Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

I booked the Suite for my girlfriend and I to celebrate her 26th birthday together. I went for the suite for the spa bath and it didn't disappoint. The hotel set up beautiful birthday decorations and a very nice bottle of sparkling wine for us. Service at the front desk was great and the room was clean, tidy, and comfortable. Nice lighting and windows as well, although one of the windowsills was quite rotted, it didn't spoil it for us. Thank you everyone!

We had room 04 which is a suite with a bubble bathtub. The room itself is huge and comfy. The pillows on the other side are so think you can’t lay your head on it. The interior is really interesting and the bar great! It’s worth a try! you don’t have any elevators (and steep stairs!) The breakfast is small and about 22€ pP. I loved the fresh bread but the eggs had no taste and a bigger variety would be great. We had the seat next to the fireplace which was super cozy!! I would recommend this hotel, you’re in the city, have a supermarket close by, comfy mattresses and friendly stuff :)

We booked a deluxe room and were in room 9. The room itself was okay - not like the beautiful and cosy rooms you see online. Our room was just white with bright stone ground. No decoration. Sadly two of three windows couldn't be opened. Especially the window in the bathroom would have been important because after a bath or shower the bathroom was very steamy. If you look closely there are also a few spots on the walls/wood where humidity lead to mold. The drainage of the bathtub was very slow as if the pipe is almost clogged. The cleaning was also not done properly because in the bathroom there was a layer of dust on the heater next to the bathtub. On our bed there were blue small pillows which had 'dried' dirty spots... Besides that I would say that there could also be bathrobes offered for the deluxe rooms. We only had the basic of one big and one small towel per person. And the big towel wasn't like a sauna towel, it was a standard one. I expected more from the deluxe room if I am being honest, since it costs quite a bit more than the normal rooms which looked even more beautiful and more comfortable on the pictures online. Generally the hotel entrance, the bar, the outdoor area, the restaurant areas etc looked absolutely beautiful and special! The decoration is impressive and the dark lights make it cozy. It's almost like a filmset. The stuff at the reception was very kind and friendly. The online check in was easy, the check out was easy too. The breakfast was also nice - they have fresh bread and buns, even varieties with seeds and sweets. They have different toppings (cheese, thin sliced meats, different kinds of jam), veggies, fruits, egg, bacon, juices, infused water, joghurt and different kinds of granola :-) I would go there again but I would definitely not book the deluxe room anymore. It was a disappointment. If you charge more, at least you also have to keep the standard (hygiene and decoration wise) besides just the extra of a bigger bathtub.

In October 2025, we stayed at this hotel with our medium-sized dog. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome during our stay.|Although the hotel advertises that “pets are welcome” and charges an extra €20 per day, there are no facilities or amenities for dogs in the hotel or rooms. Because of the very steep stairs and the lack of nearby areas for walking the dog, I don't think the hotel is suitable for guests with dogs.

Historic property and right downtown. The inside is really funky and cool. I had booked a “cozy room”, and it was nice but indeed pretty small. But a/c worked great, and the only thing missing was a mini-fridge.||Only thing worth noting is that I had to climb three really steep flights of stairs, and there is no elevator. With luggage it was a little much, but that’s the flip side of it’s being an old building. ||Parking was a whole adventure, and thankfully I had a small car. My U.S cell phone wouldn’t allow me to call the number that was provided, but the staff was super helpful and responsive. All in all, a quirky, but great stay.

The hotel’s right in the center and walkable to everything we wanted to see, including the station. Even though it’s in the middle of the city, it was quiet in the room. The lobby and dining areas had a classic feel, and the whole vibe was pleasant. Staff were friendly and easy to talk to. The outdoor courtyard looked like it would be a good spot to sit if the weather had been better, sadly, not for us this time. Our room was nice and cozy. We especially liked the bathroom area: shower and the bath setup. Breakfast had a good spread, and the staff there were quick and happy to help. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. Only small thing was the steep staircase in our building (might not be the case in all parts), but not a big deal unless you have heavy luggage or trouble with stairs. It’s the place to stay in Grunn. Moi!

