Flonk hotel Groningen centre in Groningen
✅ Staff described as great, friendly, and helpful with city recommendations ✅ Rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable with large windows ✅ Quiet location despite being near the city with harbor views ✅ Free bike rental and onsite parking available ✅ Breakfast includes a variety of juices and gluten-free options ❌ Some guests wished for refrigerators in rooms ❌ One report of racial discrimination by staff, which was not addressed with a direct apology ❌ Pillows considered too soft by at least one guest ❌ Hotel tax receipt promised but not always sent by email
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Description
Flonk hotel Groningen centre is a three-star property offering a variety of room types including Standard Triple rooms, Comfort Double rooms, and Deluxe Double rooms. The hotel provides free parking and free bike rentals, which is convenient for exploring Groningen. Guests will find amenities such as a restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, fitness center, and massage services. Rooms are described as spacious and clean, with large windows that some guests appreciated for natural light. The hotel’s building and design evoke a university atmosphere, which some found nostalgic. Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel, and the staff are noted for their friendliness and helpful recommendations. While pets are not allowed, the hotel is equipped with facilities for disabled guests and offers luggage storage, laundry, and dry cleaning services. Breakfast includes a gluten-free buffet option, though it is not included in the room price. Overall, the hotel scores highly on cleanliness, location, amenities, and service with a rating of 8.9 out of 10.
Location
The Flonk hotel is located at Radesingel 50 in Groningen, approximately 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the city’s pedestrian shopping street and close to the University of Groningen and University Medical Center Groningen. It overlooks the harbor and offers views of a nearby church from some rooms. The Stadsstrand beach is about 1.2 km away for those interested in a short trip to the waterfront. Notable nearby landmarks include the Groningen Synagogue museum, 672 meters away, and the Scholten Family Monument at 1081 meters. Several restaurants such as Grand Café de Biechtstoel and NI HAO Wok Kattendiep are within 300 meters of the hotel. The nearest airport, Leeuwarden (LWR), is 52 km from the hotel.
Tips
- Consider requesting a room with a harbor or church view for a pleasant outlook.
- Bring your own portable fridge if you require refrigeration in the room, as they are not provided.
- If you plan to drive, use the underground parking to save on street parking fees.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Gluten-free Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: No deposit required by the property
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 07:00-12:00.
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Television in lobby
- Fire Extinguisher
- Electric car charging
- Non-smoking rooms
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Dry-cleaning
- Shoe shine
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Vending machine
- Packed Lunches
- Free Wi-Fi
- German
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Garage
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Cycling
- Fitness facilities
- Massage
- First Aid Kit
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1200 m. It takes 18 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
It's a little far from the city center, so it was quiet.
I imagine that if there had been people or cars making noise outside, I would have heard it quite a bit, but that wasn't the case during my stay, so it was very comfortable.
The staff were also kind. I was told that a hotel tax receipt would be sent by email, but it never arrived.
All in all 100% recommend for staying in Groningen!
All in all 100% recommend for staying in Groningen!
Big room, no refrigerator.
Love the large windows.
I was smoking outside the hotel when a staff member sent an intern to chase me of the property because my smoking convinced them that I’m a “junkie”. At no point did they ask me anything nor wether i was staying in the hotel. Once i was told to leave the premises, I started walking in to the hotel. As i was doing this, the same staff member chased me inside and asked me where i was going. I pulled out my hotel card to the sheer amazement from the worker. Once i reported this to the staff, instead of reprimanding him, they tried to convince me that i had just experienced had nothing to do with racial bias, yet no one can tell me why was assumed to be a junkie, but no other costumer smoking outside was. Note that i was the only black costumer
After this i still never received an apology directly, but they apologized to my gf. Who’s white. As if she’s the one who was discriminated. I find this to most disgusting for of there racial bias, because they couldn’t even apologize afterwards but did so to my white counterpart
Will be taking up contact with the authorities for this
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Frequently asked questions about Flonk hotel Groningen centre
Are pets allowed at Flonk hotel Groningen centre?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
What room types are available at this hotel?
The hotel offers Standard Triple room, Standard Double room, Comfort Double room, Superior Double room, Deluxe Double room, and Classic Double room.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has a parking area underneath the building which costs extra but is generally less expensive than street parking.
Does the hotel provide bike rentals?
Yes, free bikes are available for guests to use.
How far is the hotel from the city center of Groningen?
The hotel is about a 5 to 10 minute walk from the pedestrian shopping street in Groningen city center.
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