Grand Hotel En Residence De Draak - Bergen op Zoom

4-star historic hotel in Bergen op Zoom's town square, oldest operating hotel in the Netherlands

Dining at Restaurant 1397

Hotel De Draak's on-site Restaurant 1397 serves a seasonal menu built around local ingredients, under the direction of renowned chefs. The Bar functions as a stand-alone cocktail and tapas destination, making it a culinary hotspot in Bergen op Zoom. Guests can also order from a kid-friendly buffet and choose from special diet menus offered by the restaurant.

Wellness & Fitness

The hotel's spa and wellness center includes a traditional Turkish steam bath, an infrared cabin, and an infusion sauna for guest use. A fitness area is available on-site, and the property provides bicycle rental for exploring the surrounding city and nearby Binnenschelde recreational lake. Guests staying at Grand Hotel En Residence De Draak have access to spa facilities such as the steam room and spa lounge, along with fitness/spa locker rooms.

Accommodation & History

De Draak Hotel offers 62 individually designed rooms and suites spread across five historic buildings, each with its own layout and decor. As the oldest operating business in the Netherlands, the building has welcomed guests since 1397 and retains visible historical details in its walls and staircases. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box, and a trouser press.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is located directly on Bergen op Zoom's Grote Markt square, within walking distance of the Markiezenhof museum-the largest late-Gothic city palace in the country. Guests can also reach Fort de Roovere and the Moses Bridge, as well as the Binnenschelde recreational lake, within a short trip from the property. The railway station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, making it a practical base for exploring the Brabantse Wal region.

Sustainability & Services

Grand Hotel De Draak supports a tree-planting program for every room cleaning that guests choose to skip, as part of its sustainability efforts. The hotel offers 34 camera-monitored private parking spaces and an electric vehicle charging station for guests arriving by car. Additional services include 24-hour front desk assistance, daily housekeeping, and meeting facilities in historical rooms for small business gatherings.

• History: Oldest hotel in the Netherlands, operating since 1397
• Rooms: 62 individually styled rooms across 5 historic buildings
• Dining: Restaurant 1397 with seasonal local menus & The Bar tapas spot
• Wellness: Turkish steam bath, infrared cabin, infusion sauna, fitness area
• Sustainability: Tree planted for each skipped room cleaning
• Parking: 34 monitored private spaces + EV charging station