It was a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in 1988 and retained that rating until 1992.

[2][3] In the time of the Michelin stars, head chef was Robert Kranenborg.

Partly, because head chef Kranenborg moved on to La Rive in Amsterdam.

But also because the owners, Heineken International, sold the hotel to Ad Ph.

The new owner, later Chagall Hotels & Restaurants and Hampshire Hospitality & Leisure, wanted a brasserie instead of a fine dining restaurant.