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I’ve started planning a few local staycations to personally test and review some of The Hague’s best boutique hotels. Hotel The Collector is located on the charming Haagsche Bluf courtyard, right in the center of town. You get why it’s called The Collector the moment you walk in. Art on the walls, carefully chosen design pieces… the whole space has this eclectic, stylish vibe.
I’ve started planning a few local staycations to personally test and review some of The Hague’s best boutique hotels. Hotel The Collector is located on the charming Haagsche Bluf courtyard, right in the center of town. You get why it’s called The Collector the moment you walk in. Art on the walls, carefully chosen design pieces… the whole space has this eclectic, stylish vibe.
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