Certifications and awards that set us apart in meetings & events
Certifications and awards
Certifications and awards
Meetings & events
At Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden, quality, hospitality, and professionalism are central. Our dedication is appreciated, as evidenced by the many certifications and awards we have received over the years. These recognitions confirm our position as a leading conference and event location in the Randstad and offer you the assurance of a successful event.
National & provincial
Category XL Meeting Venues
Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden has been one of the highest-rated XL meeting venues in the Netherlands for years. We have been recognized multiple times at the National Meeting Awards and the MeetingReview Provincial Awards (South Holland).
Highlights
Winner of the National Meeting Award (XL category)
Multiple podium finishes at the National Meeting Awards
Repeatedly named Best XL Venue in South Holland
These awards are independent recognitions for quality, guest experience, and entrepreneurship within the meetings and events sector.
YOIN excellent meeting places
Certified Partner
Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden is a Certified Partner of YOIN Excellent Meeting Places, the quality mark for professional conference and event venues.
YOIN evaluates venues on, among other things:
Quality and expertise
Reliability and service
Innovation and professional development
After recent audits, our hotel was recertified with very high scores (up to 96%), highlighting our ongoing focus on quality and continuous improvement.
MeetingReview STAR Location
Sufficient reviews and high score
MeetingReview annually awards the STAR Location title to venues that clearly excel in guest satisfaction. Only locations with a high review score and a sufficient number of recent reviews receive this status.
Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden has been recognized as a STAR Location multiple times, with an average review score of up to 9.3. A reliable guarantee for a successful meeting or event.
Most sustainable hotel chain
Sustainable Brand Index™
Van der Valk has been named the most sustainable hotel chain in the Sustainable Brand Index™, Europe’s largest independent brand survey on sustainability, based on consumer reviews.
Sustainability is not a trend for us, but an integral part of our daily operations. This includes the use of LED lighting, converting organic waste into bio-energy, and achieving the highest Green Key ratings, an internationally recognized environmental certification.
Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden is also Green Key GOLD certified. We make conscious choices for a greener future, including the use of local and seasonal products, energy-efficient installations, and sustainable solutions throughout our hotel and conference facilities.
Hospitality awards
Guest ratings
In addition to recognition from expert juries, our guests also highly value our services. This is reflected in several hospitality and service awards.
Awards & recognitions
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award
Hotels.nl Public Favorite
Multiple podium finishes in the Most Customer-Friendly Companies in the Netherlands (Leisure) according to MarketResponse
These awards are based on genuine guest reviews and highlight our personal approach and high level of service.
Certified training company
Winner of Best Hospitality Training Company
We are also actively involved in training and development within the hospitality and events industry. Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim–Leiden has previously been recognized as Best Hospitality Training Company, an acknowledgment of our commitment to mentoring and training new talent, and is a certified training company.
On behalf of the hospitality sector, the Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH) annually organizes the Best Hospitality Training Company competition for certified training companies in the industry. More than 15,000 certified hospitality training companies compete for the title Best Training Company, while mentors compete for Best Hospitality Mentor. The grand finale takes place at Horecava.