The Corps de Garde is an absolutely charming hotel in Groningen with some of the most helpful…read morestaff. Yes it has small negatives - the leg of a table in our room was broken, we had some trouble making international calls, and the bar closes at midnight. However, the pluses were really driven home when we went to Amsterdam for the next leg of our trip, stayed at a five-star Marriott, and found ourselves really missing our little Hotel Corps de Garde. As soon as you arrive, you are offered a complementary drink, and this is a great chance to meet the staff. Everyone with whom we dealt went out of their way to be friendly and helpful, and they definitely had the best suggestions on what to do and see in Groningen. They really knew the best local gems and were quite willing to share their knowledge. Their lounge is actually one of those gems, and we had a great time meeting the other visitors and guests. Oh, and be sure to ask for Bart's Goodnight Kiss.

We came in on a Wednesday during lunch time for lunch. We sat outside. The menu is extensive; there…read moreare quite a few options. The bitterballen are exceptionally good, so much so that we got two orders. The mustard that came with them was probably standard but I found it extremely delicious. I am lactose intolerant so I asked our server a few questions about the pasta items on the menu. He needed to ask. I appreciated that he came back to inform me that the items I selected did have milk and offered recommendations for other menu items. I chose the beetroot salad, which wasn't too bad. It was very generous with beets. There were a lot of them. The bread item was a good balance to the beets and the greens in it. I'm told the dinner meal that takes place indoors is wonderful.

Lovely hotel in the center. Would be 5 stars. But service was 2 star. Dinner service was very…read morestrange. 2 staff chatted near our table for 30 Mins. We waited to get our order taken and finally had to ask them They we unfriendly and seemed new. But otherwise it went fine. On checking out; we saw our dinner bill had been doubled. When the front desk fixed this they offered an apology but nothing more. No explanation. Nothing. If you want to be 5 star you have got To have the service to back it up.

From the owner: Staying at City Hotel Groningen will, without a doubt, bring a smile on your face as never before…read more What's not to appreciate about a modern, slightly arty décor, plenty of space, and a convenient location in the city center? Take a tour through the city, on a bike which we will arrange for you, or go a shopping spree. Cycle through the center with its historic warehouses, courtyards and buildings, past the Martini Tower towards the Grote Markt and see Groningen at its best. Afterwards, you can fully recharge in the comfortable hotel bar or on the terrace in front of the hotel.

Was told by an employee explicitly that breakfast was included in the price. After eating…read morebreakfast was told by another employee that this was *not* included and I would have to pay. Room was extremely small, next to a loud ventilation system, and the bed was lousy. Scam! Do not go here.

From the owner: Het University Hotel is het hotel van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Het hotel bevindt zich in…read morehartje centrum en op loopafstand van de meeste universitaire centra, het Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG), congrescentra en het Centraal Station. Het University Hotel Groningen is de ideale gelegenheid voor een overnachting in hartje centrum van de stad Groningen. Het stadshotel maakt deel uit van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en beschikt over modern ingerichte kamers met gratis internet (WIFI of met vaste aansluiting). Tijdens uw verblijf kunt u in de lounge gratis gebruik maken van de beschikbare computers. 24 uur per dag bieden wij u de mogelijkheid gebruik te maken van onze koffie en thee faciliteiten die zich in onze gezellige lounge met openhaard worden aangeboden. Alle kamers zijn voorzien van flat screen tv, bureau, badkamer met douche en toilet. Voor groepen tot 12 personen hebben wij zeer aantrekkelijke meerdaagse vergaderarrangementen.

My boyfriend and I loved this hotel! We wanted to be in the heart of Groningen and this fit the…read morebill. It's within walking distance of many restaurants, the main train station, and the bus station. As a Best Western Rewards member, I was happy that they thanked me for being a member when I checked in. The front desk staff were so friendly and helpful. They made the visit extra special. They answered our many questions about the area and gave helpful advice. Our room was on the small side but very comfortable. We had a nice view of the city. The air conditioning was tepid at best, but with the windows open, the room stayed cool at night. We paid extra for the breakfast buffet, which was well worth the price. There was a good variety of hot and cold items, Dutch cheese, and juices (the apple juice was my favorite. It was much fresher and tastier than American apple juice!). There was a coffee machine in the lobby that was free for guests. They also had hot water and tea bags available. We bought bottled water in the lobby, although their tap water was supposedly really good. They had some cute gifts and postcards for sale in the lobby as well. The lobby itself was spacious and welcoming, with lots of places to sit and hang out. There were also tables outside, just in front of the hotel. We loved our stay and would definitely return.

