Hotel Castles in Holland
Castles in Holland originated in the 11th and 12th centuries and were used as private residences and fortresses over the centuries. Once the castle fell into disuse, however, many were left for desolation but actions undertaken by both the state and private entrepreneurs prevented what would otherwise have been a detrimental loss to Dutch society. 
These actions have allowed the castles to become town halls, museums, and schools but a select few have been renovated to provide hotel and restaurant accommodations.The hotel castles include Castle Elsloo, Engelenburg Castle Country Estate, Château Erenstein, Castle Geulzicht, Castle Hattem, Castle Havesathe de Havixhorst, Château Holtmuhle, Castle de Hooge Vuursche, Castle 't Kerkebosch, Château Marquette, Hotel Castle Vaalsbroek, Castle Wittem, and the most recent addition, Château Gerlach. Each provides the unique and interesting atmosphere one would expect from a castle as well as being fully equipped with the latest modern conveniences. 

Castle Elsloo
This castle has been a host to many gentlemen of noble birth whose family crests have adorned the tower walls since the 12th century.When the Maas River overflowed in 1450, the castle was left unoccupied until 1640 when there was a renewed interest in the castle.Two great fires in 1835 and 1885 destroyed a large part of the castle, which was never rebuilt. 
The remnants that were still standing are now the hotel and restaurant.Renovation started in 1986 and ended in 1989. Storage buildings and watermills are the proof that this castle was once an important attribute to Dutch agrarian society. 
It is situated on the Westside of the Maasberg near the Maas River in the province of Limburg, located in the southern part of Holland.The castle is surrounded by approximately 25 acres that once contained farms, parks, woods, a church, and a school.It is located close to Maastricht airport. The castle contains 17 double and 8 single rooms dispersed on two levels containing all the modern conveniences of a luxury hotel. There are various terraces, located at the front and at the back of the castle.The castle has 5 conference rooms of different sizes equipped with the latest in communication facilities.A botanical garden located outside the castle is also open to its guests. 
Address 
Castle Elsloo 
Maasberg 1 
6181 CV Elsloo 
Phone:(+)31 46 4377666 
Fax:(+)31 464 377570 

Engelenburg castle country estate
Like many castles in Gelderland, the earliest history of Engelenburg is unknown.The castle was first registered in the feudal manuscripts in 1641. Remains of the wall reveal though that the origins of Engelenburg must have been several centuries earlier.Engelenburg served as an example for the building of the nearby Royal Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn. 
In 1988, the owner A.Th. de Lange transformed the extensive country estate and magnificently restored castle into an exclusive hotel/restaurant, offering a 9-hole golf course and a conference center.The hotel offers 24 first class rooms and 12 meeting rooms. The castle is located in the wooded area of the Veluwe in the province of Gelderland. 
Address 
Engelenburg 
Eerbeekseweg 6 
6971 LB Brummen 
Phone: (+)31 575 563611 
Fax: (+)31 575 561077 

Ch?teau Erenstein
This castle dates from the 14th century, the turrets from the 17th, and the chapel from the 18th.This all adds up to a picture perfect castle complete with courtyards, moats, and even swans. 
The hotel is housed across from the castle in a restored Old-Limburg farmstead, the Brughof, built in 1713.It contains 44 rooms with the modern facilities such as t.v., minibar etc. 
There is a romantic bar with a fireside and a glassed-in verandah which give the guests a view of the historic courtyard.There are six small and large conference rooms varying in capacity between 5 and 500 people which are suitable for lunches, dinners, conferences, receptions, and exhibitions. The restaurant in the castle offers a distinguished gastronomy providing guests with seasonal specialties, an intimate terrace, and its own wine cellar. 

Castle Geulzicht
The name Geulzicht, or "View of the Geul Valley", describes one of the many features that this castle has to offer.Perched high on a cliff in Limburg, this castle offers its guests a view of the Geul Valley, the Geul River, a little waterfall and woods. 
The castle itself contains nine rooms.Two other rooms are located in an adjoining bungalow.The grounds are also accessible to wheelchair users through the necessary facilities in the bathrooms, the beds, an elevator, and access ramps.Maastricht and the vacation resort, Valkenburg, are only located four and two miles from the castle.The German Eifel and the Belgian Ardennes are located within an hours drive. 

Castle Hattem
Centuries old trees and a moat surround this smallest castle in Holland whose history dates back to 1328. Castle Hattem is located in the southern part of Holland in the city of Roermond, 15 minutes from the Belgian and German borders. 
After a complete renovation the castle was reopened in January 1993. It contain 11 rooms which are all accompanied by a sitting and sleeping area, a whirlpool and other extras.Two conference rooms and a restaurant situated in the garden pavilion offer various possibilities for meetings and small parties. 

Castle Havesathe de Havixhorst
Mention of this castle first appeared in 1371.It is located in the Northern province of Drenthe, outside the town of De Wijk in the Reest Valley. Twenty homesteads, including Havixhorst, acquired the title Havesathe (manorial estate) through a state decision in 1698 but only six out those twenty remain today. 
In the 18th century, the Havixhorst burnt down to the ground.The new Havixhorst was built on the ruins of the old Havesathe in 1753 in the form in which itstill stands today.Between 1978 and 1988 the Havixhorst and all the adjoining buildings were renovated, which included renovating the streets and garden back to its old state. 
The Carriage House was the last to be renovated and it now offers conference accommodations. If a guest looks up at one of the high chimneys, they might see storks nestled there which the castle allowed in compliance with the stork association "De Lokkerij" in 1987. 

