Due to the excellent motorway connection, the Bastion Hotel Haarlem / Velsen is conveniently located close to the city of Haarlem. The centre is approximately 5 minutes' drive away. There is a bus service that stops near the hotel and the train station is approximately 3 km away. The North Sea, including a beach, is just 5 km away. For travellers who also wish to visit Amsterdam this hotel is an excellent choice, as the centre of Amsterdam is only 15 min away by car.

This 40-room, air-conditioned establishment offers free parking facilities and its own restaurant. Additional facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe and a cloakroom. For relaxation there is a bar and a pool room. At the hotel reception guests can obtain information about the hotel's remaining services, such as the wake-up call service, laundry service, and use of the fax or copy machine. Laundry services and Internet access are available for a fee.

The homely rooms, all with central heating, are equipped with an en suite bathroom with a shower, WC and hairdryer. Every room has 2 wide single beds, as well as a work space with a free wireless Internet connection (WLAN), a direct dial telephone and individually regulated heating. In addition, the rooms have satellite/cable TV, a minibar, radio alarm clock, hifi system, complimentary coffee and tea making facilities and a safe.

As an extra service, the hotel organises a football or film night every Wednesday.