Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys

Schimmelpenninck Huys is a nostalgic city mansion, located in the city centre of Groningen. The hotel's very stylish Grand Café Restaurant are located in a noble's house with the biggest and most beautiful enclosed garden. The hotel is situated in the old city shopping centre, close to the theatre, music hall and casino.

Rooms: 60
Rate: 91 - 290.9 EUR

The rich history of this patrician's house, as recorded in the city's archeological archives, begins with its foundation around. A.D. 1100. It is one of the ten most important historical monuments of Groningen.

The Schimmelpennick Huys has been host to a wide variety of individuals throughout the centuries, from soldiers of the 80-year war to squatters of the 20th century! Numbered amongst its more prominent residents are the French count Jean Baptista du Monceau, Lieutenant General of the Bataafse army (which expelled Napolean's forces), the city prosecutor Lambert Sijlman with his English wife Lady Elisabeth Shotte, and the city dentist, the German Dr. Joseph Otte.
The last major building works were carried out in 1723 under Lambert Sijlman's supervision. The Louise XVI-style Baroque room in the rear of the house dates to this time. The house takes its name from Jan Rutger Schimmelpennick, a counsel-of-state during the time of the Bataafse Republic. He, along with three fellow-revolutionaries, held secret meetings here. They were held in the Baroque room. The ceiling of this room is truly impressive with its exuberant decoration. In the centre are symbols adopted from the French Revolution. From the four corners, portraits of the leaders of the Revolution look down at guests in silent witness to these long gone days of danger and heroism.

After a period of drastic renovation and development Het Schimmelpenninck Huys has opened a seafood restaurant, in addition to its French á la carte restaurant “Classique”. Right next to the garden of the historical main building, situated in the former “Jagershuis”, chef de cuisine Carlos Jansen lays the emphasis on the sea instead of the land. The kitchen guarantees market-fresh, top-quality products, culinary creativity in cooking and a choice of dishes. A successful lunch or dinner in de Parelvisser does not solely depend on the chef de cuisine, his creations and the ambience, but also on the attention that the guests receive from their host. Regarding the interior of de Parelvisser it was decided to opt for a playful, yet classical design of marble and cherry-wood. The guest has a direct view of the open kitchen where the dishes are being prepared.

Groningen has a lot to offer: culture, history, nature, walking, biking and shopping. When you visit this city, you definitely do not want to miss certain attractions: the famous Groninger Museum, “d’Olle Grieze” (the Martinitower) and numerous cosy bars on and around the Grote Markt (market square).

There are many ways to discover the city: on foot, for instance, by going on a city walk or by going on a boat tour through the canals of Groningen. Of course, you can also discover its culture and history yourself by taking one of our (free) hotel bikes. Outside the city, you can enjoy the abundance of nature and peace that Groningen to offer. The inner city offers great shopping possibilities for “shopaholics”. During the summer, you can enjoy a relaxing time on one of the pleasant patios.

From Assen
- take the Groningen-Zuid exit (Julianaplein) and turn right at the traffic lights.

From Drachten
- Carry straight on at the traffic lights (Julianaplein)
- Turn left off the ring road at the first turn-off.
- At the traffic lights turn left along Hereweg.
- At the traffic lights at the end of Hereweg turn light along Zuiderpark.
- At the next traffic lights turn left along Oosterbrug. (Verl. Oosterstraat/Rademark)
- At the end of Rademarkt there is parking in the Rademarkt Q-park.
- Oosterstraat 53 is on the extension of Rademarkt (towards the centre)
- To drive to the hotel first, after the Oosterbrug turn right along Radesingel.
- Turn left along Winschoterkade. - Continue along Schuitendiep.
- Turn left along Gedempte Kattendiep.
- Turn right along Kleine Peperstraat.


Public Transport:
The train station is a 6 minute walk. Cross the water near the 'Groninger Museum' and continue to the 'Zuiderdiep'. Go to the right and you will find the 'Oosterstraat' at the left. Turn left and within 100 meters you will the hotel at your left handside.
Or you can take bus 3 or 6 to 'Centrum' and stop at 'Oosterstraat'