It is not a best Western anymore but it belongs now to the Amrath Chain. So the new name is Amrath Grand Hotel Frans Hals. Centrally located in Haarlem, only steps away from the beautiful market place. It is a 15 minutes walk from the railway station where the trains go for a 15-minute train ride to Amsterdam. But Haarlem... more

Very centrally located hotel. Room was adequate just a bit dull.It seemed designed by committee eg. a new flat screen tv but limited choice of tv channels, a couple of Frans Hals prints on the walls to reflect the name of the hotel but the other walls simply painted white. It was very much like a Premier Inn or Travelodge... more

As I had a relative in a nearby hospital, my boyfriend and I spend quite a few weekends in this excellent hotel. Warm, attentive staff and nice rooms. The breakfast is excellent and served with a smile. Different types of breads and treats each time. There is a direct high speed bus from Schiphol Airport (it is called the Tangent)... more

The Carlton was sold out, as were my other usual haunts in Haarlem, so I stayed here for 3 nights. It is no longer a Best Western. The Frans Hals is very nice, with a location that is convenient to shops, restaurants, and the town square. It is about a 15 minute walk to the train station, and is safe... more

I was looking for a hotel in Amsterdam and a hotel website suggested this hotel! It was very last minute and not until I got to Amsterdam that I discovered it was actually in Haarlem. The website had mapped the hotel to a street with the same name in Amsterdam. Anyway, if you are looking for a hotel in Haarlem,... more

The good & the not so good: Good Located right next to the main square Very spacious accomodation Very clean Comfortable bed Powerful shower Not So Good None of the water coolers on any of the floors of the hotel were working The double bed was 2 twin beds pushed together The staff were not particulary friendly The hotel is... more

We booked a superior room in this hotel, but I felt like it was only comparable with a standard room elsewhere, apart from the addition of 2 bathrobes.Therefore I wouldn't recommend paying full price for this hotel. The furnishing and décor are all very new and modern with an open central atrium type arrangement of the rooms. Hotel felt very... more

It really was very difficult to fault this new hotel. Excellent location just off the main square and very comfortable rooms. Free internet access and a computer with printer in reception for guests' use. Good air-conditioning in the room and just about every conceivable extra in the bathroom (including toothbrush and toothpaste). Lots of water dispensers. Efficient and courteous staff.... more

This hotel is brand new in the pedestrian area of Haarlem. If you have a car it can be hard to find but it is walking distance from the railway station. Haarlem is only 20 minutes away from Amsterdam by train and the hotels are cheaper so it makes it a good alternative. After visiting Amsterdam we were happy to... more