CULINARY WEEKEND IN SASSENHEIM - LEIDEN

With multiple restaurant concepts under one roof, Hotel Sassenheim-Leiden is the ideal place for a culinary adventure.

MARIJN SPAN
PHOTOGRAPHY: NOPOINT STUDIO'S
STYLING: LINDSAY DOLMAN
MAKEUP: JOYCE WALIAN AGENCY

When you step inside here, you are immediately embraced by the warm atmosphere of the Cherry Lounge, the vibrant heart of this hotel. The interior has received a complete makeover last year and is now a place where pink and cherry red tones come together in a soft, feminine, and personal environment. Everything here is about connection, passion, and beauty: Parisian chic combined with the ultimate homely feeling. Everything is just right in this lobby - from the painting of Martien and Rie van der Valk on the wall to the tableware on which the dishes are served. Even the merchandise available here gives a nod to the past: the cherry on top of the applesauce.

FROM DRINKS TO HIGH TEA

In the morning, you can enjoy a light breakfast in the Cherry Lounge or choose a freshly baked pastry from the display case. From 12 o'clock, lunch dishes are also served, clearly taking into account a healthy lifestyle. Take-away is also an option, ideal for those who come to charge their electric car. In the afternoon, wine glasses and snack platters come out, but you can also opt for an extensive high tea. Play one of the games from the cupboard, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy the buzz around you. This is your living room, but with room service!

ORIENTAL DISHES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY

As soon as the evening falls, it's time for refinement. You enter the world of OZZO, a stylish hotspot in Hollywood Regency style since 2024. Think velvet, golden accents, and atmospheric lighting combined with Oriental dishes of the highest quality. That's OZZO, the culinary pride of the region! Japanese sushi masters prepare the most beautiful creations live daily while bartenders serve top-notch cocktails - creative, colorful, and perfectly balanced. Feeling like trying something special? Then choose one of the five exclusive sake varieties and give your dinner a surprising twist.

ADVENTURE AND TRADITION COME TOGETHER

From high-end sushi to traditional South African cuisine: you dive into a completely different world when you visit Restaurant PAARL. Behind the hotel, you will find this South African pop-up restaurant where adventure, tradition, and abundance come together. Here, you don't order a standard three-course menu but share with your party a traditional 'table of abundance', inspired by South African cuisine. PAARL has a covered and heated terrace and a zen water corner: a cozy place where relaxation and cooling off come together. With your feet in the water and the outdoor bar within reach, it's the ultimate relaxation! Tender pieces of meat are slowly cooked on the grill and at the fire pit. Additionally, every Saturday evening, you can reserve a spot at De Bioskoop, an exclusive outdoor cinema under an African stretch tent. The Klink & Drink concept offers the opportunity to enjoy cocktails and tasty snacks in a relaxed atmosphere in the afternoon and after 9:30 pm, outside of the shared dining concept.

ONE DESTINATION, MULTIPLE WORLDS

Whether you come for the sweet charm of the Cherry Lounge, the refined sushi at OZZO, or the traditional, adventurous atmosphere of PAARL - at Hotel Sassenheim-Leiden, you can take a culinary journey in just one weekend. Be surprised and above all: enjoy!