The 4-star Hotel Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof in the Frisian capital has Historical Grandeur as its key words Up to 1971 the present hotel was owned by the Dutch Royal Family And indeed all rooms of this palace can still be called royal In different halls you can enjoy a royal dinner a princely lunch or an inspiring meeting or reception against an 18th century setting -- Hotel Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof is an ideal base for a relaxed weekend or a midweek holiday Do have a look on the holiday packages page for the best last minute offers And book yourself a delightful quick break far away from the routine of daily life Hotel Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof is located right in the heart of Leeuwarden town centre the provincial capital of Friesland From the hotel you can undertake various activities -- Leeuwarden is a town that has much to offer The heart of the town contains many monuments churches remarkable house fronts and streets with a centuries old character Those who are interested in culture can go to various museums such as the Frisian Museum and the national ceramics museum Princessehof -- You will also find plenty of outdoor cafes shops theatres cinemas and pubs in the friendly town of Leeuwarden And of course the province of Friesland has much more to offer than Leeuwarden alone plenty of beautiful nature with water areas and forests can be found in the surrounding area