The Market Hotel is a 4-star hotel in the vibrant heart of Groningen, located directly on the Grote Markt. With 123 luxury hotel rooms, an in-house restaurant, wellness facilities and modern meeting rooms, this hotel has everything you need – in the most central location in the city, right next to Forum Groningen and the iconic Martini Tower.
Location
Nowhere in Groningen is more central. The Market Hotel is situated between the Grote Markt and the Nieuwe Markt, right next to Forum Groningen and within walking distance of the Martini Tower and the Grote or Martini Church. The city's best shopping streets, cafés and restaurants are just around the corner. Groningen Eelde Airport is only 16 km away. Parking is available at Parking Forum Groningen, directly adjacent to the hotel.
Hotel Rooms
The 123 luxury rooms at The Market Hotel are designed with comfort and style in mind. Every room includes:
- Air conditioning and a comfortable seating area
- Flat-screen TV with cable channels
- Personal safe and free Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries
- Coffee maker
- Bed linen and towels
Some rooms feature a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and minibar. Certain rooms have a balcony with views over the city.
Breakfast & Restaurant
Start your day right with The Market Hotel's extensive breakfast buffet. On the ground floor you'll find Café Willem Albert – the living room of Groningen. The restaurant serves Dutch, local and European dishes throughout the day, with a strong focus on regional produce and ingredients sourced from Dutch soil. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options are always available on request.
Also on the ground floor is Bakkerij Westers, where you can enjoy coffee, sandwiches to go and luxury pastries.
Wellness & Fitness
Unwind at Wellcome Wellness, the hotel's dedicated wellness area. Facilities include:
- Fitness room
- Sauna
- Turkish steam bath
- Relaxing massages in two treatment rooms, also available as a duo treatment
Meetings & Corporate Events
The Market Hotel offers three modern meeting rooms with a combined floor space of 160 m², all equipped with the latest technology:
- Hereplein – 80 m², double-height ceiling, located on the second floor
- Grote Markt – 55 m² boardroom on the fourth floor
- Nieuwe Markt – 25 m² boardroom on the fourth floor
Hotel Facilities
- 24-hour front desk and room service
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Bar and terrace (Café Willem Albert)
- Wellness centre and fitness room
- Bicycle rental
- Fully accessible for guests with disabilities (all entrances)
- Parking garage within walking distance
Sustainability
The Market Hotel is fully electric and completely gas-free. The hotel places great importance on sustainability and corporate social responsibility – efforts that have been recognised with the Golden Green Key, an internationally acclaimed certification for sustainable hospitality.
Nearby Attractions
- Martini Tower – directly next to the hotel
- Grote Markt – right on the doorstep
- Grote or Martini Church – within walking distance
- Forum Groningen – directly next to the hotel
- Simplon Music Venue – less than 1 km away
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