Kasteel Vaeshartelt  

I travel extensively and Kasteel Vaeshartelt was one of the finest European experiences I have ever had. A beautiful historic country estate with formal gardens and arboretum; the estate house is seamlessly integrated with the adjoining accommodations. The English-speaking staff was superb, the breakfast expansive, and the sitting rooms and outdoor patios for meals, drinks, and socialization artfully decorated. Frankly I felt as though I was part of the elite "1 percent" staying here, but at "99 percent" prices--actually less than a room in downtown Maastricht. About 8 km from Maastricht, a car would be useful--though bikes (available from the front desk) are available. Highly recommended for romantics and nature lovers!

The castle was located in a beautiful spot, with opportunities for walking in the adjacent park. Room was smallish but comfortable. It was outside Maastricht, but there is a bus service available (one bus every hour, check timetable). We took the bus one way and walked the other.

The grounds were beautiful.

Surprised that for a 4-day visit, the sheets were never changed. I'm a tree hugger, but hotel sheets lose their crispness after a couple of days.

The setting was nice. The breakfast options were varied and many and the fixed price dinner was delicious.

Nice and friendly

Excellent staff, location.

The hotel itself is not in the castle but in building behind the castle a bit of a pity.

The environment is wonderful and the hotel is like a fairy tale. Old and new come together in a wonderful way. Compliments!

The hotel is in a nice country setting.

The hotel appears to host lots of business conferences which means, depending on the time of day, having to walk through large groups of people attending a conference to get to and from your room. Because of this not most relaxing of places to stay.

Our room was extremely noisy. We could hear everybody going and talking in the corridor.

friendly and helpful staff, nice place, useful location close to Maastricht and motorways, very good breakfast buffet, very high value for money (accomodation is cheaper and nicer than in Maastricht)

the opener and wine glasses should be at a disposal at rooms :)

Warm and clean

Not adequate bathroom and room facilities (no trash basket at room, no soap holder at the shower)

Though difficult to find in the dark, not using gps and getting lost several times, it was a truly wonderful place. We were well received with a friendly welcome and wereimpressed by the friendliness and courteous responses at all times. Everything at Vaeshartelt spoke of good care and a search for perfection. So we took the initiative to edit and recommend corrections to the english version of the one page description and history of Vaeshartelt that had been given to us at reception. Unfortunately it contained a number of punctuation errors and embarrassing typos. We were not certain that our intervention would be appreciated and we therefore approached reception with some trepidation with our edited version. To our delight our initiative was gratefully received. I trust that this edit of ours will add to the high quality of which Vaeshartelt speaks.

Great bed - big and very comfortable. Loved the castle - quirky and interesting. Good breakfasts. Enjoyed the bar - good decor and nice atmosphere. Bar staff very friendly.

I would have liked tea and coffee facilities in the room especially as there is no room service.