To mark the opening of the new Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling’s first hotel inside the park walls, the Dutch theme park has placed the world’s largest ribbon bow on the façade of its new luxury hotel.

The giant bow measures 16.74 meters wide and 17.15 meters high. During this morning’s opening ceremony, it was officially announced that Efteling has achieved the Guinness World Records title for Largest Ribbon Bow – an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records was present to present the certificate to CEO Fons Jurgens.

Efteling now boasts four accomodation options - Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling Wonder Hotel, Efteling Bosrijk and Efteling Loonsche Land.

Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling, said:

“We’ve looked forward to opening Efteling Grand Hotel for a long time. With this, we’re adding the largest hotel ever to our resort accommodation offering, combining a remarkable level of refinement and luxury. And for the first time, guests can now stay within the park boundaries of Efteling. That deserves a grand celebration—and the Guinness World Record reinforces that perfectly.”

About the Efteling Grand Hotel

The brand new Efteling Grand Hotel is a grand residence at the heart of Efteling, where guests of all ages can experience the enchanting atmosphere of a true grand hotel. It is the largest hotel in the world of Efteling, featuring 7 floors, a width of 106 meters, and 140 rooms and suites with a total of 644 beds. Guests can relax in the swimming pool and spa, and enjoy two unique restaurants, a cozy coffee bar, and Arcadeau, a large souvenir shop. The Efteling Grand Hotel is officially open as of today.

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