and a rooftop terrace, there are even more possibilities. In addition, the new Bar 1480 is a nice place for a drink.' You can then stay overnight in one of the 66 comfortable Deluxe rooms, and after another expansion, the hotel will even have 204 rooms. Hotel Volendam is a completely renovated hotel, where you can enjoy luxury and comfort in a familiar environment. Because no matter how much it is renovated, the well-known hospitality will never disappear here!