We had a great stay at the Hotel Ravel. The WIFI connection was the best out of all the places we…read morestayed in Europe. They have a convenient location to the train station, downtown and shopping. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. There are a couple bicycles available for rent. The Hotel was great for our family. We all loved the cozy breakfast area and their incredible variety for breakfast. The coffee machine made perfect varieties of drinks. I liked the big screen TV with the news. This Hotel was a wonderful part of our vacation.

From the owner: Sfeer, geborgenheid en een warm welkom. Als u op reis bent, zoekt u meer dan alleen een bed en het…read morebijbehorende comfort. U wilt ook een hotel dat u een tijdelijk thuis biedt. In Hilversum, in het hart van het Gooi, vindt u zo'n hotel. Wij hopen u te mogen verwelkomen in Hotel Ravel. U zult zich thuis voelen. Hotel Ravel is gevestigd in een fraaie art-deco villa te Hilversum. Wij hebben er twintig ruime, smaakvolle kamers voor u ingericht - alle uiteraard voorzien van badkamer/(regen)douche of bad, flatscreen televisie, laptop safe en gratis toegang tot draadloos breedband internet (WiFi). U krijgt er de persoonlijke aandacht en service, die u als welkome gast verdient. Ons hotel is ideaal gesitueerd voor de toerist en zakenreiziger. Hilversum ligt immers aan de toegangswegen naar Amsterdam en Utrecht en Hotel Ravel is op loopafstand van het stadscentrum en het station. Bos, heide en een voortreffelijke golfbaan, liggen bij wijze van spreken, bij ons om de hoek. Het Media Park en ArenaPark zijn binnen 5 minuten bereikbaar. Houdt u er rekening mee dat er geen lift is in dit monumentale gebouw. Als u moeite heeft met trappen lopen, dient u dit tijdens het reserveren aan te geven. Als u verwacht buiten de openingstijden van de receptie (07.00 - 23.00 uur) te arriveren, wordt u verzocht vooraf contact op te nemen met Hotel Ravel. Parkeren op straat is gratis. U kunt parkeren in de buurt van de accommodatie.

Stayed her for work purposes and as hotels go it was ok. They give you 2 hours free wifi a day per…read moredevice after that there is a fee to pay if you want to continue using it. The rooms were ok, I was on the ground floor furthest away from reception and the room was very quite considering that the motorway is less than 200 yards away!! It does turn into a bit of a labyrinth on the lower ground floor. The hotel is well used by businesses as it has a wide range of meeting rooms, big and small. The staff were all helpful and friendly. It is a tidy and clean hotel. The restaurant is large and always had a good helping of business people, hotel guests and walk-in's. Whilst it was not the most adventurous menu it was functional and certainly did the job. THey have bikes for hire so if you have the time there are a couple of paths which take you off into the local forest, if you go the right way you will stumble across a nice little cafe.

My boyfriend and I loved this hotel. The views were beautiful and the room was very clean. The…read morecommunity of restaurants was also nice. There was free parking and we had a view of the water. Such a serene stay!

Scheduled to stay 2 nights, booked this hotel due to their claim of having an airport SHUTTLE for a…read moresurcharge. I sent an email inquiring about the shuttle and it's cost, I received no reply. Called a week prior to arrival and was told I could take a taxi for 80 Euros each way. This would be more than the 106 cancellation fee charged for cancelling the reservation. What was so disappointing was that if had they simply responded to my initial inquiry I would have been able to cancel for less, very shady practice.

This is a small neighborhood hotel. It is ultra clean and the staff is courteous. The breakfast was…read morevery nice with good, fresh options (eggs, sausage, fruit, breads, cereals, juices, great coffee machine). My room was only big enough for the bed and a small space around it, but I didn't spend a lot of time there, so it wasn't bad. It had a small closet behind the door that I did not see till my last night. The bed was comfortable enough, but the king size bed was two twin beds jammed together, and the two covers were only large enough to cover just the top of each twin bed... meaning if you get in it, you cannot move in the middle of the night or be exposed to freezing air (if you go in winter like me). I can't imagine how a couple could navigate this scenario (if it's cold, don't you think it's better to have one large blanket covering both mattresses??). I saw this same thing in Germany too, so perhaps it is the hotel bed style in those countries. My room had a tea kettle and a couple of bags of tea. Just down the stairwell in a common area there was a coffee machine which generated all kinds of great coffee. The hotel was not very warm. Understandable with the energy prices and I think that Americans are not as judicious with their environmental control as other countries (being from Florida, I really felt the cold). And the radiator heating was broken in the middle of the night on my second night. With my room was freezing at 2am, unable to sleep, and with all the blankets over me, I called the front desk, but no one responded. We went to the bar to get some wine on a couple evenings. The bar was quiet and closes "early" (11:30 I think). It was nice to sit and chat with my colleague, but don't expect to get social with anyone. There is a small coffee shop/bar down the street which has a very nice ambience. Mostly, I would choose this hotel because it provides handy walking distance to where I needed to go.

