Holiday Inn - the niu, Dairy Haarlem by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Dairy Haarlem by IHG is centrally located in Haarlem's Zijlsingel district, an area known for its vibrant alternative music scene. Drawing inspiration from its former dairy factory site, the hotel's design playfully incorporates agricultural themes, evident in details like cow-print armchairs and milk-bottle lamps. The Living Lobby celebrates the local musical heritage, featuring displayed records and photographs of regional artists.

Rated 3 star Superior (displayed as 3.5 stars), the hotel offers 84 air-conditioned, non-smoking rooms. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV (with cable channels), complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet, USB ports, a desk, a safety deposit box, a kettle, and a closet. Private bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, and playful artwork depicting local sights. Daily housekeeping is provided, and some rooms offer city views.

Guests can dine at the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, grab snacks from the coffee shop/cafe or snack bar, and relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts, offering continental and vegetarian options, are available for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Hotel amenities include a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk with English and Dutch speaking staff, luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. For recreation, guests can enjoy bicycles for rent and cycling activities.

The hotel is conveniently situated near numerous attractions: Stadhuis (0.5 km / 0.3 mi), Corrie ten Boom House (0.5 km / 0.3 mi), Grote Markt (0.6 km / 0.4 mi), St. Bavo Church (0.6 km / 0.4 mi), Teylers Museum (1 km / 0.6 mi), Frans Hals Museum (1 km / 0.6 mi), and Cathedral of Saint Bavo (1.1 km / 0.7 mi). Zandvoort Beach is 8.3 km (5.2 mi) away, and Keukenhof Gardens is 15.8 km (9.8 mi) away. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 13 km (8.1 mi) from the property.