Van Der Valk Hotel Houten, UtrechtVan Der Valk Hotel Houten in Utrecht, Netherlands has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 36 hotels we score in Utrecht. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $191 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at Hoofdveste 25 in Houten, this four-star hotel occupies a 60-metre tower. It features between 154 and 162 air-conditioned rooms and suites, many of which include whirlpool tubs and rain showers. The property is suitable for business travellers and groups, offering 22 conference rooms and a business centre. Guests can use the fitness centre, wellness area, or dine at the two on-site restaurants, which serve sushi. Secure parking is available on the premises. Because the building sits along the A27 motorway, guests may experience traffic noise. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions in all rooms.What stands out

On-site sushi restaurant

Wellness area and fitness centre

Free secure parking

Large number of meeting rooms

Watch out for

Located next to motorway

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