Our hotel choice in Maastricht Netherlands was another charming small hotel, The Hotel Britannique Brasserie and it is definitely going onto our "Hotels We Love!" page.
The Hotel Britannique is situated on a beautiful square called The Vrijthof, a perfect location for exploring the historic center of Maastrict, within walking distance to the Stadhuis, St. Servaas Church. Also nearby are Basilica of Our Lady and Natural History Museum.
The Hotel Britannique is situated on a beautiful square called The Vrijthof, a perfect location for exploring the historic center of Maastrict, within walking distance to the Stadhuis, St. Servaas Church. Also nearby are Basilica of Our Lady and Natural History Museum.
After parking our car in a nearby underground parking lot, we walked the short block on a rainy, blustery day, to the hotel where we were greeted by the friendly staff and checked-in at the art-nouveau style brasserie/bar filled with carved wood, decorative mirrors and crystal chandeliers.
The hotel is small and located on the floors above the Brasserie. It doesn’t have an elevator, so for mobility impaired folks, a first floor (second in U.S.) room would be a must and this hotel might not work well for anyone in a wheelchair. But for Jim and I, the trek to the top floor was no problem and the hotel’s young friendly and strong staff hauled our luggage up for us!
The climb was well worth it! Our room, which was literally in the rafters, was modern, spacious and very clean and the view from the window was spectacular. We looked out over the tree-lined historic town square and across to the tall spires of the St. Servaas Basilica. My personal obsession has always been the hotel beds. They must be soft and comfortable, and this one met both requirements to perfection.
Our room had a large bathtub at one end of the room, and as it turned out, I was SO glad that it was there after a busy day of walking through the historic district in the blustery rain. Chilled to the bone, I was able to slide into the hot bath-water and thaw out, relaxing my weary muscles while watching TV. It doesn’t get any better than that! The room also had a shower for Jim, so were both perfectly satisfied with the bathroom arrangements.
After we had checked in, we headed outside for a snack under one of the many umbrellas in front of the hotel that protected the undeterred diners from the rain. Since we were in Maastricht in the spring, I had to try the local favorite, Early Spring Asparagus Croquet. It was really flavorful and refueled me for an afternoon of exploration.
When we returned that evening, the hotel bar was a warm and welcoming refuge for a last drink before heading off to bed.
The next morning, we ate breakfast in the same lovely bar area turned breakfast room and were so impressed and happy to find a selection of pastries, jams, meats, cheeses, and a delicious yogurt. We had to try the omelets made from local ingredients and of course, they were fabulous.
Our stay at Hotel Britannique Brasserie was so comfortable and pleasant, that I would highly recommend this boutique hotel to anyone visiting the ancient city of Maastricht.
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