Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda

Meals, room, service. All point to a property which is struggling financially, and it shows. Location to town is great, though nearest hotel car park is 10 minute walk away.

Weeshuis Gouda is situated at an excellent location. The decoration is warm and colorful. The director is passionate and leads a young team of dedicated staff. Everything was exceptionally well taken care of. Dinner was outstanding. We would be delighted to return.

No one who is physically challenged or a solo traveller should stay at this hotel. The reception closes at 9 pm with staff then no longer in the building including no security. The internal premises are left in the dark with low visibility. The entry door to be used after 9 pm is very difficult to open. I tried for 15 minutes on my first night of staying. Finally got assistance to open door from a woman walking her dog. She tried opening the door for 5 minutes before being successful. This was definitely a security issue for me and I felt very unsafe. I am mobility challenged so faced stairs to climb. The restaurant was also not open for dinner for me entire stay. I will never stay again at this hotel. I have been frequently visiting Gouda since 1993.

The building itself is beautifully restored in the heart of Gouda. They offer parking- bear in mind parking is more than 300m away and costs €25 a day. They say hotel parking but it’s not at the hotel. That being said is not an issue by itself if it would be communicated but unfortunately it is not. Guests come (witnessed 2 more guests with the same problem), parked their car on the side of the road if they were lucky or had to block the small road while walking in to reception and asking where the parking is. Just sent an email up front and explain it to your guests,if you already take €25 a day for parking that is at least 5min walk away. Booked a junior suite, very small room. Around 28/29m2. On the website it says they vary from 29-40m2. I guess I was unlucky with the size of the suite. But it’s not really a suite, rather a nice room. Storage in the open bathroom is not existent. No space to put down your laundry bag, that’s poor design. Staff knocking on the door which says „do not disturb“. I find that a total no go… and in general the staff is not very diligent. From check in to waiting staff. They really need proper training. Unfortunately I am used to better service in a Relais & Chateau hotel and therefore would not call this on a RC level. Facilities are beautiful therefore not 2 but 3 stars

Beautiful property in a quaint, quiet street in the wonderful town of Gouda. Walk to everything in the town or hire bikes and explore the breathtaking countryside. Attentive service and beautifully appointed room. Bicycles to rent on site and space to keep your ebikes (if you book ahead, not always available) Things to know: As is common in the Netherlands this historical building has lots of steep and turning steps, if climbing or descending stairs is a problem for you make sure to mention it when you book for the choice of your room. Most of the rooms give out onto the courtyard which could be noisy in case of a wedding or other event, I would ask about this before booking or make sure to get a room on the street which was quiet during our stay

No one who is physically challenged or a solo traveller should stay at this hotel. The reception closes at 9 pm with staff then no longer in the building including no security. The internal premises are left in the dark with low visibility. The entry door to be used after 9 pm is very difficult to open. I tried for 15 minutes on my first night of staying. Finally got assistance to open door from a woman walking her dog. She tried opening the door for 5 minutes before being successful. This was definitely a security issue for me and I felt very unsafe. I am mobility challenged so faced stairs to climb. The restaurant was also not open for dinner for me entire stay. I will never stay again at this hotel. I have been frequently visiting Gouda since 1993.