Stadt Aurich, GroningenStadt Aurich in Groningen, Netherlands has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 73 hotels we score in Groningen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $126 a night (cached, not a live quote).Stadt Aurich is a family-run, three-star hotel situated in the town centre of Aurich, Lower Saxony. The non-smoking property contains 53 rooms featuring private bathrooms, cable television, and minibars. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or use the available tennis court and golf course. The hotel also provides beach access and free parking for visitors. It suits travellers looking for a central base in Germany, though the television selection is primarily limited to German channels. The rooms feature modern interiors and include amenities such as hairdryers and free Wi-Fi.What stands out

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Central town location

Access to golf and tennis

Watch out for

Limited breakfast variety

German language television

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