TILBURG - In Your Pocket

E16 WHERE TO STAY
Finding a place to stay in Tilburg takes some planning.
There are few low budget hotels and hostels, so, unfortunately,
most options are more expensive accommodations.
If you’re a business traveller who can abuse the
company’s expense account, then you’re in luck. All prices
listed below include VAT and many offer breakfast, but
often for a hefty fee.
Upmarket
Auberge Du Bonheur H-5, Bredaseweg 441, tel. (+31)
134 68 69 42, www.bonheurhorecagroep.nl. The small
Auberge du Bonheur hotel has a beautiful, classic Jaguar
parked in the driveway, which is characteristic of the luxury
and style you can expect here. Auberge du Bonheurs is, after
all, the most chic hotel in Tilburg and each of its 26 rooms is
uniquely designed with rural themes. The villa in which the
hotel is housed is just outside the city centre, but there’s
enough to do close by. The hotel has an outstanding restaurant
and hikers can take advantage of the nearby woods, de
Oude Warande, where you can go on long walks. The hotel is
a short distance from Tilburg University and it’s suitable for
bon vivants as well as for hardworking businesspeople. Q 26
rooms (doubles €129). PHALGBKXW hhhh
De Postelse Hoeve I-5, Dr. Deelenlaan 10, tel. (+31)
134 63 63 35, www.depostelsehoeve.nl. De Postelse
Hoeve is located on the edge of the city near many motorways,
so it’s ideal for business travellers and free parking is another
perk. It looks more like an American motel, however, than a
Dutch four-star hotel, because of its layered architecture.
Despite the fact that the interior is somewhat dated, it still
has plenty to offer. The dark rooms and corridors give the complex
a 1970s look, but all have been upgraded with modern
conveniences like wireless internet. The hotel’s restaurant,
which happens to serve the best lobster in the Tilburg area,
is reason enough to spend a cosy night here. Q35 rooms
(€97 - 195). PTHALGBKXW hhhh
Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum D-3, Heuvelpoort
300, tel. (+31) 135 35 46 75, www.mercure-tilburg.
nl. The biggest advantage of this four-star hotel is also its
biggest drawback. Because it’s so centrally located in the
heart of the bustling inner city near all of the pubs, clubs and
nightlife, early sleepers might be bothered by the commotion
outside. If, however, you don’t mind sleeping with your
window closed, you’ll be fine. The staff is friendly and the
rooms are spacious, but bear in mind that the best rooms
are in the new extension of the hotel. The Taste restaurant
in the cellar is excellent and well worth a try. Q 91 rooms
(2 singles €128, 79 doubles €128, 4 triples €128, 2 suites
€134, 4 apartments €140). PTJHAULGB�
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Mid-range
Bastion Hotel Tilburg J-6, Kempenbaan 2, tel. (+31)
135 44 19 99, www.bastionhotelgroep.nl. Bastion is
the Netherlands’ only national hotel chain of Dutch origin.
It’s situated on the edge of Tilburg, ideally located between
the Beekse Bergen and Efteling amusement parks. The
rooms and bathrooms are simple and equipped with modern
conveniences like electric kettles and free internet. This
unpretentious hotel also serves the best breakfast in town
where everything is fresh and you can eat as much as your
stomach permits. The only downside is that the management
still has a smoking-friendly policy, which could of course be
an advantage if you like to light up. On weekdays the hotel
is packed with businesspeople. Q 40 rooms (40 doubles
€36). THALGKXW hhh
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
C Swimming pool H Conference facilities
F Fitness centre U Facilities for the disabled
6 Pets allowed L Guarded parking
K Restaurant D Sauna
W Free wireless internet
City Hotel Tilburg D-3, Heuvelring 126, tel. (+31)
135 35 13 55, www.cityhoteltilburg.nl. People who just
see their hotel room as a place to sleep could hardly find a
better place than the City Hotel, which is located in the heart
of the city centre. But if you’re a light sleeper, this might not
be the best place for you. Not everyone would be thrilled by
the corny name and dull exterior, but no one could possibly
complain about the comfortable beds in this small hotel.
Modern amenities like flat screen TVs and recently renovated
shower/bathrooms all come standard. Unfortunately you have
to pay an absurd amount of money (€16) for internet. Q 18
rooms. JALGW hhh
De Rooi Pannen I-5, Dr. Ahausstraat 1, tel. (+31) 135
95 56 50, www.derooipannen.nl. The unsuspecting tourist
who happens across this former convent will no doubt be
surprised by the relatively low prices of its rooms. All of its
accommodation from standard to super deluxe rooms are
modern, comfortable, incredibly clean and are equipped with
excellent beds. The reason for all this quality is that De Rooi
Pannen is an educational institution for HoReCa students
learning the hospitality trade in a practical setting. So don’t
be surprised if an instructor openly discusses a mistake
made by the receptionist. The rooms on the ground level have
been furnished by the large, well-known hotel chains, while
the rooms above are designed to look like luxurious five-star
rooms. The hotel is closed during school holidays. QOpen
07:00 - 23:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 19 rooms (3-star €49, 4-star
€59, 5-star €74). PTHALGKXW
Hotel Central B-1, Spoorlaan 422, tel. (+31) 135 43
62 34, www.hotelcentraltilburg.nl. In the beginning of
2012 all of Central’s 22 rooms were completely renovated.
The new accommodation in these historic premises is clean
and tastefully decorated with wooden walls and blue and
white wallpaper and bedding. The rooms aren’t particularly
large, but sufficient for an overnight stay in the Tilburg city
centre and the location is ideal if you plan on using public
transport as the Central Station is located directly opposite
the hotel. The free morning meal is excellent. Q 25 rooms.
JHALGBKXW
Ibis Tilburg H-6, Dr. Hub Van Doorneweg 105, tel. (+31)
134 63 64 65, www.ibishotel.com. Wedged between an
industrial estate and a stately neighbourhood of villas, at first
glance Ibis doesn’t seem like an attractive option for spending
the night in Tilburg. Yet, things are seldom what they seem.
Its 72 rooms may be somewhat small, but they are incredibly
clean, comfortable and the beds have great mattresses. The
staff is friendly, parking is free and an outdoor terrace where
you can fully enjoy the sun in summer is available. Unfortunately
wi-fi is only free in the lobby, but double rooms with
dividing doors are ideal for families. The bus will take you to
the centre in eight minutes and a taxi ride will cost you €15.
Q 72 rooms (68 doubles €65 - 75, 4 family rooms €65 - 75).
PHALBKXW hhhh
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