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Combining Oriental flair with French romance TEXT: ELLA PUT | PHOTOS: MAISON INDOCHINE
Situated nearby The Hague’s city centre, the beautifully decorated bed and breakfast Maison Indochine is a fairytale on its own. With interiors influenced by 19th FrenchAsian colonialism, this romantic getaway will bring you the rest and cosiness of your own home with an Oriental touch. It all started in 2011. Chequita Eskak and her husband Alvin, owners of Maison Indochine, had just bought a new house in a lively street in The Hague: “I had worked in hospitality for many years,” Eskak says. “I was looking for something that could combine my passion for service and working from home. Moreover, I always loved meeting new people, so a bed and breakfast at home seemed the perfect opportunity.” It turned out to be the beginning of Maison Indochine, a name that always arouses curiosity from visitors. “We didn’t want to name the bed and breakfast after a street or a place,
it was too obvious. Just like our service, we wanted to put a personal touch to the name,” Eskak explains. “We love the romantic style of colonial Asia and decided to call our bed and breakfast: Maison Indochine. That became the design theme too.” The decorating style reminded Eskak of her husband’s Chinese ancestors and her own Indonesian background. “It is personal and picturesque. And it merges perfectly with the French countryside decoration I first had in mind. The stylish design is not something you see everywhere and it makes us stand out from the crowd.” For Eskak, the most important part is giving her clients that little bit extra: “Making them feel at home even if they are only staying for one night. I love going the extra mile, it makes Maison Indochine personal.”
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Pampering made perfect at Crowne Plaza TEXT: TOYAH MARONDEL | PHOTOS: CROWNE PLAZA THE HAGUE – PROMENADE
Nestled in the lush Van Stolkpark, the Crowne Plaza – Promenade hotel is situated between the dynamic Scheveningen, the Embassy District and the centre of The Hague. Lodging at Crowne Plaza is an ideal heaven for exploring this charismatic city. After a long working week, there is no better way to unwind than through relaxing spa services, and fortunately Crowne Plaza boasts a wonderful spa and health club. Here you can relax in the sauna have a massage, work out in the fitness centre or take a dive in the swimming pool. Anniek Voesenek, revenue and reservation manager, says: “Our brand focuses on helping guests reach their personal and business goals, accelerating their journey to success by combining the best facilities with great service. Our rooms are modern and tastefully decorated with a strong emphasis on the ‘couleur locale’.” 56 | Issue 25 | January 2016
At Brasserie Brut, located in the hotel, you can enjoy one of their delicious dishes, such as black Angus beef or risotto with a glass of bubbly, from all corners of the world. Within walking distance of the hotel, you will find attractions such as the miniature city Madurodam, the Gemeentemuseum, Omniversum as well as World Forum convention centre and the International Court of Justice at the Peace Palace. If you want to relax in style you can enjoy the sunset with a cocktail in your hand at the beach of Scheveningen only a few minutes away. The Crowne Plaza hotel is the proud owner of a Green Key certificate, an eco-label that has been awarded for running exclusively on energy from renewable energy sources. Prices range from 119 euros for a standard room to 2,495 euros for a night at the Prominental Suite with boardroom. www.crowneplaza.com/denhaag www.brasseriebrut.nl