Description: The Dragon Hotel & Residence Dagmare
Address
Grote Markt 30 + 36-38
NT 4611 Bergen op Zoom
Netherlands
Location
The Dragon Hotel is situated in the heart of Bergen op Zoom on the main market. You can not miss the building when you walk into the centre. It is easily accessible by public transport and with private transport. They have a parking lot behind the building which guests can use for € 12.50 per night.
The hotel
During the day it is an impressive building that stands out the architecture and the white facade. In the evening the whole is truly enchanting illuminated and this gives an extra romantic effect to the building. There are two ways to enter. Through the restaurant or through the normal entrance. When I wanted to check in the normal entrance was unfortunately closed because of a wedding that was taking place. The restaurant staff kindly pointed the way to the reception. At the reception we received very friendly service. You will get a full explanation of everything in and around the hotel. Check-in is from 14:00 and check out is at 12:00.
Rooms
We where on the second floor of the building. With the full explanation of the man behind the desk we could not miss it. The room is very spacious and the bed is huge. Such luxury, I am not. The room also has a large wardrobe, colour TV (not plasma), desk, three chairs, two large windows, bathroom with toilet / shower / bath / sink / mirror, two bedside tables with lamps, solar curtains and a wooden floor. The bed is very comfortable, but unfortunately were two single beds pushed together are. The bed linen is for two people. Occasionally, the crack in the middle is annoying and this is the only drawback I can mention of this beautiful hotel.
Hemingway Restaurant
The building is the restaurant called Hemingway. A restaurant that is completely in the atmosphere of the hotel. Chef Jerome Bulkmans cooks here are the most luxurious and tasteful dishes. I have eaten them once, just to give it a try what luxury really tastes like. I had the carpaccio and the grilled sirloin steak as main course, I can only recommend. It is certainly on the expensive side but worth it.
Restaurant Pidola
On the other side of the building is the restaurant Pidola. The food has French influences, and it looks very stylish. The prices are lower than the other restaurant of the property. I have not eaten here myself, but if I ever come back I will do so.
Setting
The hotel is situated in the heart of Bergen op Zoom. This is a typical city (old walled town) with many monuments. At the reception you get when you check in, a flyer along with sufficient information about the environment. You are close to everything since you are in the middle of the town.
Prices and Payment
You have in Bergen op Zoom, a tax of € 1.10 per day. This is in addition of the total booking. The prices vary enormously more. I personally booked it cheaper with last minute booking. One weekend only cost me € 150 for two people. You can pay cash and debit card, but they accept major credit cards.
My opinion
The oldest hotel in the Netherlands and for me one of the most beautiful hotel in the Netherlands where I have been. These are also still quite a bit. The exterior is enchanting, especially in the evening when everything is illuminated. The service is friendly and everything is clean and the building is special. All sights and other options to entertain you outside are simply a minute walking away. On the big market (where the hotel is located), there are plenty of events. A great hotel.
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