Hotel Prinsenhof Groningen
Historic grandeur without the stuffiness. Century-old wooden beams and stained glass sit alongside polished modern interiors. The whole place is genuinely quiet — even though the Grote Markt is a 5-minute walk. It has the feel of staying in a private residence rather than a hotel.
Book valet parking in advance — it is limited and costs €35/night (available 7am–10pm for hotel guests)
Why It Matters
The only 5-star hotel in Groningen province. Restaurant Nassau has listings in the Michelin Guide (Netherlands 2025) and a Gault&Millau rating of 15/20. The building itself — a monastery church from 1436 that later housed the governors of Orange-Nassau — is a recognized monument. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2024.
Prinsenhof started life in 1436 as a monastery church for the Brethren of the Common Life, later became the residence of the Princes of Nassau, then a military hospital, then a radio station. In 2012, a thorough renovation turned it into a 5-star boutique hotel — the first in the entire province of Groningen to earn that classification, officially awarded in January 2025. Thirty-four rooms spread through a monumental 15th-century building on one of the city's most beautiful squares, steps from the Martini Tower. Everything in the hotel is serious quality: Serta box spring beds, Italian linen, Molton Brown toiletries, free minibar in every room, and two proper restaurants that get noticed by Michelin and Gault&Millau.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Room
30–35 sqm spacious doubles in various styles, most with both a rain shower and a bathtub. One room has a particularly special view and only a rain shower. The twin version has two 120cm beds — unusual in a hotel this small. All other Deluxe rooms have king-sized beds.
King (twin option available) · 33 sqm
Junior Suite
35–45 sqm extra-large doubles with genuine personality. Six of them, each different — some have fireplaces, some have canopy beds, some have bathrooms on a mezzanine level. All have a rain shower and a bathtub, and all beds are king-sized. Two access the suite through the historic Gardepoort, the ancient gateway into the complex.
King · 40 sqm
Loft Suite
The biggest room in the hotel at 70 sqm. Half-open bedroom, separate seating area, and a double rain shower with a view. Can fit two extra beds, making it work for a small family. The catch: no elevator access, so if stairs are an issue, this is not your room.
King · 70 sqmRoyal Suite
The classic suite. 55 sqm with a uniquely extravagant bathroom and direct views over the Prinsentuin. It is the most regal-feeling room in the hotel — fitting given the building's history as a governor's residence. King-sized bed throughout.
King · 55 sqmStandard Room
Cozy double rooms with garden views. Compact but not cramped — 25 sqm done properly, with the same Serta box spring beds and Molton Brown toiletries as every other room in the hotel. Rain shower, king-sized bed, free minibar, Nespresso machine.
King · 25 sqmSuperior Room
27–30 sqm rooms with real character — some have century-old beamed ceilings, others lean into a cleaner modern look. All have king-sized beds and rain showers. The historic options with exposed beams are the more memorable choice.
King · 28 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Homemade sweet treats served in the brasserie's former chancel, beside an imposing fireplace. Available Thursday through Sunday, 14:30–16:00. Open to hotel guests and walk-ins.
The hotel has VanMoof city bicycles available to explore Groningen. The city is famously flat and bike-friendly — the Groninger Museum, Noorderplantsoen park, and the old city center are all easily reachable on two wheels.
The walled Renaissance garden dating from 1626 is directly adjacent to the hotel. It includes a rose garden, herb garden, two tree-arch walkways, and a monumental sundial with a 1731 inscription. Accessible via the sundial gate at Turfsingel. It was the private garden of governors including Willem Frederik and Albertine Agnes of Nassau — their initials are still in the box hedge.
Four private event spaces including the Prinsenzaal and the Tuinkamer. Suitable for business meetings, private dinners, weddings, and celebrations.
The hotel hosts weddings in its historic spaces, with catering by both the Brasserie and Restaurant Nassau teams.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Complimentary Molton Brown bath products in all rooms.
Fully stocked minibar with complimentary drinks and snacks in every room and suite.
Spacious rain showers in all rooms. The Loft Suite has a double rain shower. Suites and Deluxe rooms also have a bathtub.
Laptop-compatible safes in all rooms.
Espresso maker in every room.
Exquisite Serta box spring beds with down feather duvets and pillows with Italian linen in all rooms.
Terrace in the courtyard adjacent to the Martinikerkhof, open in good weather for lunch, drinks, and dinner. Part of the Brasserie Prinsenhof experience.
Dogs welcome at the hotel.
Gift cards available for hotel stays and restaurant experiences.
Round-the-clock reception.
In-room dining available from the kitchen.
Concierge available to assist with reservations, city recommendations, and logistics.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Hotel guests can use valet parking. The hotel parks your car and returns it the next day. Available 7:00–22:00 for €35/night. Advance reservation strongly recommended due to limited availability. The hotel has no private parking of its own.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
There is no dedicated spa or fitness facility on-site.
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