LIGHT ON EINDHOVEN

Experience the cozy atmosphere of Brabant during a city trip in Eindhoven. The city of Philips, PSV, Dutch Design Week, and so much more. From Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven, celebrating its 50th anniversary, you can discover it all.

Hotels - October 10, 2024

EVA VAN MEIJL

PHOTOGRAPHY: NOPOINT STUDIOS, RICK BOOKELAAR

ANDY HENDRATA, MAX KNEEFEL, EINDHOVEN 365

Eindhoven is known as the City of Light. Many people think this is because Philips produced the first light bulb here at the end of the nineteenth century, but this nickname originated earlier due to the presence of a match factory. Eindhoven has always played an important role in industry, with major companies such as Philips, ASML, VDL, and DAF. In 2024, Eindhoven is a vibrant city with plenty to do. The perfect destination for a city trip. Especially in the fall when events like the Light Route, Dutch Design Week, and the light art festival GLOW are on the calendar.

CREATIVE HEART

Make sure to allocate enough time for your stay and bring comfortable shoes, as the spacious city center and surrounding neighborhoods invite you for beautiful walks. The charm of Eindhoven lies in the different districts, each with its own atmosphere. The Philips Museum and DAF Museum are recommended to learn more about the industrial history. Be sure to also walk to the dynamic district of Strijp-S. This former industrial area full of old Philips factories is the creative heart of the city with various concept stores and plenty of dining options. You can also find these in the city center at Down Town Gourmet Market, where different kitchens create the atmosphere of a food festival.

SHOPPING WALHALLA

For shopaholics, Eindhoven is a paradise. They can spend hours in the long shopping streets, at the Emma District, and the covered shopping centers Piazza Center and Heuvelgalerie. Boutique shops can be found on the charming Kleine Berg street. Art lovers should definitely visit the Van Abbemuseum, a leading museum for modern art. For those with extra energy, diving into the nightlife is a must. Stratumseind is the city's nightlife center. In this longest pub street in the Netherlands, you can enjoy drinks and dance until the early hours. They don't sing for nothing that Brabant nights are long!

The different neighborhoods each have their own atmosphere.

BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES

You can discover the attractive city center from the cozy Hotel Eindhoven, which is celebrating its golden jubilee this year. For fifty years, the hotel has been a well-known establishment in the city and its surroundings. Due to its location near the highway and the green Genneper Parken, it is the ideal place for meetings, a nice lunch, or as a stopover on the way to a holiday destination in the south of the Netherlands or beyond. Over the course of half a century, it has grown from a motel to a complete hotel with a large conference center and many facilities. Anyone who has grown up in this region undoubtedly has a memory of Hotel Eindhoven, such as the former pond with fish at the reception. Throughout the year, attention is being paid to the golden jubilee, including festive dishes on the menu, a special audio tour, and a podcast.

SLEEPING IN LUXURY

One thing is clear: the hotel has never stood still. Over the years, there have been expansions and renovations. The latest additions are the renovated hotel rooms. The range of rooms is now even more spacious. There is a Superior King Room with a comfortable king-size bed and luxurious open bathroom. This room is also available as a barrier-free, disabled-friendly room with an adapted bathroom. The new Superior Twin Room has two separate beds and a closed bathroom. Two suites have also been renovated. In addition, four rooms have been renovated in 040 Congress & Events, which has been the leading conference center in the southern Netherlands for over ten years. With almost thirty multifunctional rooms, many tailor-made meetings and parties are organized here. Under the hotel roof, you will also find Jack's Casino, an indoor swimming pool, and Toucan Sportsclub, a modern sports center with a cool, urban look. During your stay, you can also choose from one of three restaurants: à la carte restaurant Brasserie Martinus, restaurant Het Buffet, or hotel bar Ozzo Food & Drinks. The extensive facilities, the conference center, and the location not far from the versatile city center have made Hotel Eindhoven a favorite for fifty years!