DoubleTree by Hilton Skopje

Split between peaceful Soestduinen—overlooking woodlands and a 9-hole golf course just outside Utrecht—and a sleek riverfront spot in Skopje on the bank of the Vardar. The Soestduinen hotel is about 45 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol and minutes from the Royal Palace in Soestdijk; the Skopje property sits roughly 10 minutes from the city center and around 20 km from Skopje Airport.

Rooms range from newly renovated deluxe quarters with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, and separate shower and tubs in Soestduinen to modern guestrooms in Skopje with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and laptop safes. Upgrade options include spacious suites with separate dining areas or event-ready rooms with natural light. Expect clean, contemporary décor, large windows for views, and practical in-room features like cribs-on-request and in-room safes.

Both hotels pack wellness and recreation: fitness centers, pools and spa facilities (indoor pool, spa tub and whirlpool noted in Skopje). Soestduinen adds a golf-view terrace and woodland breezes; Skopje serves panoramic river views from a rooftop terrace. Book excursions or relax with massage, sauna and steam-bath options available.

Well-suited for events and meetings: Soestduinen offers 21 refurbished meeting spaces for 2–500 guests and a 24-hour business center; Skopje provides about 1,400 sq. m. of flexible function space including an elegant ballroom and multiple meeting rooms. High-speed internet/wireless access and on-site parking/valet make both easy for business travel.

Eat with a view—Restaurant Royal Parc serves lunch and dinner on a golf-view terrace, while Monte in Skopje focuses on local and international cuisine with al fresco options. Both properties also offer bars, coffee shop choices and limited room service to wrap up the day with a drink or relaxed bite.