Prinsenhof, Groningen

Set in a 15th-century building, Prinsenhof offers individually decorated rooms. It features the Prinsenhof Gardens, a renaissance-style courtyard with a landscaped rose and herb garden.

The modern rooms at Prinsenhof include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. A mini-bar with complimentary drinks and snacks and an Nespresso machine are in each. Some have wooden-beamed ceilings, while others offer views of the garden or Martini Tower.

A breakfast buffet can be enjoyed in the Brasserie, which is set in a former church and features stained-glass windows and opens onto a terrace. Fine dining restaurant Nassau (1 Michelin star) serves a high-end dining experience on Tuesday till Saturday.

The Martini Tower is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Prinsenhof. The Groninger Museum of Modern Art and Groningen Railway Station are about 20 minutes’ walk away.