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Reviews of Boutique Hotel De Doelen This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Grote Markt 36, 9711 LV Groningen, Netherlands

#11 of 27 hotels in Groningen

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 396 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    lovely Hotel in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing - keep it on

    The Boutique Hotel De Doelen is a classic townhouse in the middle of the Grote Markt in Groningen. In the old house, which is in a well-kept condition, you can explore the center of Groningen directly. From here you have everything in the immediate vicinity within a short walking distance. The breakfast was excellent and was completely sufficient in all respects and we really enjoyed it! Right next to the hotel is the well-known cafe/restaurant/bar De Drie Gezusters, Groningen. This is also part of the hotel, very practical when things get more entertaining If we come to Groningen, we would love to come back here!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Awesome place to stay when visiting Groningen. Highly recommended. Friendly staff and spacious room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really, only love for this hotel ❤️

    spacious room. quiet place inside while being in the city center. Staff are absolutely friendly..👍🏼👍🏼. The hotel is as shown in the pics. The interior and dining hall are amazing and very cozy . I love every minute i stayed in the dining hall..Also, theres a bath tub..total bonkers!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely will stay here again!!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    I usually do not wrote reviews but this time…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel is a bit worn down, however it is an old building so its understandable. It didnt bother us.

    The staff was extremely friendly, we were met with a cup of tea, very friendly frontdesk and free upgrade. This is not the first time we stay and I can definately say they have improved since last time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    9.0
    Really lovely hotel and a nice experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My view from the window was not that good, but for me that was no problem. Minibar/fridge would be nice addition.

    Location and the historical building was perfect. Staff was very friendly, especially Jony at the reception. . Coffee machine in the lobby was very nice. Loved the bathtub in my room. Also the complimentary drink tokens were a nice surprise. I fully recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Cozy and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast had very little options for a vegans.

    The location is excellent. Very comfortable bed and clean room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location was excellent and the breakfast very nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Short stay, Great location, good facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Adequate

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect homebase to explore Groningen!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    View to the interior pateo.

    Location; Room size.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That there was a fire and i had to move to another hotel

    The location. The old beautiful building. The way a crisis situation was handled.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To noisy the grote markt and the bar

    Excellent staff. Very convenient place. Excellent old fashion lobby and dinning room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    9.0
    Historical vibes!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit noisy until 02 on the market square due to some drunk students. However, this are things to cope with in a student town…

    Cozy and very friendly staff. I love History so this place felt perfect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and quite
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Crazily big pillows that are not good for your neck

    Very central, yet quite hotel with lovely old interior.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting the suitcases up the stairs at the entry and the expensive parking options.

    Right in the middle of everything.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Since it's located in the middle of the city and is surrounded by bars, it's to be expected to be a bit noisy, especially if you stay there during the weekend. Since our window faced directly towards the Grote Markt, we had a lot of noise during the night, which kept us awake for a long time. A better window insulation would probably help dramatically.

    We booked the room with the sauna, which was absolutely lovely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    9.0
    Decent location and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like that my initial room wasn't clean. A bit of a letdown after traveling hours. Only to find out that the bathroom isn't cleaned properly. As well as finding out that some gunk from a previous visitor was in the bathroom. I have pictures of it but I'll spare the details. A more thorough cleaning and treatment of fungus in bathroom is advisable. Other than that everything was perfect.

    I was very impressed with the staff working that day. The initial room was not up to standards and the 2nd room wasn't clean. The 3rd and final room was better as the facilities made up for some mishaps. A nice upgrade in the end. I sadly have forgotten the name of the lady at the reception but she took great care of me. She really saved the day and made my stay pleasant in the end despite a rough start. If it weren't for her efforts to accommodate me the tone of this review would have been significantly less merciful. Great customer service! The location is superb and the building and interior were interesting. I would consider visiting again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    Our preferred stay when in Groningen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entire atmosphere is great

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was not a soap in the room, maybe we should ask.

    Atmosphere, the design and the comfort was good. The hall was perfect.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    9.0
    great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location and friendly and accommodating staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 8, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location! I also liked that they had complimentary coffee all the time and drinks upon arrival. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect position, in Grote Markt, the main square of the city. One minute by walk from Forum, the most famous attraction of the city. 15 minutes by walk from the main station as well. In the sourroundings there's supermarkets, shops, cafés. Alice, the hotel receptionist, was very kind and helpful. Reccomended it!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    9.0
    Fab hotel, very welcoming and helpful staff, perfect location in very centre of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom in my room awkwardly laid out - tiny quibble

    Amazing having tea and coffee available for free in hallway as you came in Excellent breakfast with great variety Very welcoming, helpful staff Perfect location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Unfortunately, there was mold in the bathroom, as the fan did not work. What did work, though, was the AC of the neighboring building right outside the window and the noise was sometimes very irritating. (I guess there is nothing you can do about it except for wearing earplugs.) Quite unfortunate is also placing the bed right in front of the window, so you can't open it more than like 15 centimeters and ventilate the room.

    Beautiful hotel, in an excellent location, and very friendly, and helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    8.0
    Was a lovely stay, except at 3.13am we were rudely awoken up by a noisy guest opposite us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Tea/coffee in the room

    Great location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    Fine old hotel in central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful old hotel (the oldest in Groningen, the receptionist said) right on the Great Market. Lovely wood-paneled lounge, friendly attentive staff. Super bathtub with hot water at high pressure. There are signs of wear and tear, and they are planning to renovate. I hope they don’t ruin its old character.

    Stayed in October 2023

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