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Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Groningen · Netherlands

Oosterstraat 53View location

7.8/10Very good484 Reviews
Cleanliness7.8/107.8
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition7.0/107.0
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Value4.0/104.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, shopping on site, and wedding services. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.

Grote Markt - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Martinikerk - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Town Hall - 0. 4 km / 0. 2 mi- Synagogue Groningen - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Art Gallery Erik Zwezerijnen - 0. 5 km / 0.

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3 mi- Vismarkt - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Centrum Beeldende Kunst Groningen - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Visual Arts Centre - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- University of Groningen - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Universiteitsmuseum - 0.

6 km / 0. 4 mi- Prinsenhof Gardens - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Stadsschouwburg - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- De Oosterpoort - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Groninger Museum - 0. 8 km / 0.

5 mi- Institute for Art & Architecture - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi. The preferred airport for Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys is Groningen (GRQ-Eelde) - 15. 2 km / 9.

5 mi A stay at Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys places you in the heart of Groningen, steps from Grote Markt and 4 minutes by foot from Martinikerk. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Stadsschouwburg and 0. 7 mi (1. 2 km) from Prinsenhof Gardens.

A stay at Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys places you in the heart of Groningen, steps from Grote Markt and 4 minutes by foot from Martinikerk. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stadsschouwburg and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Prinsenhof Gardens.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19.00 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
    • Self parking fee: EUR 23 per night
    • Pet fee: EUR 17.50 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Late check-out fee: EUR 25.00 (subject to availability)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 17.50 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 39.65 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Dutch

Nearby attractions

Grote Markt 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Martinikerk 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Synagogue Groningen 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Art Gallery Erik Zwezerijnen 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Vismarkt 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Centrum Beeldende Kunst Groningen 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Visual Arts Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of Groningen 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Universiteitsmuseum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Prinsenhof Gardens 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Stadsschouwburg 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
De Oosterpoort 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Groninger Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Institute for Art & Architecture 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Noordelijk Scheepvaart Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 60
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
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  • Breakfast
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Room types

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Room code: SGL.EY

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

7.8
Very good
484 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
7.0 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Value
4.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Kevin
Yes
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Dec 2025
Pankaj
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Joseph
Quirky and fun
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Grace
I loved everything about this hotel
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Harry
The staff were friendly, and spoke good English. They have a very good breakfast. There was a relaxed vibe with interesting animal themed interior design. The staircases are steep and the rooms need to be repainted at some point. Overall, I liked the place and would come back here again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2025
Yvonne

Great location and wonderful breakfast

We stayed here for four nights and had a great experience. It was a short walk to the nearest bus stop, the Martinitoren, the Forum, restaurants, small shops, and there is a grocery store practically across the street. The breakfast spread is amazing, with hot food, pastries galore, and even champagne! Hot coffee and tea are available throughout the day with their self-service machines. I can't say enough about the friendly staff who treated us so kindly and always with a smile. The hotel is very old, but has been remodeled recently. You may notice that those are real zebra heads mounted in the entryway, but there is a positive story about them. They actually died naturally at the zoo, and instead of feeding them to the lions, the zoo taxidermied them and sold them as a fundraiser. I definitely will stay here the next time we visit Groningen.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2024
Mark
Decent hotel in the heart of the city. Parking is extra but close to the hotel. Breakfast was nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
The hotel was in a great location and the staff were very helpful and the room was very comfortable.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2024
Robert
Property a bit outdated and badly stained carpets
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2024
Deanne
Quaint hotel. No ac on some hot days fan and breeze helped. Bit noisy over bar. Had an enjoyable experience.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2024
peta
Great room in a great location!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2023
Robert

