Ideally located and comfortable
Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza is located at the intersection between the A7 and the A28. This makes this design hotel an excellent starting point for exploring both the city of Groningen and the Ommelanden. The hotel is also located right next to the Hoornsemeer. This lake is located in a nature reserve where you can enjoy cycling and walking.
Our rooms
The 121 hotel rooms offer you everything you can expect from a modern hotel. The Standard Rooms contain exactly what you need, while the Executive Rooms are wonderfully luxurious. Our Comfort Rooms are spacious and very suitable as a family room. All rooms have a flat screen television and free WiFi. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, has an indoor swimming pool and a spacious garden.
Restaurant Meerwold
We see cooking as an art, a profession, a form of expression. With the restaurant we give effect to the mission that we have in our hotel, namely to provide a hospitable stay for our guests. That means a warm welcome, Groningen hospitality (sober and warm at the same time) and a lot of attention for vitality by using healthy products that make our guests feel good.
Restaurant Meerwold is located in Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza. The menu is based on French cuisine with Groningen influences. The wine list has been carefully composed from various regions and areas (France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Australia and New Zealand). The various exclusive wines can be ordered 'by the glass' from our own wine bar or as a wine arrangement with your menu. We are of course happy to advise you on your wine & food combination.
Parking
You can park for free at the hotel. Charging stations for electric cars (also suitable for Tesla) are available. At the weekend you can use the free Shuttle Service to the center. The nearest bus stop (Eisenhower Street) is just over 650 meters away. Buses run directly to the city center from this stop.
Hotel on the water
Lovers of nature and water sports have come to the right place at Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza. The 'Hoornsemeer' nature reserve, including the 'Hoornseplas', borders directly on the hotel's garden. There are various cycling and hiking trails in the nature reserve, while the lake is ideal for boat trips or other entertainment on the water.
A building with a rich history
The "Meerwold" building was built in 1991 and at the time functioned as a KPN training center. The special building has a very rich history. At that time, the building was still called ultra-modern and today the design still scores high.
City and surroundings
Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza is an excellent base for trips to the bustling city center of Groningen, as well as to the city's Ommelanden.
The city of Groningen offers its visitors a mix of culture and history. In addition, Groningen is also a very modern city. It is characteristic that in the beautiful city center of Groningen the cozy authentic Groninger has been living together for centuries with the at least as pleasant student. Discover the versatile range of shops and visit one of the famous cafes or terraces around the Grote Markt. The city's Ommelanden also offer plenty of entertainment and places of interest. Polders and nature reserves, old borgen, festivals, beautiful cycling and walking opportunities, there is plenty to do. Experience it! After all, nothing beats Groningen.
Relaxation
Swimming in the indoor pool? Cycling, walking or running in the Hoornsemeer nature reserve? Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza offers numerous sporting relaxation options. And if you want to make yourself comfortable, rent one of the hotel's e-bikes. Inquire at the reception about the possibilities.
Fitness
The Medisch Centrum Zuid fitness center is just a two-minute bike ride from the hotel. We have agreements with this fitness center, especially for our hotel guests. For €7,50 you can use the fitness facilities and there is a towel ready for you. A rental bike to go to the fitness center is included in the price. Reservations can be made at the reception.
Hiking Trails in Groningen
The vast landscape of Groningen, with its beautiful views, the unique Wadden, but also small-scale arable and meadow areas (Westerkwartier) offers a lot of hiking opportunities. Well-known walking areas in Groningen are: Lauwersoog, the Westerkwartier, the Hondsrug and Dal van de Ruiten Aa. Groningen is also the starting point of the famous Pieterpad. The Pieterpad is the most famous long-distance walking route in the Netherlands. The route leads from Pieterburen (on the Wadden coast) to the Sint-Pietersberg near Maastricht, where you pass the most diverse landscapes. The length of the route is 492 kilometers. What is special is that Best Western Plus Hotel Groningen Plaza is located right on the route of the Pieterpad! The reception is happy to help you make a choice and has route maps available.
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