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Economy Double Room (Budget (nrk))

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
€114* Per night/room 23 May - 24 May

Deluxe Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Grand Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Comfort Room, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Apartment with bunk bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at The Happy Traveler. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Groningen. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge).

  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a meeting room, conference space and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from University of Groningen and Institute for Art & Architecture

The Happy Traveler ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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3.0 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 0.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 0.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Happy Traveler

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 13 May 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Jun 2023 by Rick, team the happy Traveler

Bedankt voor uw review Pinja!

About the The Happy Traveler - Guesthouse Groningen

Location Kleine Kromme Elleboog 7-b, Groningen, 9712 BS

Property Features

The Happy Traveler offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Happy Traveler also features concierge services, express check-in, and a lift. This 3-star Groningen hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Groningen Noord Station (2 km / 1.2 mi)

Room Amenities

The Happy Traveler offers 56 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Thursday-Saturday: 7:30 AM-midnight
  • Sunday-Wednesday: 7:30 AM-10:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Thursday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - midnight
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive lockbox information.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 5 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 24 per day (984 ft away)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • University Hotel Groningen
  • The Happy Traveler Hotel
  • The Happy Traveler Groningen
  • Guesthouse/bar the Happy Traveler
  • The Happy Traveler Hotel Groningen
  • The Happy Traveler Guesthouse Groningen
  • The Happy Traveller Guesthouse Groningen

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 3 stars.

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