Checking In: Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht Review
Last Updated on 15th October 2021 by Sophie Nadeau
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Situated steps away from the station, Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht is a red bricked-façade, complete with a quirky interior. The accommodation has a focus on hospitality and even welcomes a soup on arrival, as well as a complimentary nightcap and goodies at breakfast each morning. Here’s a review of checking into the Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht…
If you’ve never heard of the pretty city of Maastricht, then now is the perfect time to plan a visit! Home to highlights such as a red church tower which is so painted so as to preserve the soft stone and countless underground tunnels dating back to the 17th-century, Maastricht is even home to countless hilly hiking trails (truly unique in a country such as the Netherlands which is predominantly flat).
Checking In: Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht Review
Located in the ever-so-trendy Wyck-Ceramique district of the city, Townhouse Designhotel is close to plenty of bars, restaurants, and independent shops. If you’re after some history, then the historic heart of the city is just a ten-minute walk away, across the glittering waters of the river.
If there’s one thing that the Townhouse Designhotel Maastricht prides itself on, it’s customer service. From the get-go, the team are accommodating and friendly. There are even sweets on the counter and comfortable chairs dotted around the reception area to make you feel more at home.
During the day time, a laid back approach means that pastries and cakes are available throughout the day and payment is based on an honesty bar approach. In fact, the rest of Maastricht is well-known for its customer-service based approach and 80% of the hotels in Maastricht are rated four-star, including Townhouse Maastricht!
The Room at Townhouse Maastricht
Our room was clean, comfortable, and much larger than I was expecting. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a welcome glass of prosecco and were pleased to see numerous books stacked on the beside tables. Decor was light, bright, and pretty ‘Insta-friendly’.
Amenities included a TV, speedy WiFi, wide windows, and ample desk space. One of the more interesting quirks of the room was to be found in the bathroom. After all, a radio could be found here where you could play music while you showered!
Breakfast was served in the open-plan living area and comprised of one of the best breakfast buffets I’ve ever been lucky enough to sample. Think several kinds of juices, countless tiny pastries, breakfast cereals, hot dishes, the works! As we were eating, someone came around with freshly baked local cakes and ‘healthy’ mini smoothie shots- a lovely touch!
Things to do near Townhouse Maastricht
Thanks to its position near the station, you won’t have to carry your luggage for far prior to checking in. As a result, you’ll soon find yourself free to explore what is often dubbed ‘the most beautiful city in the Netherlands’ has to offer:
Boekhandel Dominicanen: One of the most beautiful churches in the Netherlands, if not all of Europe, can be found in the form of Boekhandel Dominicanen. Located within a former Dominician church, shelves full of books grace all reachable wall space, while centuries-old frescoes cover the ceilings.
Toscanella Apuana Pizza: Freshly baked with lashings of cheese to match, I can only describe the pizza as Toscana as the best pizza I’ve ever had. Ever. Visit for yourself and you’ll soon discover that the food inside is even better than the scents ever-wafting from the door. However, be prepared to wait a while for your order- the place gets pretty busy pretty quickly!
Bread and Delicious: For fans of all things sweet and patisserie-related, Bread & Delicious (now called SoDelicious) is second to none. Whether you want to simply sip on an espresso with friends, or are looking to try the regional speciality of ‘Vlaai,’ this coffee shop offers all this and more.
Thank you so much to Maastricht Marketing and to Townhouse Designhotel for hosting myself and my boyfriend during our stay in the most Southerly Dutch city. We loved every moment and will be talking about our stay for years to come. As always, all opinions, photos, words, etc are my own!
