Upstalsboom Parkhotel, GroningenUpstalsboom Parkhotel in Groningen, Netherlands has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 34 of 73 hotels we score in Groningen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $122 a night (cached, not a live quote).Upstalsboom Parkhotel is a four-star hotel located in Emden, Germany, positioned near the historic town walls. The property contains 94 rooms and suites, many of which include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee machines. For wellness, the hotel provides a sauna, steam bath, and a rooftop terrace. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant which serves regional food, or visit the hotel bar. The hotel includes a gym and conference facilities, making it suitable for both leisure travellers and business groups. While the interiors are modern, some guest feedback indicates that the bathrooms feel dated. The hotel is pet friendly and offers on-site parking.What stands out

Regional cuisine in the restaurant

Rooftop terrace and sauna

Pet friendly policy

Central location near town walls

Watch out for

Dated bathrooms

Some rooms feel outdated

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