Bastion Haarlem Velsen, HaarlemBastion Haarlem Velsen in Haarlem, Netherlands has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 12 hotels we score in Haarlem. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.0 before correction: Booking.com 1.5, Google 2.5.Bastion Haarlem Velsen is a three-star hotel situated in Santpoort-Noord near the A208 motorway. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers looking for easy access to the North Sea beaches at IJmuiden or the nearby cities. The property contains 87 rooms, including Comfort and Deluxe options, all featuring air conditioning, minibars, and tea and coffee making facilities. On-site amenities include a restaurant with an à la carte menu, a terrace, and free parking. While the location is practical for road travel, some guest rooms are small and the interior lighting can be dim.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Air conditioning in rooms

On-site restaurant

Staff are helpful

Watch out for

Small room options

Dim room lighting

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