After taking the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Central Station, I managed to locate the…read moreHampton by Hilton Utrecht Central Station hotel with a bit of wondering around the Hoog Catharijne Mall. No signs or arrows are visible inside of the mall to direct you to the hotel's entrance.
I checked in to room 573 on Thursday, 10/24/2019 for five (5) nights. It was a corner room, so I was looking forward to enjoying great views of the Utrecht City Center, but that was not the case (please see photos). My other issue with room 573, was that the door did not have a deadbolt lock - not good, since I was travelling solo. The room was a bit on the small side, but it was sunny, clean, quiet and the bed was comfortable.
The complementary daily breakfast buffet comprised of many choices from yogurt, fruit salad, cheeses, cold cuts to eggs, cereals, waffles, fresh apples and fresh tangerines. There's variety, so you can plan to enjoy a different breakfast food item every day.
The front desk staff was helpful when asked questions about the Utrecht City Center area and things to see. The breakfast staff was wonderful with their cheerful good mornings and bright smiles.
The hotel is located inside of the Hoog Catharijne Shopping Mall, a five-minute walk from the Utrecht Central Station (use the exit closest to track1-4, that will place you near the Hogg Catharijne mall's entrance). After a day of sightseeing, shopping and dining are available into the late hours of the evening. On Fridays and Saturdays there's Market Vredenburg in the plaza area (located in the back of the mall) with fresh breads, cheeses, fruits and vegetables - that's worth a visit.
The overall location makes this hotel perfect to hop over to Amsterdam or Rotterdam for a day of sightseeing. My experience overall was comfortable and pleasant.