A nice stay in Gronnigen

Stayed here with my tour group the night of October 8. The main building of the hotel is over 300 years old, and this hotel screams character. Some of the stairs are quite steep, but have no fear, they have elevators. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms felt a bit spartan but were very comfortable. Bathroom had a tub and a seperate shower stall. The fixtures reminded me of my grandmothers home. The breakfast was very good and well worth the price. If I were to travel to Gronnigen I would stay here again. Lots of places to eat nearby if you dont want to dine at the hotel. Underground parking is a short walk from the hotel.
Business Friends
4/10
Poor
05 Mar 2023
Peter
Good - restaurant, cellar bar
Bad - tiny room, poor breakfast, place needs a big renovation
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2022
Mark
Very helpful and responsive staff at reception. Centrally located hotel, would have loved to try breakfast at 7am but only opened at 8am.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2022
Teri
The primary reason for my negative review is the fact the hotel was suppose to refund the first night of my stay due to the Train Stoppage in Amsterdam making it IMPOSSIBLE to go from Amsterdam to Groningen. I spoke with an agent and they advised me I would get credit for the first night. This did not happen. They lied. Even Expedia could not assist me. Everytime we tried to reach someone at the hotel, that person was not it.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2022
P
Cleanliness was excellent, service was exceptional as was the food.
Only problem that I had was the stairs, which were steeper than we are used to in the UK, and the steps were shallower. No problem going up but had to be really careful coming back down. This was obviously due to the age of the building, so wouldn't change a thing.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2021
Verified traveler
This hotel is old and beautiful. The rooms are large and clean, with classic furniture. We had a wonderful stay!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
24 Oct 2020
Jeff
Very unique property built out of an old estate home, with all of the rooms being individually decorated and shaped differently adds a lot of character to the place. We enjoyed our time spent here and although the COVID restrictions meant that certain amenities were not available, the staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay here again as it was very centrally located and provided easy access to walking around all of Groningen.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Cosy and nice old furniture downstairs and in the bedroom old glory copper.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2019
Verified traveler

As good as always

This was our third time at Schimmelpenninck, so needless to say we love it here! Breakfast was as delicious as we remembered it, Jacuzzi as relaxing as we remembered it. We did notice that here and there, over the years, the hotel could do with a few touch-ups (lick of paint, tightening a few screws in the furniture, perhaps new pillows - all little things). We'll definitely stay here again. It's amazing how quiet the hotel is, even if it's on a busy street. It's a great location for shopping, dining and close to the station and the fabulous Groninger museum.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Love this place. Groningen is my favourite . I will be back
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Nice old house full of character. Liked the court yard.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2019
Erick Oeseburg

Old Charme in great location, great people

The Hotel is a classic, and all personel very helpful and friendly. Only downside is that they messed up my laundry(badly) What was worse though, despite promising that \"Management would contact me\" about my ruined items, no one bothered. Very disappointing that they have not yet (1 month later)
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2019
helen

A favourite

Charming and even the smallest room is super comfortable. Lovely courtyard and bar area. Didn’t have time to try the restaurant but it seemed very popular. Independent and has everything and more no big chain could provide with a quarter of the charm and atmosphere.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Have stayed here many times before, great old place with real character,
good food and some great rooms.Friendly, helpful staff and nice food.
Always try to book this hotel when I stay in Groningen.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2019
VATSAL

This property is excellent and comfortable.

This property is excellent and comfortable.
4/10
Poor
19 May 2019
Raj

very shabby chic! room 8 should be banned!

Please do not accept room 8, especially as i paid for a deluxe room........it is awful like a jail. there are better rooms in external annex building. The hotel decor is shabby chic......but to be honest it is very much more shabby! tv in room 8 is from 1980 and does not work either! why is it still there gathering dust? On the plus side breakfast room is great with plenty of vert tasty crosiants and breads as well as sausages etc. this was very good! Location is very central for restaurants in the city too!
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Annoying noise of ventilation. Curtains not darkening room enough.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Business stay in the hearth of Groningen

Right in the hearth of Groningen. I was very well received, the receptionist explained where I could park my car and even took my luggage to my room as steep stairs. All were very friendly and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2019
KEES

Taste the history

Always a pleasure to stay in the Schimmelpenninck Huys, the hotel breathes the rich history it has seen in the past decades and everywhere is something to see which makes it worthwhile to wander around in the hotel. Although not part of the hotel, the \"kelder bar\" (cellar bar) is cosy and intimate and is certainly worth a visit after a night out or long business day before you hop into your comfortable hotel bed.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Nice hotel in good area of Groningen.
Polite and helpful staff.
Good breakfast, freshly baked bread.
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2018
Marius

