The Hague Hotels

This magnificent fin-de-siècle beachside hotel, once patronised by European monarchy, is a Scheveningen icon, with refined and modern comforts including a spa. Eat at its grand restaurant, a former late 19th-century concert hall with stained glass cupola. The building is nothing short of palatial, a reminder of times now past.

Housed in a 19th-century mansion house, this is the 5-star hangout of visiting pop stars and diplomats, with marble columns everywhere and fin de siècle furnishings in abundance. There's also a jet-stream pool and a sauna. Even if you don't stay here, it's worth popping in for afternoon tea to soak up the exquisite surrounds.

This lovely, medium-sized art deco hotel blends modern and classical touches. It is famous for its Garden Room, which has views into the royal palace grounds, but its own patio and manicured lawn is just as nice. It may be centrally located, but it’s quiet and the facilities are first rate. Try and book a rooms will a small terrace.

On the northern fringe of Scheveningen, the Europa offers 174 rooms that overlook the beach. Close to the resort's main attractions, the hotel has an onsite sauna, pool and gym. Its excellent restaurant, Mangerie OXO, serves up an interesting fusion of Californian and Oriental cuisine too.

This comfortable, modern chain hotel in the city centre has light airy rooms, an attractive designer bar and Wi-Fi access. Ibis hotels have a fixed formula the world over: clean, modern and cosy – but fairly basic. Still, it's ideal for those on a budget.

One of The Hague’s 4-star properties, this Novotel is located in the Haagse Passage historic shopping arcade, opposite the Binnenhof, and is close to all the major museums and shopping streets. Parts of the building were a former cinema, although you’ll have to look hard to spot that today. Still, its interior is true to the Novotel style and standard.

The small boutique hotel has 20 uniquely decorated rooms, each containing mock Louis XVI style furniture and plush fabric commissioned by French designer Pierre Frey. Try and book a room at the back as they have views overlooking the Noordeinde Palace, one of several Dutch royal residences.

The unfortunate name (in English) is not indicative of the property's quality – it means 'spa hotel'. Located just 150m (492ft) from the beach, and close to attractions like the casino and the Circus Theatre, this hotel offers 90 rooms with Wi-Fi internet access, coffee and tea making equipment on request in quiet surroundings.

A refreshing alternative to the usual bland budget stay, Bed and Breakfast Art Déco is housed in a century-old building in an area dominated by art deco and art nouveau buildings. It's small (it only accommodates five) but its different approach offers a pleasant insight into the 'real' Hague.