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Pillows Luxury Boutique Hotel aan de IJssel

★★★★·92.0/ 10Excellent
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Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM
Review
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The hotel is only 80 km by car from Amsterdam. About 100 m away is a ferry that brings guests to the centre of Deventer. The Buitensocieteit bus stop is 50 m away and offers direct access to Deventer central train station. Shopping venues are approximately a 10-minute walk away from the establishment. This renowned neo-classical 19th-century building and nationally listed monument opened its doors as a luxury design hotel with meeting rooms and a modern brasserie. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception service, hotel safe and lift access, facilities available to guests at this air-conditioned 29-room hotel de charme include a bar, pub and a restaurant, as well as conference facilities and wired and wireless Internet access. Room and laundry services are provided and there is a cellar for storing bicycles and a bike hire service. Guests arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park. In addition to a private bathroom with a bathtub, shower and a hairdryer, in-room amenities include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and Internet access, as well as a double or king-size bed and air conditioning and heating. A safety deposit box is a further standard feature of accommodation units. Guests can relax under parasols or work up a sweat in the hotel sauna. Fans of the fairway can head to the nearest golf course, which is approximately 20 minutes' drive away from the establishment. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed buffet-style, taken à la carte or selected from various menu options.

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Location10.0
Service9.9
Cleanliness9.1
Value9.0
Surroundings9.0
Facilities8.9
Rooms6.0
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Dining
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IJssel Restobar
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Part of the Pillows hotel, this stylish restaurant encapsulates the best of Deventer. Seating options include a lovely conservatory and a terrace overlooking the River IJssel – the perfect place from which to take in the city's skyline. Wouter van Leeuwen creates a menu that's simply irresistible. Timeless classics such as steak tartare are accompanied by contemporary creations that draw on international influences and feature playful textures. For instance, he serves a combination of North Sea crab, leek and carrot with an espuma and powdered tomato. Foodies are sure to be delighted by the wi
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Zenith
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
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Having both worked at various MICHELIN-starred restaurants, hostess Jody and chef Joey share a deep-seated passion for the culinary arts. Together, they create a dining experience that is flawless down to every last detail. Street art is a key feature of the decor in this restaurant, which is housed in an elegant street corner building. Diners can look forward to attentive service and exceptional wine pairings.Beauty and substance go hand in hand: Joey Stinissen's elaborate creations are pleasing both to the eye and the palate. With a preference for organic ingredients, the chef uses exotic sp
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't Arsenaal
Farm to table
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At 't Arsenaal, historical details such as an old spiral staircase and rustic tiles are seamlessly incorporated into the bright and rather sleek decor. There is an atmospheric bar, and the courtyard garden terrace between the buttresses of the Lebuinuskerk is an ideal setting for a romantic dinner. Yolande and Rob ensure a refined dining experience front of house while the chefs serve up enticing dishes à la carte or as a surprise menu. From crisp pork belly with kimchi to lamb enhanced by a rich cumin sauce, the cuisine is wonderfully in tune with the times, with just enough international inf
307m
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De Swarte Ruijter
Modern Cuisine, Modern French · ★ Michelin
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Broederenklooster
Modern French
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6
Sizzles at the Park
International
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13.4km
7
Restaurant Judith
Modern Cuisine
€€€
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17.8km
8
Huisje James
Seasonal Cuisine, Modern Cuisine
€€€
Start your meal with an aperitif by the fireplace of this former workshop, after which you will be guided to the villa. The thatched roof, the intimate ambience and beautiful art give this restaurant a cosy feel. The surprise menu features classic favourites alongside contemporary surprises, all made from regional ingredients, including home-grown produce.
18.2km
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