Graf Balduin, GroningenGraf Balduin in Groningen, Netherlands has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 73 hotels we score in Groningen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $98 a night (cached, not a live quote).Graf Balduin is a three-star hotel located in Esterwegen, Germany, at the edge of a large forest in the Emsland region. It provides 22 classically furnished rooms featuring desks, satellite television, and private bathrooms. The property is suitable for families and includes a games room, a tennis court, and an indoor tennis hall. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, bar, and garden terrace. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available for all visitors. While the setting is quiet and close to woodland, the hotel is a significant drive from major airports. The rooms are designed with a modern interior style.What stands out

On-site restaurant and bar

Tennis courts and games room

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Pet friendly facilities

Watch out for

Located far from major airports

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