Anyone who knows my reviews knows that with the exception of really bad business or REALLY good…read moreones, I always write reviews based on their relative value. In this case, I'm giving the Hampshire Hotel three stars based on our needs during this visit. We stayed in Groningen which is quite close to Assen during our attendance at the Moto GP (in Assen). There were not hotels available in Assen. The Hampshire sits on a very large property next to a beautiful little lake with a running path and beautiful green fields all around it. In fact, when we were driving in, we thought we had made a wrong turn because it's down a long rural looking road. It's quite large for it's location and seems to be kind of a convention like hotel. For 159 Euro, we had a very large room and an extra 79 Euro a bed for our daughter and they only charged us for one breakfast at 13 Euro (typical European buffet). The rooms are very basic with a bathroom and a separate room for the toilette. The reception area is modern and airy. Outside, they have a very large yard with an outdoor seating area for eating or enjoying a nice beverage. The waitstaff were quite formal and attentive. We didn't eat much other than breakfast at the hotel and that was average. There is a pool, but I must say that it was relatively oogy. My daughter kept asking me if what she was swimming in was really water. It was murky and the ratio of chlorine to water was probably close to 50/50...made your eyes water. Overall, for a quick night's stay, it did the job.

Voor onze trouwdag hadden wij een suite met een vijfgangendiner gereserveerd bij dit hotel…read more 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.

My husband and I really like this hotel and would definitely stay here again but We wouldn't…read morerecommend it if you don't travel by car because it's not in the center. +Very friendly staff +free parking up front +very clean +bar and restaurant +affordable -not in the center

We stayed at this hotel for 1 night as part of the Cosmos Tour Group of Netherlands. The hotel is…read moremodern, clean, and located in a quiet residential area. It is not near the city center and therefore there is not much to do in the area. The rooms are clean and modern; however, on the small side. Breakfast was included. Expect the breakfast area to be very busy especially if there are hotel guests attending a conference. Breakfast was adequate for European standards.

I stayed at the Asgard mid-September 2019 for 3 nights. Had…read morea fine room facing front of hotel. The woman at reception desk was very friendly and welcoming in fact everyone was friendly and accommodating. The hotel was superb, modern and clean and just my modern taste. The room was a single room with nice big double bed. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was extremely clean and modern with nice big shower and sink and plenty of clean towels. A nice work desk in room to write on, hot water kettle with tea & coffee. Nice chair and side table. I love that hotel is close to central train station as well as close to city center yet on a quiet, peaceful street. On my next trip to Groningen I plan to stay here again. Reasonable room rates considering how nice, clean, modern and spacious the room was and in the best location, close to everything yet quiet. It was my first hotel stay in Groningen and it looks like I picked the best accommodation I could have asked for. Highly recommend this hotel when visiting Groningen.

I stayed at the Asgard Hotel for one night in April 2012. I picked it mostly due to location, but…read morethe positive reviews on TripAdvisor did not hurt. The hotel is in a good location -- near the center of the city, yet on a side street that is quieter than many others in the area. The hotel seems to be rather new; everything looked very modern and barely used. My room was very clean and quite comfortable. The bathroom featured a heated floor and a very nice selection of toiletries (from the Rituals brand). The drawback to the bathroom was the fact that the shower door seemed to be poorly designed, because as soon as I turned the shower on, the water began leaking out and flooding the floor. Luckily there were plenty of towels to sop up the mess. There was a hot water kettle in the room, along with a variety of teas, hot chocolate mix and instant coffee (along with sugar and creamer). The two employees I met upon check-in and check-out were very friendly and had practically perfect English (not surprising in the Netherlands). The price for the room did not include breakfast (that would have been an extra 100 Euros), and seemed a tad high for this area. However, I slept very well, and would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone needed a place to stay in the center of Groningen.