Traditional hotel in a noisy city

The hotel gave me the wrong entrance code of the parking lot and when i called the hotel I got a standard message. So i had to wait till one of the other cars drove in and i could follow. The second day in my part of the hotel the WiFi was not working. At first they did not want to take action until more people were going to complain about it. On the positive site: the chef made me daily an excellent omelette and the bar has no closing time.
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2018
Irina
Good conditions. The only questionable thing is the self-cleaning and desinfection of the jacuzzi. Not working
4/10
Poor
20 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
Nice location, nice building, but quite neglected: windows don’t shut, toiletseats lose, needs painting and carpeting, no elevator.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2018
Kevin
Nice hotel in the heart of the city.
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2018
Joe
Great central location, a few minutes walk to the market square. Carefully restored historic building.
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2018
Cats

Character hotel in the middle of Groningen

Friendly and helpful staff. This place has a lot of character! The downside for me on this visit was the room - although clean and very spacious, faced a back wall so was permanently dark with hardly any natural light. Since it was August, it was very warm with hardly any fresh air coming through the narrow window and no air-con. A fan was provided and this helped a little. Otherwise we loved the hotel- it is full of character and very Dutch! I would stay here again , and ask for a differently located room!
4/10
Poor
04 Jul 2018
Steven

Parking issues !!

We were charged for 4 parking spaces and only used 2 !!! trying to get refund but no answer from the hotel !!!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2018
Verified traveler

Noise high st, with no AC

the hotel was on a noise high st and since there are no AC in the rooms,
we werent able to close the windows, so it was hard to get a good night sleep.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2018
Alistair
Wonderful old building, a great welcome from all the staff
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2017
Verified traveler
My wife and I stayed for two nights and had a good room. I had booked another two nights for my wife alone, as I had to go somewhere else; she was put into a tiny, miserable room, like the cleaners' cupboard, although the rate was the same as we paid for the double (and only one breakfast!)
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Oct 2017
Verified traveler
Extremely nosy and judgemental staff. Wouldn't recommend staying here.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2017
Di

Gem of a hotel close to town centre

This a lovely, quirky traditional hotel, with well furnished and comfortable rooms. The staff are very helpful and the breakfast each môrning is delicious, especially with the hotels home baked bread from its inhouse bakery. I would highly recommend the hotel for a comfortable and relaxing break.
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2017
Richard

groovy Groningen

The hotel is an older one with lots of character. It has narrow winding staircases to get to upstairs rooms and no elevators. The shower tended to get water on the bathroom floor. But I thought it was a charming place overall. Wifi worked well
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2017
Gill

Quirky peaceful hotel in the heart of this small c

Three nights visiting my daughter- so relaxing and quiet, loved the stained glass windows and the characteristic steep stairs. Crisp clean sheets and marble floors were calming and pristine!
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2016
Verified traveler

Good central hotel

Lovely staff, very accommodating and the food is always great. A great central location and the rooms are always to a high standard.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2016
L. G.
Should let traveled know that there is no elevator to rooms, except for one section. Lovely rooms, delicious breakfast, great service. Close to best areas in town.
4/10
Poor
15 Jul 2016
Verified traveler

Very horrible laundry and check out experience.

Having sent my delicate laundry for cleaning (major mistake!), not only was it not dry-cleaned or ironed, they made a whole in the middle of my blouse. Then they, of course, denied it. Then they said they would only compensate me by not having to pay 3-4 euro (its cleaning price). Finally they realized that that was totally unfair, and said I didn't have to pay the 18 euros of the entire laundry (still much less than the cost of the blouse). But THEN they made me pay 25 euro for a one hour late check out, without having told me beforehand that they would charge.
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2016
Verified traveler

Recommended

Great, central location. Public areas full of interesting old furniture etc. Nice area outside for drinks etc.
Partner
4/10
Poor
24 Apr 2016
Verified traveler

Disappointing accommodations

We stayed at Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys in Groningen for two nights. Although the hotel staff were good and seemed efficient, our room was extremely disappointing. The twin bed linens were very good quality and clean however the beds themselves were not comfortable. It felt like a mattress topper had been added in hopes to improve an otherwise sad mattress. The bathroom was clean and plenty of soap and toilette paper were provided, however, the shower curtain was mouldy The wall to wall carpeting in the main room was filthy and appeared to cover a floor which was in great need of repair or replacement. The curtains were very old and in very bad repair, due to possible sun damage. The material of the small window curtain was worn through at the folds. As a result when the curtains were closed there were gaping holes. The only way to fix the room's very bad deficiencies is a complete refit of the room.

