From fantasy to
five-star hospitality
Efteling Grand Hotel, KaatsheuvelEfteling in Kaatsheuvel is a well-known destination in Europe. In addition to the Efteling Hotel and holiday parks, the Efteling Grand Hotel is now being added. This luxury hotel is located within the park gates and offers direct access to all attractions. Architects Heinzel de Vries designed the hotel with rich materials and powerful, recognizable shapes in mind. We were tasked with translating that creative vision into a top-quality interior.
Control over design
and implementation
Even before implementation, more than two years ago, we were sitting down with designers and project managers. Working together, we translated the design into an implementation plan that fit within the budget. Physical test setups of the custom-made furniture brought the design to life early on. This enabled us to determine the finish, quality, and functionality with certainty.
A streamlined
production process
The design of the 140 family rooms, which provide a total of 644 beds for guests of all ages, is anything but standard. Expect round shapes, different color themes, dioramas, and bunk beds. The challenge was to produce high-quality specials on a large scale. Thanks to smart engineering and a tightly controlled production process, the quality of each room remained top-notch. At the same time, there was still room for the custom details that the design required. This enabled us to translate the architect's vision into a manageable project.
Bringing public
spaces to life
The public spaces, including the magical entrance lobby, the Sense Hotel boutique, the spa with a swimming pool and sauna, and the Mystique and Brasserie 7 restaurants, required customization on a different scale with a different dynamic. We translated the design of the brass welcome desk, round coffee bar, and bars directly and tailored them for intensive use and safety. In the spa, we chose materials resistant to chlorine and temperature changes, a decision informed by our experience with previous maritime projects. Each space received the same careful combination of atmosphere, functionality, and sustainability.
One interior
two specialisms
The Grand Hotel project was a collaboration between Gielissen and Vervoort Meubelen. Gielissen provided the custom interior, and Vervoort supplied the loose furniture and furnishings. For Efteling, this meant having a single point of contact for the entire interior, where both disciplines came together seamlessly. This collaboration has formed the basis for several subsequent hospitality projects.
What strong choices
yield up front
The Efteling Grand Hotel is an example of what can happen when the design and implementation teams work together from day one within the parameters set by the client. This collaboration prompts a simple yet important question: What would happen if you brought the same calm and certainty to your project?
