Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Hotels
8 (3581 reviews)
Oosterstraat 53 , Groningen , nl

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Restaurant quality
Cons:
Room heating issues
Lack of amenities
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Issues with cold floors and maintenance observed in multiple reviews.
Service
8.68
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned positively in several reviews.
Location
9.22
Excellent location in the city center highly praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.17
Mixed feedback on room size and heating; some rooms noted to be outdated.
Amenities
7.7
Lack of basic amenities like coffee and tea in rooms negatively noted.
Value for Money
8.16
Good value for the location but several comments indicate areas for improvement.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast quality and variety cited as problematic in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall a good experience but certain aspects could use enhancement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:31

Property Description

Historic Charm and Unique Rooms

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Groningen by staying in our magnificent monumental building located in the heart of the city center. Each of our 60 rooms offers a unique experience, reflecting the historical character of the 7 interconnected historic buildings that make up our hotel.

Central Location and Nearby Attractions

Experience the convenience of being just a stone's throw away from the iconic Martinitoren, Groningen Central Station, and various must-see attractions and shopping streets. Our prime location allows you to explore the city with ease, ensuring you make the most of your stay.

Bakery & Chocolaterie Delights

Indulge your senses with the aroma of freshly baked bread and chocolate from our on-site Bakery & Chocolaterie. Join us for bonbon workshops and enhance your stay with delightful treats and engaging activities for all ages.

Book now to experience a blend of history, convenience, and culinary delights at our charming hotel in Groningen.

Important information:

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. The accommodations will inform you of these policies after booking and requires a confirmation to finalize the booking.

Parking is available for EUR 23 per night. Parking is available from 13:00, and you must drive out before 12:30 the next day.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of EUR 17:50 per pet per day applies.

Child beds are available for an additional charge of EUR 17:50 per baby bed per day.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRQ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for € 12.50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 12.50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 23 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3581 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Buursink van der kemp • couple • nl
8
Behulpzaamheid
Pros:

De klant vriendelijkheid

Cons:

Het ontbijt was goed
Maar niet spectaculair.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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de winter • couple • nl
8
Heerlijk .. lekker ontspannen
Pros:

Ontbijt was heerlijk..goed verzorgd. Veel aandacht voor mijn dieet..was lekker

Cons:

De trappen vond ik lastig..maar kreeg gelukkig n andere kamer bij de lift.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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SanneKwintijn • solo_traveller • nl
8
Prachtig stijlvol hotel op een perfecte plek in het centrum
Pros:

Grote mooie (iets duurdere) kamer (bovenste verdieping).
Heerlijk bad. Goed bed. Mooie meubels.
In het midden van het supergezellige centrum.

Cons:

Een koffiemachientje op de kamer zou helemaal fijn zijn.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • nl
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • nl
3
Their standard room is awful, I had to upgrade
Pros:

No toilet paper in the room

Cons:

Balie staff. I was treated different

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sanou • couple • nl
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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C.A. Lebert Blok • couple • nl
7
Goed.
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Zachtere kussens.
En een rek om je koffer/reistas op te leggen.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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mvnielen • solo_traveller • nl
7
Centrale ligging
Pros:

Centrale lokatie, kwaliteit bed

Cons:

Rumoer van straat, kies voor kamer aan binnentuin

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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van Dongen • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Niels • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • couple • nl
7
OK
Pros:

Mooie locatie in het centrum. Nette kamer. Goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Kamer was gehorig naar de gang. Geen spiegel bovenbed . We naar gevraagd.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

- Chambre très calme
- Bon choix au petit déjeuner

Cons:

- Chambre très petite et accès peu aisé avec une valise lourde
- Pas d'aération possible (fenêtres condamnées)
- Pas de robinets mitigeurs à la salle de bains et température de l'eau très instable
- Peu ou presque pas de rangement possible

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Zelfi • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Es war ein schönes Zimmer

Cons:

Es war nur ein bisschen sehr kalt und das Zimmer war relativ groß es hat etwas gedauert bis es warm wurde

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ria • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Niks

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • nl
8
Super fijn op de koffie na
Pros:

Locatie en het bed en lekkere douche

Cons:

Geen koffie apparaat niet eens een waterkoker met oploskoffie.
Dus voor heerlijk rustig wakker worden ben je verplicht aan te kleden en uit de kamer te gaan. En je kan van alles bestellen om te drinken maar geen koffie

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nl
9
Prima verblijf.
Pros:

Locatie
Prijs
Ontbijt

Cons:

Niets

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • de
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • nl
8
Prima hotel hartje Groningen
Pros:

Centrum mooie kamer

Cons:

Ontbijt wat eenvoudig

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • couple • de
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee