Built in 1888, the Golden Tulip Paterswolde Groningen is a country-house hotel located on the banks of Lake Paterswolde, eight kilometres from the centre of Groningen. The 65 guestrooms are decorated in a modern style with coordinated colours and simple furnishings. Room amenities include air conditioning, direct-dial phones, coffee/tea-makers, wireless Internet, minibars and televisions. Bathrooms are complete with shower/tub, hair dryers and makeup mirrors. Early risers can hit the health club at 7 AM and swim a few lengths of the pool or workout at the gym. Less active guests can ease into the day with a Finnish sauna and steam cabin or bronze in the solarium. Tennis courts are open between April and October. Guests can while away the afternoon next to the fireplace in Bar Van Paterswolde enjoying drinks and snacks. Restaurant Van Paterswolde serves traditional French and Dutch cuisine, including house specialities such as freshly-caught sole and lamsracks, in a light modern setting accompanied by an extensive wine list. De Brasserie Van Paterwolde offers a range of light meals and snacks. The business centre consists of 13 meeting rooms, including three boardrooms, and all are complete with Internet connections, audio-visual equipment and digital wall displays. A concierge is also on hand to answer any sightseeing queries. Guests can enjoy sailing trips two kilometers away, visit Groninger Museum eight kilometres away, or explore the wildlife of Waddenislands 45 kilometres away. The hotel is five kilometres from Groningen Airport Eelde.

Room Types:

Standard Room:   Two twin beds. Modern decor with patterned fabrics and simple furnishings. Air conditioning, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea maker, safe, wireless Internet connection, minibar, and television. Bathroom with shower/tub, hair dryer, and makeup mirror.

Driving Directions: Guests can take a taxi for 12 EUR direct to the hotel. Alternatively public buses run to Paterswolde. From the airport follow directions to Paterswolde and the hotel is further down this long straight road.