Hilton Amsterdam
Amsterdam
The Hilton Amsterdam, famous for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1969 ‘bed-in for peace’, has an ideal location in a chic, leafy neighbourhood in the south area of the city with easy access to tourist attractions, restaurants, boutique shops and excellent transport links. The hotel offers a range of guestrooms, suites and executive rooms to suit all needs and budgets. Each room is tastefully decorated, has ample space to relax and is equipped with a modern bathroom, wireless internet access and air-conditioning. Some of the rooms have beautiful views of the hotel gardens. Residents can enjoy delicious Italian fine dining in the award-winning Roberto’s Restaurant. The restaurant serves a wide range of classic Italian dishes prepared using seasonal, fresh ingredients. In nice weather, diners can eat their meals on the lovely heated terrace. The Half Moon Lounge is the perfect place to relax with a chilled beer or local speciality. This nautical-style bar has stunning views of the marina and a pretty garden terrace for the summer months and a cosy open fire for the colder months. If it’s a light lunch you’re after, then look no further than Issimo – a trendy café that offers a range of teas, coffees, light bites, a takeaway menu and a variety of gourmet gifts for sale, such as olive oil. Guests can unwind after a busy day in the hotel’s Health Club with its relaxing sauna and steam room.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
13km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
1°C - 27°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£35
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About The Area
Bilthoven is a peaceful, leafy base in central Netherlands, just north-east of Utrecht, and works well for golfers who want quiet surroundings with strong course access nearby. It sits close to the wooded landscapes of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a region known for forests, heathland, sand drifts, castles and cycling routes. That makes Bilthoven feel more countryside than city, while still being very easy to combine with Utrecht, Amsterdam or Amersfoort.
The major golfing draw is Utrechtse Golfclub De Pan, located nearby in Bosch en Duin. This is one of the Netherlands’ most respected courses, designed by Harry Colt in the 1920s, and known for its sandy heathland-style terrain, pine-framed holes, subtle contours and strategic demands. It is not a course you simply overpower; good positioning, controlled ball flight and clever approach play matter throughout.
For a lighter or more relaxed round, Golfpark De Biltse Duinen in Bilthoven offers a 9-hole par-3 course, with holes ranging from 61 to 147 metres, plus a notable multi-level illuminated driving range. It is useful for warm-ups, short-game practice or mixed-ability groups. Nearby Golfsociëteit De Lage Vuursche adds another high-quality option, widely regarded as one of the Netherlands’ better 18-hole courses, with a more modern woodland layout and strong conditioning.
Golf around Bilthoven is best from April to October, with May to September offering the most comfortable temperatures and longer daylight.
Off the course, this is a brilliant area for slow Dutch travel: forest walks, cycling, castles, cafés and easy train trips into Utrecht’s old centre. For golfers seeking refined woodland golf, calm surroundings and easy access to some of the Netherlands’ best inland courses, Bilthoven is a quietly excellent choice.