Thankfully breakfast was tasty with plenty choice. The location of the hotel was perfect for walking to the various venues within the city. Groningen is a delightful city and my husband and I would happily return, but not to the Hotel Schemmelpinninck Huys
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2016
Verified traveler
Great Location and History; lots of character. Walking distance from everything in Groningen.
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2016
Natalie

Old Fashioned Charm

This hotel is obviously a well established \"old\" hotel in the town centre. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was brilliant, so much to choose from, breads, pastries, cheeses, etc. Plus full cooked and cereals etc. A good spread of food to start the day. The room was clean and spacious. Less appealing was that there was no view from our room - just looked onto the fire escape and a wall. Also the walls were pretty thin, so when I had an afternoon rest it seemed terribly noisy, lots of doors banging and heavy footsteps. However when bedtime came around, it was quiet... lots of obviously considerate people also staying at the hotel! The hotel was set around a court yard... so some rooms must have had views. The over all feel of the place was of a once grand building, but now a bit faded and shabby round the edges, which is no bad thing. I much prefer this kind of place than the clinical, sparse, characterless modern hotels you find. We only stayed in Groningen for one night and this hotel added to the flavour of the place and the great time myself and my best friend had there. I would recommend it, it felt local and part of the town, a great experience.
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2016
Verified traveler

In need of major refurbishment

I was staying in the annex at the back. This part of the hotel had a faint smell of sewage. The room had a faint smell of turpentine. The corridors and staircases were dirty and worn out. The room was very large but uncomfortable with two beds that were so loose on their wheels that they did not stay in place and rolled about when you moved on them. The mattress was too soft like it was worn out and needed to be replaced. The TV was so old that the buttons on the remote where so worn that yo could hardly see what they are for. There are no coffee and tea making facilities in the room.
The annex backs on to a street where you have very noisy students coming past during the night. On the other hand, the breakfast in the morning was really good with a good choice of fresh bread.
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jan 2016
Claire

Not an \"identikit\" hotel !

It was an interesting place.
Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2015
Miroslaw

Pretty city and cosy hotel.

Very nice hotel in the heart of Groningen.Lovely breakfast with fresh bread and cakes.If you travel with a child and a pram you have to take into consideration climbing some stairs before you reach a little lift.All in all if you want to have a lovely holiday break don't hesitate and book a room there.Expirenced and helpful lady at the reception-unfortunately I don't know the name.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2015
Hector

OK hotel

nice stay, attentive staff, great location but room may need renovation, it seemed old and outdated
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2015
Paul

Perfect location, quirky hotel

Perfect location, quirky hotel
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2015
Harry
The water in the shower and taps were freezing cold on both days. The stairs are extremely steep, which is difficult for elderley people. The windows in the room were cracked and all the rooms look tired and need to be repainted. However, the hotel has a lovely old world atmosphere and friendly staff in a great location. I would certainly come back here and would reccomend it to others.
4/10
Poor
19 Oct 2015
Verified traveler
Room was cold and bed uncomfortable
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2015
Benedek

Great hotel

Excellent hotel, but the room was very hot.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2015
Verified traveler
When choosing our hotel in Groningen our priorities were dog friendly and near the railway station. We were very happy that Hotel Schimmelpennick Huys provideded these things and more. Staff were excellent, the rooms (we had 2 seperate stays) were clean and the beds comfortable. We liked the very individual style of the rooms, our least favourite was the room overlooking the street at the side of the hotel, but only because of the noise during the night, and again in early morning, not something the hotel can control. We had a very good lunch in the sunny courtyard, and one evening we had the really excellent 3 course chefs menu. The breakfast was also very good, there was a choice of home made breads, and the omelette was good. We would definitely stay here again.
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2015
GabMark

Very Disappointing

When we checked in, we were not given the room that we had booked and paid for. Instead we were placed in a tiny room with adequate ventilation. I reviewed my booking email and took it to reception, who stated that the information sent through by the web was not the same as hers. Upon a consult with her manager, our room was changed however renovations were being undertaken and we were awoken at 6am to drills and hammers. Hotels have a duty of care to inform guests that renovations are occurring so that the guests have the choice of booking elsewhere. I was not happy with this hotel at all.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2015
Mrs Barbra A

The lovely Hotel with an unpronouncable name!