Hotel Schimmelpenninck is a quirky jewel of a hotel right in the centre of Groningen. It is full of African elements from the giraffes to thatched covers on the tables in the cozy courtyard. There is even a golden gorilla near reception! All fun in a maze of a hotel. Three star and good value. Although pricy when Neil Young came to town! We tried a couple of rooms and can definitely recommend the reasonably priced suite! Minibar included. Beware of late check out charge! Staff are very helpful and friendly and night receptionists helpful obtaining a late beer! Wi-Fi excellent. All in all a great stay and within walking distance of everything.

The hotel is like a maze but a beautiful one, filled with art and quirky, “weird” things that amazed us. I use the word maze because it really was quite the journey to get to our room. That said, the location of the hotel is perfect, and mazes are fun.||We stayed in a basic room, which was just fine nothing special. One thing that caught us off guard was the bathroom window. If we forgot to close the curtain, anyone in the courtyard (binnenplaats) could see us using the toilet, which was a bit uncomfortable.||We booked the hotel last minute, as it was our only option to spend the night in the city. We ended up paying the highest price (€225) which, in my opinion, wasn’t really worth it considering the nothing special room and the general standards for Groningen. However, the staff were lovely and had a great sense of humor.||After checking into our room, we explored the hotel and saw a mouse. My friend was visibly shocked. We told the receptionist we had seen a rat, but the receptionist didn’t seem too concerned and just said, “It’s probably not a rat, but a mouse” as if that made it any better…||Other than those few small remarks, it was a great stay overall!

Voor onze trouwdag hadden wij een suite met een vijfgangendiner gereserveerd bij dit hotel. Om half zeven namen wij plaats in het restaurant. Op dit moment kregen we ons welkomstdrankje. Om kwart over zeven werd de eerste gang geserveerd en rond acht uur de tweede. Toen hebben we aangegeven bij de bediening dat wij 's avonds nog plannen hadden, en dat we het wel lang vonden duren tussen de gangen. Wij hoorden toen van de persoon die onze tafel bediende dat "onze tafel vandaag geen prioriteit had" (letterlijke quote). Hierna was voor ons de glans er wel een beetje af. Toen wij na half negen pas ons hoofdgerecht koud opgediend kregen met daarbij ons tweede drankje, de wijnsuggestie van de bediening, zaten we inmiddels in een compleet leeg restaurant. Door het lange wachten, maar ook vooral het gevoel dat we niet welkom waren, hebben we het hoofdgerecht en de wijn teruggestuurd en zijn we vertrokken. Wij hebben 's avonds nog ergens anders gegeten. Op onze trouwdag. Onze klacht hebben wij besproken met de general manager, Emile, via email. Ook hebben wij om compensatie gevraagd omdat wij nog ergens anders hebben moeten eten. Dit was de reactie: "Wij bereiden het eten vers op moment van bestellen in de keuken en ondanks verschillende dieetwensen zijn de gerechten in een normaal tempo geserveerd en voor een 5 gangen diner, dit duurde niet langer dan gebruikelijk. Het is erg vervelend dat u zich niet welkom voelde bij ons personeel en ik heb dit besproken met hun en zal hier aan gaan werken om dit in de toekomst te voorkomen." Wees dus gewaarschuwd. Het is normaal bij dit hotel om na 2 uur en 3 kwartier nog geen hoofdgerecht te hebben, en hoewel de bediening ons letterlijk vertelde dat onze tafel geen prioriteit had (in een leeg restaurant) was het slechts ons gevoel dat we niet welkom waren. Zware tegenvaller. Totaal het geld niet waard, en ze zijn dus ook niet bereid om problemen op te lossen met ontevreden gasten.