City Hotel Nieuw Minerva, LeidenCity Hotel Nieuw Minerva in Leiden, Netherlands has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 14 hotels we score in Leiden. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $217 a night (cached, not a live quote).City Hotel Nieuw Minerva is a three-star establishment situated in the historic centre of Leiden. The hotel consists of six connected canal houses positioned directly along the water. It contains 39 guest rooms with individual designs, some of which overlook the canal. The property serves both business travellers, through its meeting rooms, and leisure guests seeking proximity to local museums and shops. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a swimming pool, and a free local shuttle service. Pet owners may stay with up to two dogs for an extra charge. One limitation is that rooms do not feature tea or coffee making facilities.What stands out

Located on a central canal

Includes a swimming pool

Free local shuttle service

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

No in-room tea or coffee

Steep narrow stairs to rooms

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