Ch?teau Holtmuhle
The castle derives its name from the Holtmeulen family from Cleves, who inherited the castle in the 14th century. It was sold to the municipal council of Tegelen in 1968. The castle is now an exclusive hotel/restaurant where one can confer in peace and in style. Château Holtmuhle is situated in the wooded environment of Tegelen in the southern part of Holland, the province of Limburg.The castle itself is well known for its former fortifications, the original side buildings, the tithe shed, and the two rare castle gates. 
The hotel offers 66 luxurious rooms, a swimming pool and sauna, and a beauty salon. 
Guests can enjoy a richly varied cuisine in the a la carte restaurant "Die Alde Heerlickheijt." 

Castle de Hooge Vuursche
This castle was built in the province of Utrecht at the turn of the century by one of Holland's leading architects, Eduard Cuyper.It has been a hotel since 1949 and often served as an annex for royal guests from the nearby Palace Soestdijk. 
The castle was totally renovated in 1987 and offers its guests a gathering place for either friends or business.Communication and meeting facilities are available on the castle's grounds but these are meant for smaller meetings since they can only hold between 8 to 12 people.Culinary facilities are offered in either the restaurant of the hotel or at a nearby inn, the Roskam.The castle is located in the town of Baarn between woods, parks, and fountains, in an area called 't Gooi in central Holland. 

Castle 't Kerckebosch
This castle was built in 1904 with material from old churches, monasteries and castles. Situated in the town of Zeist, in the Central province of Utrecht, the castle has changed little from when it was first built, except that it is now a hotel-restaurant. 
The hotel contains 30 rooms all furnished with modern conveniences.Small and large meetings, up to 150 people, can be held. It's location is perfect for tourist and business people alike because they are in the heart of Holland. 

Golden Tulip Heemskerk / Ch?teau Marquette
This castle was first built by the Normans as a fortification in the year 800 in Heemskerk, North Holland.The castle was attacked and destroyed in the 15th century only to be rebuilt in Holland's Golden Age, the 17th century.New wings were constructed in the 18th century. 
What was once an impressive fortification, and later a beautiful country house, is now a hotel-restaurant where people can enjoy its historical past.Chteau Marquette's restaurant "De Bloemenzaal" has developed into one of North Holland's leading culinary establishments. 
The hotel is located in a modern building adjacent to the castle.It contains 68 rooms, all of which are equipped with modern conveniences.The breakfast room is located where the cow shed once stood.A cozy bar, "In den Doofpot", is situated in the barrel vaults between the wine cellars. 
The castle is surrounded by a 22 acre nature reserve.Conference accommodations ranging from 10 to 300 people are available. 

Vaalsbroek Hotel and Castle
Surrounded by the richly wooded foot hills of the German Eifel and the Belgian Ardennes, Vaalsbroek Hotel and Castle comes across as a pure idyll. The white castle is set in a beautiful park offering a labyrinth of with water courses, fountains, and unique flora. 
The oldest reference to the Vaalsbroek castle dates from 1420. The hotel, with 50 luxurious double rooms and 6 large rooms with a capacity varying from 30 to 250 people, is located next to the castle.The hotel also has 12 conference room/side rooms with a capacity of up to 18 people.The restaurant offers an à la carte French cuisine and an exquisite wine list. 

Castle Wittem
This castle has a 800 year history as the home of knights, barons, and princes. It is located in the Geul Valley in the province of Limburg.The Geul River runs through the valley and encompasses the castle's 7.5 acre park. The hotel-restaurant offers the guests 12 beautiful rooms and a terrace beside the moat where one can relax and enjoy the view. The quiet Lounge provides the right kind of atmosphere, and the Prins-Hall has 50 seats available for any kind of festivity. 
Through Wittem's ideal location, the German Eifel and the Belgian Ardennes are easily reached within a 45 minute drive, as well as medieval Maastricht, the capital of the province of Limburg.In direct vicinity to the hotel are walking, cycling, swimming, tennis, fishing, or golfing facilities all lodged in the hilly landscape of Limburg. 

Ch?teau St. Gerlach
The history of this hotel castle dates back as an estate to 1201. Lord Gosewijn IV of Valkenburg decided to establish a convent next to the grave of the hermit Gerlachus, who died around 1165. This grave attracted a great many pilgrims and Gosewijn wanted to provide them with good accommodation. The monastery was originally open to both monks and nuns, but it turned into a convent around 1232. 
In the ensuing centuries, the St. Gerlach estate passed through many foreign hands at which time the convent was not spared its share of adversity.The nuns left the convent for good in 1786 and it ceased in to exist in 1795 when the French annexed the Austrian Netherlands, closed all the convents and sold off its contents. 
The castle was first inhabited by the Corneli family in the 19th century.This great restoration project of Camille Oostwegel, patron extraordinary of the arts of restoration, is located on a 988-acre nature preserve in the town of Houthem, ten minutes outside Maastricht. 
The estate offers, among others, 58 luxurious, five-star hotel rooms, a large conservatory, terrace and gardens, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, health farm, meeting facilities, as well as 13 luxury hotel apartments. These facilities are housed in the castle, tenants' courtyard, convent building, cloisters, south wing, granary, and half-timbered building.St. Gerlach also offers a total of 7 salons and halls which can be reserved for meetings, parties and conferences.