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For now, the scaffolding and constant flow of builders still disguise the beauty beneath. Since early 2024, passers-by have barely been able to see the restored palace taking shape. But the work is nearly complete. Once finished, developer RE:BORN.<\/a> \u2013 also known for owning the Pier in Scheveningen \u2013 will hand this centuries-old monument back to the city.<\/p>\n

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Het Spaansche Hof is a listed national monument, formerly known as the House of Assendelft and once home to the Spanish Embassy. Step through the grand entrance and the building's history greets you immediately. Even more surprising: at its heart lies the largest private courtyard garden in the city \u2013 over 400 square metres of calm. A quiet oasis, perfect for sunny days. And when it rains, there\u2019s a beautifully lit stretch tent.<\/p>\n

And a hotel, too<\/h2>\n

The renovation had quite a lot to do. \"We even took the roof off. The building has been made completely sustainable. I know for sure: we can easily handle another hundred years,\" agrees Werners, who works from people@places<\/a> is responsible for the operation and rental of Het Spaansche Hof. The venue is not only a meeting and event location and official wedding venue. In the second quarter of 2026, the hotel at this location will also open under the Numa Group banner. There will be 51 bedrooms, equipped with all conveniences: each hotel room will also have a kitchenette. And in spring 2026, wine bar The Philosopher - owned by Ofran Badakhshani, a Molenstraat acquaintance - will expand here with a third location. The wine bar will settle in the vaulted cellars under the period rooms of Het Spaansche Hof. Interesting for groups: the rooms can be hired separately for those who want to enjoy an evening with friends or colleagues.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019ll have everything you need,\u201d says Werners. \u201cThe beautifully restored period rooms with their ornate high ceilings will be perfect for multi-day events.\u201d And even during renovation, the venue remained in use. \u201cFrom December it\u2019ll be completely finished. If you stay with us after a long day of meetings, Dirk, our regular caterer, will make sure you\u2019re well fed \u2013 whether that\u2019s catering during an event or simple room service.\u201d Guests are encouraged to visit the bakery around the corner or enjoy a coffee on the Torenstraat, helping connect the venue with its neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Catering in every shape and form<\/h2>\n

By the way, the hotel will soon have no restaurant, but there can be wine thanks to The Philosopher. And thanks to Dirk Karsten, all forms of catering are imaginable. Together with Werners, Karsten is the face of Het Spaansche Hof. He, born and bred in The Hague, is one of the people of Karsten & Kuiper<\/a>, the deli and catering shop on the corner of Van Diemenstraat and Prins Hendrikstraat in the trendy Zeeheldenkwartier. Eleven years ago, he started making delicious and healthy meals for takeaway in his shop every day. From salmon from the oven to meatballs and from couscous to jacket potatoes, always with different vegetables, mostly of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cut.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKarsten & Kuiper started as a neighbourhood shop, and it still is, but now we also cater weddings, sports tournaments and embassy events,\u201d Karsten explains. \u201cFrom simple dishes for large groups to chic four-course dinners. And the feedback is instant \u2013 that\u2019s not something every job gives you. You make people happy with food, every single time. That makes this work a joy. Hospitality is such a rewarding field. I could happily keep doing this for years.\u201d<\/p>\n

A perfect match<\/h2>\n

It is no coincidence that Werner and Karsten found each other, they say. \u201cImagine the cross-pollination at a location where you can soon meet, eat, drink wine and stay overnight. The space is versatile. You can hold meetings and weddings there, among other things.<\/p>\n

From early 2026, people@places will have 22 branches offering flexible workspaces and meeting rooms. The latest gem is located on Mauritskade, in the former Oxfam Novib office. With 6,500 square metres, it is a fantastic location with beautiful authentic meeting rooms and fully serviced offices. \u2018We will soon have several tenants who will be completely taken care of in terms of services and all kinds of technical matters such as video conferencing and live streaming. We take care of everything, all you have to do is work.\u2019<\/p>\n

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And back to Het Spaansche Hof. \u201cEveryone is playing to their strengths, and we can\u2019t wait to make something beautiful here,\u201d says Karsten. Werners adds: \u201cThis building has so much to offer. During the renovation, the feedback from event guests \u2013 even wedding parties \u2013 has already been fantastic. So imagine how it will be once it\u2019s fully open. We\u2019re opening the doors to the city so everyone can discover this remarkable gem. We want people to walk away saying: \u2018I hosted my event there \u2013 what an extraordinary place!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

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De steigers en de niet-aflatende stroom van werklui die af en aan lopen, verbergen nog heel even precies datgene wat met veel enthousiasme willen laten zien: Het Spaansche Hof aan het Westeinde als compleet schoongemaakte parel aan de rand van de binnenstad. Een parel die sinds begin 2024 nog niet als zodanig is herkend door…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":35422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[143],"tags":[3142,3069,734,3143,3141,3067,592,3070],"opmaak":[2548],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nKingstreet - Het Spaansche Hof: klaar voor 100 jaar<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ontdek Het Spaansche Hof, het vernieuwde stadspaleis vol historie, een grote binnentuin, nieuwe hotelkamers en sfeervolle zalen voor events.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/kingstreet-magazine.com\/en\/the-spanish-court-ready-for-100-years\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Het Spaansche Hof: klaar voor 100 jaar\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Kingstreet is h\u00e9t high-end mediamerk van Den Haag. 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