This is the second time we've stayed in this quaint hotel, two minute's walk from the Grote Market. Beautiful rooms (recommend spending a few € extra and reserving a room with a Jacuzzi bath), lovely breakfasts and tranquil patio/beer garden. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The hotel wine bar (when you find it in the cellar!) offers plenty of choice with a knowledgeable barman.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2015
Waqar

Good hotel

Very good hotel in the middle of town. But very quiet too. Only problem was that there are no lifts and since the building is pretty old it has stairs that are too small to be comfortably get a foot hold. Fast free Internet and very good breakfast with built in bakery. Because I had to fly out early & paid for breakfast the hotel made a packed lunch which was delicious.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2015
Gino

Lovely Old Style Hotel

First Impression Old Style Hotel with stair case to the bedrooms .
This hotel is close to the central Market and Groningen Central Station
Hotel service is slow but this was due to the amount of people to be served ( nice big seating area)
Choice of restaurant meals is limited BREAKFAST EXCELLENT !
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2014
Scott

Hotel for convenience and service

The hotel was fine and conveniently located. Parking, as everywhere, was difficult and expensive.
Our only wish was that there was opportunity to have a small or a la carte breakfast instead of the 17 euro buffet. We were able to next door to the bakery near by for coffee however.
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2014
SRG

Accommodating staff

Although our original room was lovely and clean, the location on an all night party street meant a sleepless first night. The staff were extremely helpful in moving us to a quiet room in another part of the hotel-an upgrade-for the remainder of our stay. All the staff were cheerful and all requests were met with a smile. Great hotel choice in the center of Groningen.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2014
geepee240

Centre of City

Old styled hotel with marble floor. Welcome change from these modern hotels. Great location and within walking distance of train station.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Very satisfied

Perfect in all possible ways.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

Lovely, historic and central – though not perfect

It would be perhaps unfair to dismiss an undoubtedly friendly, characterful and well located hotel purely because the promised WiFi didn't work. But sadly I had booked this particular hotel for a two-night stay – squeezed in between Berlin, Lake Balaton, London, Brighton and then Budapest – purely around the fact that WiFi would be available here. My plan was to work around the region by day and rely upon WiFi here by night. In the end, I lost work, and money, because I couldn't do what I needed to do at the place I was staying in. Though I pointed out the problem immediately upon arrival, otherwise friendly staff seemed to take an eon doing anything about it. As I was checking out, 36 hours later, I was told that the problem lay with the server. There seemed to be no sense of urgency to get the problem pinpointed and fixed. The sauna, promised when booking on this site, wasn't available – I think it may have been more a case of someone offering in-room treatments rather than a sauna room. Other more minor complaints: only one powerpoint (of two) worked in the room, and water temperature takes a long while for the taps to register, so you're waiting ages for the water to turn properly hot or cool down. Plus points: downtown location excellent and if you're here for a romantic getaway, the historic setting and courtyard restaurant should make for a memorable stay.
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

nice place, helpful staff, odd shower

The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was small but fine. Easy walking distance to the square/market and the university, and also walkable to the station. The breakfast was alright; if you have time to eat elsewhere, you may want to opt out of it. I don't understand why the shower isn't somehow separated from the rest of the bathroom, though I often end up with that question when in Europe. Also, the curtain wraps around your body when you turn on the shower.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2014
Nader

Good experience

Its a descent hotel. The breakfast is good. The restaurant food is okay. The location of the hotel is very good.
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2014
Guido and Esmerelda

Great Experience

Very fun and interesting. Staff very helpful and informative. Breakfast facilities outstanding. On site bakery amazing. Highly recommend this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2014
John G

