Explore Our History
From the Central Bank of the Netherlands to a boutique hotel in the centre of The Hague, we’ve come a long way in 140 years.
It’s hard to believe that our hotel was once home to the nation’s gold reserves and kept over 7000 gold bars locked away in the vault. The original 25,000kg vault doors are still present in the hotel today, but these days we’ve swapped the gold for a quirky event space and a 1920s-inspired speakeasy cocktail bar.
The bank officially closed its doors in 1994 and after several years of operating as an office building, Hotel Indigo The Hague began to welcome guests from all over The Netherlands and beyond. During this time efforts were made to restore and protect as much of the original structure as possible.
During the hardships of WWII when the Netherlands was occupied by German forces, the vault acted as a safe haven for the Royal Family with the Queen and her children seeking refuge here. This led to a secret tunnel that connected the vault to the Palace and the Binnenhof, this tunnel exists even today, standing the test of time and highlighting the Dutch expertise in water management and infrastructure.
We’re proud of our heritage, and that’s why aspects of the building’s weird and wonderful history can be seen running throughout the hotel today. The velvet and gold furnishings have been inspired by the Noordeinde Palace and our restaurant, Brasserie Stocks and Bonds has been heavily influenced by the historic bank that started our journey. Even the hotel rooms have nods to our past, with the guestroom headboards being made from preserved panelling from the bank manager’s office.
Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the history of Hotel Indigo The Hague.
