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Best hotels in Hilversum
This shortlist covers five hotels in Hilversum, from a 3-star villa with a fireplace to a 4-star hotel with a spa. It is for couples, families and business travellers deciding where to sleep in this Gooi town.
Staying in Hilversum
Hilversum is a town of media companies, leafy avenues and modern architecture in the Gooi region of the Netherlands. This shortlist gathers five properties across the town: the 4-star Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark on Utrechtseweg and the 3-star Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg on Chr. De Wetlaan, both away from the busiest streets, and three addresses closer to the middle — Gooiland Hotel and Ravel Hilversum, both on Emmastraat, and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum on Koninginneweg.
The mix suits different trips. Couples can pick the intimate Villa Trompenberg, with only 98 reviews and a 4.7 rating, or the spa and restaurant at Lapershoek Arenapark. Families get family rooms at Gooiland Hotel, Ravel Hilversum and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum. Business guests are served by Gooiland Hotel's business centre and the 24-hour front desks at Lapershoek Arenapark and Media Park Hilversum. For a short break, the Emmastraat pair puts two hotels within a few steps of each other.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark
Utrechtseweg 16
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free parking
- Restaurant
Why stay hereAmrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark combines a spa, restaurant and bar with a garden and terrace on Utrechtseweg 16. Free parking, a 24-hour front desk and a lift make arrivals and departures straightforward, and a golf course lies nearby. This 4-star hotel is rated 4.0 out of 5 across 846 reviews, a sensible base for guests who want wellness and dining under one roof.
See Amrath Hotel Lapershoek ArenaparkBoutique hotel Villa Trompenberg
Chr. De Wetlaan 1
Best for: Drivers
- Free parking
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe best-reviewed of the three-star addresses, with 4.7 out of 5 from 98 guests. A garden and a fireplace give Villa Trompenberg the feel of a private house rather than a hotel, and each room comes with a kitchen or kitchenette, so you can cater for yourself. It suits couples and longer stays.
See Boutique hotel Villa TrompenbergGooiland Hotel
Emmastraat 2
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free parking
- Breakfast
- Bar
Why stay hereWith 1390 reviews, Gooiland Hotel is the most tried-and-tested option on this list, rated 4.1 out of 5. Guests have a fitness centre and room service on site, plus a bar and terrace for the evening, and breakfast is served. Family rooms, a lift and air conditioning cover the practical side, and free parking and a garage remove any worry about the car. A solid choice for business travellers and families who want plenty of facilities under one roof.
See Gooiland HotelRavel Hilversum
Emmastraat 35
Best for: Families
- Bar
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
Why stay hereRavel Hilversum keeps things simple: a bar, a terrace and a garden, and family rooms for those travelling with children. Guest rating is 4.1 out of 5 across 119 reviews. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout. A good fit for couples and small families who prefer a quieter base with the essentials covered.
See Ravel HilversumAmrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum
Koninginneweg 30
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Free parking
- Restaurant
Why stay hereAmrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum pairs leisure and practicality: a sauna and fitness centre for unwinding, and a restaurant, bar and room service for the rest of the day. Rooms include a kitchen, and family rooms are available. A 24-hour front desk and concierge are on hand at any hour, and free parking, bike rental and a terrace round things off. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 588 reviews, it works well for families and guests who want services on site.
See Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark | ★★★★ | 4.0 | 846 | Yes | Yes |
| Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg | ★★★ | 4.7 | 98 | Yes | – |
| Gooiland Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,390 | Yes | – |
| Ravel Hilversum | ★★★ | 4.1 | 119 | – | – |
| Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum | ★★★ | 4.0 | 588 | Yes | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg is the smallest and best-rated address here, with 98 reviews and 4.7 out of 5, plus a garden, fireplace and kitchenette. Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark is the 4-star option, with a spa, restaurant and terrace for two.
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg · Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark
For families
Gooiland Hotel, Ravel Hilversum and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum all list family rooms. Gooiland Hotel and Media Park Hilversum also have a restaurant or bar on site, and all three have free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Gooiland Hotel · Ravel Hilversum · Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum
For business travellers
Gooiland Hotel has a business centre, a fitness centre and a garage. Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum adds a concierge and a 24-hour front desk, and Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark also keeps its front desk open 24 hours, with room service.
Gooiland Hotel · Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum · Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark
Highest guest ratings
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg leads at 4.7 out of 5 from 98 reviews. Gooiland Hotel and Ravel Hilversum both score 4.1, from 1390 and 119 reviews, the strongest of the larger and mid-sized hotels.
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg · Gooiland Hotel · Ravel Hilversum
Where to stay in Hilversum
Emmastraat
Emmastraat holds two of the listed hotels, Gooiland Hotel at number 2 and Ravel Hilversum at number 35. Gooiland Hotel is the busier of the two, with a fitness centre, bar, terrace, business centre and 1390 reviews; Ravel Hilversum is smaller, with a bar, terrace, garden and bike rental.
Our picks here: Gooiland Hotel · Ravel Hilversum
Utrechtseweg
Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark sits at Utrechtseweg 16, the 4-star option on this list. It carries a spa, restaurant, bar, terrace and garden, free parking and a golf course nearby, and its 846 reviews make it the second most reviewed hotel here.
Our picks here: Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark
Chr. De Wetlaan
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg stands at Chr. De Wetlaan 1. It is the only 3-star boutique address on this list, with just 98 reviews but the highest guest rating, 4.7 out of 5. Guests get a garden, fireplace, kitchen and kitchenette, bike rental and free parking.
Our picks here: Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg
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Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Hilversum?
Gooiland Hotel and Ravel Hilversum both stand on Emmastraat, the most central pair on this list. Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum is on Koninginneweg, and the other two — Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark and Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg — are further out.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg scores 4.7 out of 5, the highest here, from 98 reviews. Next come Gooiland Hotel and Ravel Hilversum, both at 4.1, followed by Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum at 4.0.
Do these hotels offer free parking?
Yes. Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark, Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg, Gooiland Hotel and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum all list free parking. Gooiland Hotel also has a garage. Ravel Hilversum does not list parking among its facilities.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark lists a spa. Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum lists a sauna. None of the five hotels lists a swimming pool, so treat the spa and sauna as the wellness options on this shortlist.
Which hotels are best for families?
Gooiland Hotel, Ravel Hilversum and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum all list family rooms. Gooiland Hotel also has a lift, air conditioning and a restaurant bar area, while Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum adds a restaurant, kitchen and 24-hour front desk.
Which hotels allow pets?
None of the five hotels lists pets among its facilities, so the data here does not confirm a pet-friendly option in Hilversum. If travelling with an animal, it is wisest to ask the hotel of your choice directly before booking.
Do any of the hotels have a restaurant?
Two do. Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark and Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum both list a restaurant, and both also have a bar and room service. Gooiland Hotel has a bar and lists breakfast, while Ravel Hilversum has a bar and terrace.
Which hotels are best for a short break?
Boutique hotel Villa Trompenberg, with 98 reviews and a 4.7 rating, and Amrath Hotel Lapershoek Arenapark, the 4-star address with a spa, restaurant and terrace, are the most compact, characterful choices for a short stay in Hilversum.