Great place

Very good hotel, nearby to everything. Lovely front desk staff very helpful and made my 2 night stay very pleasant.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Sara Ines Peguero
Super flot hotel og indretning. Det var som at træde ind i en anden verden. Fantastisk.
Vi havde en junior suite og den var kæmpe stor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Peter
Spændende og anderledes hotel. God central beliggenhed og meget hjælpsomt og serviceorienteret personale. Kan anbefales
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Bjarne
A fantastically nice and well-designed hotel. Incredibly nice and helpful staff. One staff member spoke Swedish. She was very nice! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend a visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Catharina
Bra frukost!
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Dennis
Top Lage. Schönes Hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Dirk
Gezellig hotel op mooie locatie. Interieur is wel gedateerd.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2026
Ilja
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Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Rutger

Mooi hotel leuke bar. In het centrum van Groningen. S’nachts beetje gehorig
Bad was vies, plafond gebladderd.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2026
Lucia
Fijne kamer, mooi uitzicht op de tuin. Aardige medewerkers.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Nov 2025
Thorsten
Wir hatten von einer Suite für das Geld mehr erwartet. Wir waren noch nie in einer so kleinen Suite, war nur etwas größer als ein Standard Zimmer. Ausstattung und Zustand waren auch nicht gut. Nur der Whirlpool wusste zu überzeugen. Wir hatten mehr erwartet und wollten einen besonderen Tag verbringen.
Die Mitarbeiter und das Frühstück waren allerdings top!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Hendrik
Er is nog werk gaande, doch dat hoort erbij. Ik ga zeker terug komen.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Storm
Voor de prijs en toegankelijkheid was dit echt boven verwachting
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Kees
De vriendelijkheid en behulpzaamheid van de medewerkers. De ideale plek midden in het centrum, de prima kamers, het ontbijt.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Kjetil
Very nice hotel but quality on some rooms should be imroved
Business
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2025
Cor
Het hotel is echt een beetje vergane glorie. Ziet er smoezelig uit en heeft aan uitstraling verloren. Is van een mooi, historisch hotel van jaren geleden een beetje low buget hotel geworden. Kamer was heel simpel en slordig ingericht. Niets bijpassend. Prijs/kwaliteitverhouding niet helemaal ok.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Rob
gewoon goed
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Oliver
Very friendly personnel. Beautiful building. Spacious rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
Oliver
Wunderschönes altehrwürdiges gebäude mit einem schönen innenhof, sehr freundliches Personal. Tolles Frühstücksbuffet, das eine große Auswahl an Speisen bietet. Kein Zimmer gleicht dem anderen. Manche räume gehen über zwei Etagen. Ich hatte ein sehr geräumiges Zimmer.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Oliver
Ich hatte ein sehr geräumiges Zimmer mit toller Ausstattung. Das Frühstücksbuffet war toll. Sehr vielfältig und seinen Preis wert. Die alten Räumlichkeiten haben ein großartiges Ambiente. Trotz zentraler Lage sehr ruhig.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Kea Hyuac
아침식사가 8시 부터라 늦어요
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2025
Werner
Schönes Ambiente. Gutes Frühstück.
Freundliches Personal.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2025
Rene
Mooi nostalgisch hotel midden in het centrum van Groningen. Goed ontbijt en zeer vriendelijk personeel!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Dec 2024
Verified traveler
Breakfast starts at 7 AM. Last day not all breakfast stuff was in place before 7.30 AM. As a business traveller, I'm prefer breakfast starts at 6.30. The room interior could have been more modern. Appreciated the jacuzzi in the room. Otherwise the interior in the lobby etc is cool.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2024
lisbeth
Hyggeligt hotel lige i “minefeltet” med venligt kompetent personale
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2024
Julia
Das Hotel ist in einem wunderschönen alten Haus und sehr gut vom Bahnhof und der Innenstadt aus zu erreichen. Ich musste mehrmals lange warten um meinen Schlüssel abzugeben oder wieder zu bekommen denn die Rezeption war zwar 24 Stunden besetzt aber es war nicht 24 Stunden jemand da. Das Einzelzimmer war sehr sehr klein und das Fenster nicht zu öffnen. Außerdem lag es zum Hof und dort war bis tief in die Nacht Lautstärke und Trubel der anderen Dachterrassen.
Bei einem Preis von 83 € für eine Nacht hätte ich mir etwas mehr Komfort gewünscht.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2024
Shandrawatie boedhai
Vlak bij winkels en restaurants. Smalle gangen, stijle trap/ gehorig.
Leisure Self

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