• North Holland's hotels are plentiful.amsterdam 1 image by Nathalie P from Fotolia.com
  
  Noord-Holland, or North Holland, is an area boasting some of the Netherlands' most popular cities. With Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Hoorn, the locale has a bustling economy. Tourists to this location have several options for hotels, and this list shows some of the best the area has to offer.
  
  

Hotel Pulitzer

• This hotel overlooks canals and is close to the Dam Square and the Royal Palace. No two rooms are decorated the same, making for a charming setting. There is a restaurant on-site and high-speed Internet in the rooms, with room service available. Pets are allowed. Rooms start at about $360 a night.
  
  Hotel Pulitzer
  Prinsengracht 315-331
  1016 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
  020 5235235
  
  

Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre

• The Crowne Plaza in Amsterdam is newly renovated and is within walking distance of a central train station. The hotel is located near the Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House Museum. It also offers activities for children. Rooms start at about $185 a night.
  
  Crowne Plaza Amsterdam City Centre
  NZ Voorburgwal 5
  Amsterdam, 1012 NL
  31 20 6200500
  
  

Golden Tulip Lion D'Or

• This hotel in Haarlem is in a beautiful nineteenth-century building, within a short walking distance to the city's Market Square. The hotel is also near beaches and golf courses, for a complete vacation experience. Rooms include free breakfast. Rates start at about $175 a night.
  
  Golden Tulip Lion D'Or
  Kruisweg 34 36
  Haarlem, 2011 NL
  023 5321750
  
  

Carlton Square Hotel

• This hotel is a 30-minute drive from the Dutch coast and five miles from the center of historic Haarlem. There are barbecue facilities on-site, and pets are allowed to stay in each room. There is also a restaurant attached to the hotel. Rooms start at about $175 a night.
  
  Carlton Square Hotel
  Baan 7
  Haarlem, 2012 NL
  23 531 90 91