{"id":89435,"date":"2025-06-10T11:34:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/?p=89435"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:34:50","slug":"new-5-star-hotel-in-historic-school-building-in-haarlem-hotel-palazzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/new-5-star-hotel-in-historic-school-building-in-haarlem-hotel-palazzo\/","title":{"rendered":"New 5-star hotel in historic school building in Haarlem | Hotel Palazzo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the Leidsevaart in Haarlem, the Cobraspen Groep will transform a former school building from 1883 into a luxurious 5-star hotel: Hotel Palazzo. The monumental building \u2013 originally a girls\u2019 school and later used as offices \u2013 will be given a new purpose after a thorough renovation. The municipality has now granted permission for the destionation change to a hotel. Once completed, Hotel Palazzo will offer 47 rooms, wellness facilities including a rooftop pool, and food &amp; beverage outlets. With all these facilities, Hotel Palazzo aims for an official 5-star classification \u2014 a first for Haarlem.<\/p>\n<p>2 minutes read<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Cobraspen Groep will bring \u2018la dolce vita\u2019 to Haarlem with Hotel Palazzo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The hotel, aimed at the high-end segment, will be operated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlighthotelgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlight Hotel Group<\/a>. The redevelopment of the national monument will be awarded later this month to a contractor and installer, who will be announced soon. Luigi Prins, owner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/cobraspen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cobraspen Groep<\/a>, says: \u201cWith this hotel, we are bringing the good life, \u2018la dolce vita\u2019, to Haarlem.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Renovation with respect for historical character<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The characteristic building is being renovated with full respect for its architectural style. The natural stone fa\u00e7ade will retain its historic appearance, including its projecting sections, half-columns, and pediment. The maisonette-style hotel rooms will be luxuriously appointed, most with a mezzanine sleeping area for added space and grandeur.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Unique facilities and hospitality at Hotel Palazzo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hotel Palazzo will distinguish itself from other boutique hotels in Haarlem through its waterfront location and unique facilities. Upon completion, the hotel will include an exclusive wellness area on the top floor, with a pool on the adjacent rooftop. The hotel will also feature several food &amp; beverage concepts, open to both guests and locals. During the day, guests can enjoy coffee and lunch, while the evening the restobar will offer cocktails and refined dining.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the Cobraspen Groep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cobraspen-groep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Cobraspen Groep<\/a> is a real estate investor and area developer active in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Haarlem, and surrounding areas. The company was founded over forty years ago in Haarlem by Luigi Prins, driven by a passion for monumental and industrial heritage. Notable developments include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/trends-we-spotted-week-14-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SugarCity<\/a> in Halfweg and their headquarters in the historic Elswout estate in Overveen.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About the Highlight Hotel Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Highlight Hotel Group was founded in 2024 as the umbrella organization for all hospitality brands under Cobraspen Groep. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlighthotelgroup.com\/label\/htel-serviced-apartments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Htel Serviced Apartments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlighthotelgroup.com\/label\/beachhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beachhouse Hotel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlighthotelgroup.com\/label\/sugarfactory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SugarFactory<\/a>, and now Hotel Palazzo. With this diverse portfolio, Highlight Hotel Group serves a broad market while staying true to its motto: \u2018Striking locations, memorable stays\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Leidsevaart in Haarlem, the Cobraspen Groep will transform a former school building from 1883 into a luxurious 5-star hotel: Hotel Palazzo. 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