This is a three star hotel at best not a 4. No amenities small room. Somewhat clean and close to…read moredowntown.

Lovely newly renovated hotel rooms. Love the view of the pond. Delicious breakfast options with a…read morebuffet. Also has a bar. They are renovating so the pool is under construction. We had a beautiful view from our room and great housekeeping services. We stayed for three nights while in Amsterdam. They also have bikes to rent and a bowling alley onsite.

Very happy with this place…read more Pros: breakfast is fantastic. I arrived 6am and room was not available until 11am. Only one solution to that problem! Balcony was nice and the place was mostly quiet, even with the younger crowd. Pool and exercise rooms were completely empty late evening so you can have it all to yourself. Cons: everything is a bus ride away from here and the closest bus stop is a 15min walk. Walking is OK, but I can do that for free at home. Time is money when traveling so I prefer to spend it wisely by booking somewhere closer to the action. Double that when considering how rainy and cold it can be here in the off season.

Luxury at its best. We truly enjoyed our time at the Mary K hotel. The hotel is beautifully…read moredecorated and couldn't be more comfortable. The bed was among the most comfortable I have ever slept in. The hotel staff is exceptionally friendly and accommodating, and the every single detail in each of the rooms has been carefully considered -- from the Malin & Goetz products (a treat) to the complimentary coffee and tea, to the beautiful graphics and design that surround you... you simply won't be disappointed by your stay.

Mary K Hotel is situated on the Banks of the Canal in Utrecht NL…read more It is a beautifully restored historic building with luxurious boutique rooms to suit different tastes. This is a WooHoo! and is as good as it gets, the staff are professional friendly and only happy to help with your stay. The rooms are immaculately clean and I love their non smoking policy anywhere in the house.. I recommend having breakfast before you go outside to explore one of (Forget Amsterdam) Hollands nicest Citys. We will be back.

Recently name dropped Mother Goose in a review then realized I haven't even given them the proper 5…read morestars they deserve. So allow me to do exactly that while taking a trip down memory lane: The year was 1906... Just kidding, it was three-four years ago and my wife (then fiancee) and I were traveling through the Netherlands to Germany (Cologne), then to Belgium (Bruges), and back to Amsterdam. Our first stop after Haarlem was Utrecht, a town I had long wanted to visit since seeing photos, and we decided to 'splurge' on a nicer hotel. Mother Goose. A 4 star hotel. But it really is so much more than that. The rooms are carefully designed, each different than the other, super boutique vibes, and in a central location. We stayed two nights in the upstairs 'black room.' Not the hugest room ever but still spacious, open layout, high ceilings, wooden beams painted black, comfy bed with dark sheets, and a modern sink/bathroom area. Plus good views of the city. The darkness of the room added a cooler, more cozy element that we really appreciated. Everything was done tastefully and in a stylish way. This was our favorite hotel stay ever, and has remained that even to this day. Can't wait to go back, stay in Mother Goose again, and explore the city some more (frites in hand, of course).

We stayed here two nights in June - and our experience was just fantastic. The staff there is…read moreextraordinarily friendly, service-oriented, and helpful. Check-in was a breeze (we did it online just before arriving). They had some cancellations, and so, upgraded us to a suite (room 303). The room itself was spacious, and well-appointed, clean and comfy. The little elevator is also fun - small, but with glass sides, and a view of the outside of the building as you rise. Breakfast is across the plaza at the little cafe. The location is very central - close to the lively scene along the canals, and to other sights in Utrecht. And, though our room looked out over the little plaza, it was very quiet in the evenings. This place is highly recommended!

This restaurant is huge! I was surprised how large it is, with so many areas to sit and enjoy your…read moremeal. I went here as I was staying for a few days to catch up with a good friend. The service is excellent, and the food is also great. Even though it is busy, you still have that sense of privacy as you enjoy your meal and company.

Very nice hotel. Room was spacious, bed was comfortable…read more Service was good. Breakfast was mindblowing! I've stayed in plenty hotels but this breakfast buffet was beyond anything I've ever seen! So big! So much choice. Highly recommend