De Doelen  

Das Hotel De Doelen ist ein eher "historisches" Haus, man fühlte sich in frühere Zeiten versetzt. Die Räume sind sehr hoch. Wir erhielten Zimmer Nr. 13. Ein super Zimmer mit Sicht auf die Gracht und einem riesigen neu renovierten Badzimmer. Das Frühstück war ok. Preis/Leistung stimmt und ich würde das Hotel jederzeit weiterempfehlen.

ein sehr schönes altes Haus, dem die Veränderung zu einem Hotel leider etwas geschadet hat sehr freundliche und hilfreiche Hotelmitarbeiter gutes reichliches Frühstück schöne und ruhige Lage an der Rapenburg Gracht

die Stiegen sind holländisch steil und es gibt keinen Lift

Unkompliziert und freundlich.

Es ist ein wenig teuer für was es ist und die Innendekoration ist traurig in einem wunderschönen alten Gebäude. Mit mehr Geschmack hätte man etwas wirklich schön!

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiterin an der Rezeption.

Very well located, 5 minutes walking from central station and alongside the most beautiful canal of Leiden. Nice and helpful staff.

Quite old building. Our bathroom had a folding door which was broken and that we could never close properly. Also no window/ventilation in the bathroom. Overall expensive for a 3 stars hotel especially considering that breakfast was not included and neither was the internet connection. In case you have heavy suitcases, keep in mind that there is no elevator. We will try a different hotel next time we are in Leiden.

Lovely and convenience in travel.

Friendly staff.

A convenient location alongside a canal in the pretty city of Leiden. A short walk to the railway station and bus station.

Location, easy parking

Room very basic, very little character above the ground floor, not really upt o modern standards of room, furnishing or facilities, asked for double bed but received twin, no bath, concertina door to toilet from bedroom

Staff were really helpful and the room was light and very pleasantly furnished. We would recommend and will return if in Leiden again.

The hotel is old - 1640's so has lots of history. The location was excellent. Breakfast was tasty and plentiful. Large room - compared to the usual sizes I have found while traveling in Europe. Comfortable beds.

No elevator.

Very nice hotel in the hearth of Leiden, quiet (not all of the night) nice sleep

Steep tairs, but I managed them

I loved my stay at De Doelen - fantastic location alongsisde the finest canal in Leiden. It's a geuine piece of history - which means the full experience I.E. steep narrow steps on the staircase as well as the wonderful high ceilings and original features of a Dutch merchant's house. The family running the hotel are genuinely friendly - my bag was carried to my room without me even asking. I was in room 12 which overlooked the "garden" (a small courtyard) - it was a large twin - very light, spotless, quiet and a comfortable medium-soft bed. The kettle and coffee/tea facilities were much appreciated - they were not advertised. You could ask to overlook the canal, but be aware that this could be noisier. Breakfast was simple traditional Dutch, but perfectly executed in the splendid breakfast room. It was an excellent City Break hotel in quite a romantic setting.

Apart from breakfast, there is no catering, so you will need to find other establishments - there are nearby options along/off the Rapenburg. Unless you ask for a room on the ground floor, the steep stairs could be difficult for someone with limited mobility or having to carry baby buggies up and down. They could make more of the courtyard garden with some colourful pots etc.