Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

This place is awesome. It's a big hotel complex with a very nice central yard. The main building is like a museum with lots of antiques and arts. The staff is very helpful. It's also very central located. They also have free flow coffee and tea. Highly recommend.

Located in the heart of Groningen, this is an ideal stay in the city. It’s an old hotel and they still maintain the Victorian ambience. All the rooms looked like if we were in 19th century. The common areas are also decorated with such theme. However in reality the things are quite old and need serious maintenance. Taps and fittings in Toilets were old and very leaking occasionally. Furniture is also old and not the best. The breakfast buffet is amazing probably one of the best I had in Netherlands, so much options and good taste.

We stayed 4 nights at hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys. Very cozy room, renovated not far in time, with the only problem that was located on a third floor (attic) without elevator, with a steep stairway, so, if you get this type of room, ensure that you travel light and your knees can hold you. The breakfast was fantastic, only one day was a bit of mess due to high occupancy. The staff was nice, very polite, and willing to help. The location is superb: 2-minute walking from Martini Tower.

Tasteful, interesting and fancy decoration. Our room had been recently renovated and decorated very tastefully with nice details. Curtains effectively shut out daylight. The bathroom also renovated with bathtub and rainshower functioning perfectly. Located in the Center. At night a bit noisy from the street. Bring earplugs if sensitive. You’ll sleep perfectly on the all new comfy mattress and bed. TV with all the apps Netflix, Amazone prime…. Reception occupied all night, drinks available. No annoying noise from the renovation activities!

Enjoyed our stay here while getting ready our daughter to start her studies in Groningen. Very convenient location- close to the central station and also in the very heart of the city. Spacious rooms which is a big plus; although can’t help mentioning the uncomfortable mattresses. Very, very helpful staff- both at the reception and in breakfast area. Delicious and varied breakfast, absolutely worth the money. To sum up- would definitely recommend it for a stay while in Groningen.

I actually quite loved my stay here. The building although rundown, is still rather charming. You can tell it has history which I love. The breakfast area is really inviting and has an old world cozy feel. The courtyard was super cute. The rooms definitely need a bit of an upgrade, but it didn’t bother me too much. The service was A+, every one I dealt with went above and beyond to help, from the reception to the breakfast staff, even specially providing me vegan food for breakfast upon request. The location is also top notch, right in the thick of it. I will definitely stay here again when I’m in Groningen next and highly recommend to stay here.

It is a little bit outdated, but that actually fits the hotel ambiance perfectly. Beautiful building with decent rooms and a nice breakfast. Perfect location in the centre.

The room is very minimal but vintage and stylish. Dog friendly. The services were 24/7 with whatsapp - always answered every question - There was no need for me to wait for service which is really good. The lift was really small and scary - but it worked well and better than the stairs. Overall - a good relaxed hotel in a really good spot. Thank you for everything :)

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.