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Reviews of Hotel The Happy Traveler 3 stars

7b Kleine Kromme Elleboog Guesthouse Groningen, 9712 BS Groningen, Netherlands

#10 of 26 hotels in Groningen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 624 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    10
    Nice hotel and freindly staff :)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budgetroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was too warm due to sun exposure but also air conditioning was available so not a real problem!

    I liked a lot the concept of the hotel! The staff was really nice and available, and everything was super clean. I also appreciated the availability of a small fridge and coffee machine in the room :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Staff could not have done more. Lovely feel from a place - so welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything! Perfect location, great vibe and the staff were so helpful - definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel in the very center of Groningen
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As very honestly announced in advance, it is a noisy area of town (perfect for party goers though).

    Fine hotel room with kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good location and good room but extra bed costs for kids are not visible in the booking.com total price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge 35,00 per extra bed in the room on top of the price informed in Booking.com. We reserved the hotel for 4 persons and expect to see the price including the beds and not that we need to pay on top of what is shown in the website. If you are coming in a family you need to consider 35,00 per bed cost on top of what u see in the booking total. Thats ridiculous!

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    I’m a happy traveler when I stay at you place 🙃
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the design and the friendly stuff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Cozy stay, awesome location, great for people loving the city vibe and sound
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no airco in the room. As far as I can recall. That was probably the only missing thing.

    Lovely hotel. The owner really is into details. and she personally guided us to the room. This is so so nice. The hotel warns beforehand in their description and via a personal message that the hotel is next to a crowed yard and that this causes sound. We love the white-noice of the city and did love it, and I can imagine this is not for everybody. We did take breakfast in the city and not hotel. The rooftop bar was amazing. Not the biggest room and certainly not small. Bed and shower where new, large and very nice. compliments!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Awesome location, sleep experience and staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite hot, but was manageable.

    I’ve been said that sleeping there may not be a good idea since the neighborhood is quite noisy. Even if pubs and restaurants are really close, the staff did a great work of reducing the noise impact so you can still have a good sleep. I really enjoyed my stay in Groningen, and will certainly choose the Happy Travel again in future.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It didn’t bother me, but there is noise late. I didn’t find it problem, but a light sleeper may.

    Clean, comfortable and convenient and rooftop bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay in Groningen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very central so it’s a little bit noisy during the night, but the structure informed us about that in advance, so there was no surprise for us.

    The room was very comfortable, clean, bright during the day and dark during the night. There were all the amenities, including coffee and tea machine.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Awesome stay, much recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were comfy but strangely narrow, while there was enough space for a larger bed in the room.

    All very good. Hotel warns beforehand about noise from the street but this wasnt an issue at all.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is fine

    Liked the bed a lot and the TV is placed perfectly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were too big and too high

    Very nice hotel in the city center. Love the young travellers vibes. Room was big enough with everything that we need

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Effective and fun overnight
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not informed during check in about the breakfast reservation requirement . Therefore could not have a breakfast

    Clean rooms, good location. Nice decoration

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    we should have more hotels like this. also the city of Groningen is such a great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the rooftop bar was a bit tiny

    the staff, the breakfast, the location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from air ventilation system from building next door. Hotel staff moved me to another room which was very quiet the next night.

    Friendly staff, comfortable room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Relaxing and eventful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and cozy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Room B21 temperature was far too hot
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was unbearably hot with radiators switched off and heat coming through the floor. Had to open the windows but the bar outside was very noisy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budgetroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was good. Breakfast could be cheaper though.

    Staff very friendly and welcoming! Good bedroom with nice comfy space. Location central with good restaurants around. Super decoration with travelling theme.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice option in the heart of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maximalist decor can make the room feel crowded, but this is a matter of personal preference.

    Great location. Staff have gone above and beyond to compensate for possible loud noise from the bars downstairs. This includes sound insulation, ear plugs etc, which were not necessary in our opinion, but they were appreciated. We did not experience any problems with noise from the bars, which closed at 1 AM on a Saturday. The location was very vibrant and nice to walk around at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Wish the weather had been better, but the hotel was perfectly situated for all kinds of activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee maker (Nespresso?) was pretty bad, but coffee in the lobby was great. Tea selection could have some herbal choice.

    I didn’t have the breakfast but the room and staff were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    A convenient and charmingly short stay (2 nights stay)
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budgetroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Difficult to say cause I'm very satisfied. Maybe the chosen decoration of the interior of my room. At some parts it was a bit weak and too much at the same time compared to the common spaces, but this is absolutely a subjective feeling.

    Perfect location in the heart of the city centre. If you're looking for a hotel which combines decent amenities and services with alternative hotel style, then give it a try; I think it's worth it! Both owners and staff were very kind, friendly and with a really nice energy! Liked the music vibes of this place!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating wasn’t working for a while

    Really nice staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Fantastic, couldn’t have asked for a nice hotel. Would definitely stay again !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything was great

    The room was so comfy and clean. Great facilities. Lovely staff. Great coffee. Very grateful for my stay. Thank you so much !

    Stayed in March 2024

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