I would rate my experience a 3 star. I was not unhappy but definitely not a big fan. However I was…read morehappy to see they were environmental friendly to some degree. Pro The front of the hotel is beautiful. Nice cafe and lunchroom to relax and enjoy a meal . The location is perfect. They are located very close to the train station and very close to the center, so if you are not feeling their cafe, then you can stroll over to the center and explore some of their different restaurants, cafes and shops. Check out is at 12 Bathroom is small but reasonably nice . Con - They need better lighting in the rooms because the room was too dark. When we first arrived in the room I notice a coffee stain on the floor. In addition, the coffee machine is not nice at all. The coffee machine completely exploded. So if you are wondering why there are stains on the carpet, it's because they have not replaced that crazy coffee machine that does not properly work. The room we had for 160 euros I felt was very mediocre, nothing special at all and extremely small. Also the parking lot view was not so flattering from the bedroom window. So I definitely did not get that cosey feeling that I am home. I expected much better.

We came on the Restaurant W as we walked from the station to the old city, so we stopped for lunch…read more We were so glad we did. It was a lovely day so we sat on the terrace (and we're glad that no one was smoking). The service (in English) was inviting and impeccable. We had the daily special: mussels with fries and salad. Generous portions perfectly prepared. And reasonably priced at 24 Euros. The Italian white wine recommended by our waiter was perfect with the meal and inexpensive. Wish we were staying the night so we could return again.

Condolences to the Boer family. They treated me like a local (so did the rest of Zwolle), and…read moresomeone in the family. Hospitality above and beyond . Chef Jonnie you will be missed

From the owner: Vragen over recepten en wijnen die Jonnie en Thérèse in Restaurant De Librije dagelijks krijgen,…read morehebben hen geïnspireerd tot Librije's Atelier. Een kook- en wijnschool waar u in diverse workshops kennis maakt met Librije's werkwijze en filosofie. Kokend gaat u aan de slag in de ruimte waar eens de gevangeniskeuken van het Zwolse huis van bewaring was. Wij leren u de basisbeginselen van wijn, samen maken wij mondvermaakjes op het kookeiland of u geniet van de pure smaken van het zelfbereide diner. Tijdens de kooklessen besteden wij veel aandacht aan koken met het seizoen en regionale producten zoals Jonnie in zijn eigen keuken toepast. De eendaagse kooklessen zijn ontwikkeld met onderwerpen variërend van het maken van Librije's mondvermaakjes, uitgebreide 3- of 4-gangen menu's en de vegetarische keuken.

We originally booked only one night but were so impressed with the hotel and area that we were…read morelucky enough to stay 2 nights. The hotel is within walking distance to the village and centre. It is directly on the river and has stunning views. We stayed in room #9 and it was super awesome. Roses printed in the carpet, red leather chaise lounges in from of huge windows and views of the water and town, which made it really romantic! The room had a HUGE bathroom which was upstairs and a giant sunken whirlpool jacuzzi tub. The bathroom made you feel like you were in a Roman bath house equipped with a shower and sink. Lush bathrooms that we lived in. It also had a separate room for the toilet and another sink. The staff is super helpful and friendly. We ate at the restaurant and the food is very good. We enjoyed the morning breakfast which had plenty of options. We were very lucky in that the monthly day market and night festival was going on. It was so much fun. Lots of vendors with local stuff to buy. They had a live concert and DJ beginning at 9pm and it went on until 1 in the morning. The hotel provided us with ear plugs as the concert is directly across the river form the hotel. The pub inside of the restaurant was very fun and they had a tv so we were able to watch the Olympics. There are trails just steps away that has beautiful scenery. The hotel has laundry service, restaurant, pub and a beach area with a bar. We will stay here again next year. ****Also eat at the restaurant across the street called Ekkelenkamp. Get the pancake with everything! See my review.

We spent three great nights here and very much enjoyed our stay. We were in room 32 with a nice…read moreIjssel River view. The room was large, had two huge windows to let in the cool air and enjoy the view, it was very clean, the bathroom was recently renovated, very modern/nice, and very clean. WIFI is free. Breakfast was a plentiful continental-type all you can eat that included meats, cheeses, great breads, cereals, and coffee and orange juice. Why some previous posters were put off by breakfast is bewildering. All hotel staff were super friendly and helpful providing some eating, sightseeing, and driving directions that all turned out to be spot on. Lastly, we were provided a parking permit (no charge) that allowed us to park right in front of the hotel for free. For sure, when we return to Kampen this is where we'll stay!

Beautiful hotel with excellent service. You feel here in…read morethis hotel like a very special person! Everything is perfect! If you want a special experience, you have to visit this hotel.

The grounds are breath taking and impeccable! The castle setting and pristine views make you feel…read moreso royal. The location is serene and quiet.Rent bikes from the hotel and around the country side and ride to Harderwijk to sip wine by the river Vecht. The rooms are like little private residences and not hotel-esq at all. Updated, modern and clean. The restaurant staff and amazing food is mind blowing. I recommend the tasting menu with wine pairing. We will stay here again next year. The location is easy enough to take the train to Amsterdam or Rotterdam. We were over impressed with this hotel and wish we could have stayed another night. Highly recommend this hotel.

This is a very nice hotel within walking distance from the train station. Very nice rooms with a…read morelot of sunlight and large showers. They offer very nice breakfast with a lot of options. Staff is friendly and it is very fairly priced.

Stayed here for a night during our visit to WildLands. The hotel is walkable from the train station…read moreand just a short hop away from the centrum with all its shopping and restaurants. The exterior is so 'art-deco'! It's like a 3D painting. Inside, the check in counter was friendly and fast and we were quickly routed to our room, a deluxe double room with one wall that was like an artist's opus. The bed was comfortable and made for a good night's sleep. There was no refrigerator or bar in the room. That was compensated for by the excellent bar near the restaurant. That's one thing about Dutch hotels - they almost always have a very 'gezellig' bar/cafe so that you don't need to spend your evening locked up in your room. In summary, comfortable stay, excellent wine bar, and approximate to everything Emmen has to offer.

Amazing hotel ! The staff is very kind and helpful…read more Everything is very colorful and the walls, wine bottles and so on is decorated by local artists in the toyism genre. The restaurant have the most delicious food I have had in a very long time! (It is worth a visit, even if you are not staying at the hotel) The double room was quite large, and had a lovely bathtub, perfectly worth the 69 euros !