Bastion Groningen, GroningenBastion Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 70 of 73 hotels we score in Groningen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.0. Rooms from about $118 a night (cached, not a live quote).Bastion Groningen is a three-star hotel situated on Bornholmstraat, close to the A7 motorway. It provides easy access to Martini Plaza and the local university for those travelling by car or public transport. The property contains 80 air-conditioned rooms and features an on-site restaurant, a bar with a pool table, and a fitness centre. It is an affordable choice for business travellers and tourists seeking functional accommodation. While the hotel offers eco-certified facilities and free parking, some guests have reported inconsistent dining service. The interior was updated in 2009 and includes modern design elements.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Fitness centre and bar

Air-conditioned rooms

Eco-certified property

Watch out for

Inconsistent dining service

Limited directional signage

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