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Reviews of Hotel Oostereiland

Schuijteskade 5, 1621 DE Hoorn, Netherlands

#16 of 18 hotels in Hoorn

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Review score

Based on 134 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No kettle to make tea in the AM - had to be out at 6:30am before breakfast is served at 7:00am.

    I have stayed before, consistent and predictable. Good value for money.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    6.0
    Novelty of staying in a former prison does not warrant the price tag for that poorly a night and no good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is extremely confusing to get to. Breakfast was late and sparse. The walls are seemingly made out of paper. I heard every footstep of the fellow guests, their conversations kn the hallways and the glasses clinking against each other downstairs from the restaurant. We had a ship painted on a wall which looked great. However, it was also completely visible during the night when all lights were off as it was backlit from the restaurant. The wall was so thin that the light went through the wall! You can see in the picture how lit up it was. I could hardly sleep. Further, it wasn’t fixed on properly letting in actual rays of light. And usually I’m not one to care about spiders but this one was huge and surprised me in the morning when I opened the curtains.

    I liked the location and the idea of it being a former prison

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    6.0
    It's ok for one night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was standing at reception, no one was there. The owner/concierge was talking to someone else, maybe work crew or whatever. I stood there for 5 minutes while he finished up. When he went to show me where the rooms were he didn't offer to take my bag. I would have said no, but an offer would have been nice. When we arrived at the elevator, he mumbled something about the rooms and then left. It took me a good 10 minutes to figure out that my room was in the basement area. That was after I asked someone in the canteen because the owner had disappeared. Too bad.

    Staying in a renovated naval prison cell was an interesting concept. It wasn't really comfortable, but I guess that's the point. Breakfast was ok, nothing special but nothing wrong with it either.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Directions.

    Interesting location. Sympathetic refurbishment of a former prison.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    noisy at night, doors make a lots of noise

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    A pleasant overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking and entrance to hotel were difficult to find.

    Nice location, town is an attractive old town, hotel was an interesting old prison.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    8.0
    Watch out for spiders!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, I think there could have been more toiletries (so far spotted only liquid soap and shower gel). I also think the hotel staff could pay more attention to the fact that there are quite a few spiders in the rooms (5 in my room) so they could look out for spider webs better.

    Really enjoyed the waterline view also there’s a lift. The room was clean, no smells, fresh bed linen. I also thought breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Unique experience in converted gaol.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Unique conversion from a prison, well facilitated, friendly staff and well located. Free parking provided for guests. Museum and cinema in same building. Breakfast included in tariff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    Historical place for a bike getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a room on the ground floor. There was no door between toilet and bedroom. I understand that this was a former prison cell but a little privacy would have helped. It was not possible to open the window either. This was challenging even for a longtime married couple like us.

    Very friendly staff, super location, breakfast was great. Staff very accommodating for our bikes. Many thanks for everything. There is a cinema on site!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation at the hotel was very ni

    The accommodation at the hotel was very ni

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    Absolutely loved my whole experience would whole heartedly recommend your beautiful city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really location perfect staff great I missed not having tea n coffee making facilities in room maybe it’s not a thing but I feel it’s part of b n b

    I liked the idea of a repurposed building and staying in a prison on holiday …. Unfortunately I was shown an amazing room in ground level with prison doors all the works then told this wasn’t our room …… damn😂😂😂

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Friendly personell. There was even french water served for our dog during breakfast. Lovely 🫶

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Staff excellent, great location, excellent breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms, that are confined, but it's an old prison

    Quirky. A converted jail.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    6.0
    Stay in a not customer-oriented hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Confined room, sea view obstructed by cruise ships, basic breakfast, high price for a sporting event with no flexibility in the frame of the event. Everything seems an excuse to make money.

    Good location with splendid sea view.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable bed in a fab location, not a place to spend time though.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room pics showed a desk which was not there. I could hear a lot of what went on in the next room.

    The location, the staff letting me work out of the restaurant for hours. Good breakfast. Clean, comfortable bed. Decent WiFi

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    6.0
    Nice idea and price was ok, improvements could make the place even better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When you have a room below the stairs to reception with poor sound proofing and the staff is standing outside the room discussing when going home after work.

    I love the idea. Location is perfect for this kind of hotel. Breakfast was nice, maybe this should be checked a little more if they have been too long on the tray.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice are, good hotel, but could be better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor breakfast

    Beautiful area and nice atmosphere in the hotel

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location, easy parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water boiler or coffemachine available.

    The location is perfect, close to the city centre, nice view from the window. Easy parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Interesting experience and friendly staff, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom sink was somewhat clogged. There's no curtain or door between the room and the bathroom. Breakfast selection was very limited. Someone was smoking outside the building and the smoke was coming into the room via window ventilation holes. The door lock could use some oil - was difficult to close the door. The room could use an extra cabinet or a shelf to put phones and some other small things on.

    Parking was convenient, but paid 10 Euro per night. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location was great. Breakfast selection was limited, but tasty. The staff offered good tea and coffee. The room was converted from 2 former prison cells, so the expectations were not high. But as an experiment it was interesting. For one night stay this hotel fits nicely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    loved the experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    queen beds are not my favorite.

    the location is great, parking behind the hotel and the owner is the most flexible man in the universerse! great value for money and truly prison cells which our teenage girls loved. Realy an experience

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendliness of the staffs

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value, central accommodation in Hoorn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Poor WiFi - we couldn't get it in our bedroom, only in the sitting cafe area No undercover storage for our bicycles.

    Excellent location - right by the sea and port, but quiet at nights. Excellent breakfast and also did evening meals which looked good but we didn't eat there. Very comfy beds, good bedding and best shower we had on our travels

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a bit cold and the breakfast was quite simple compared to its price.

    The location, the view and the design of the room is excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls seems to be made of paper. You can hear everything in room next to you. And also the things adult do when they are together.. after long day it may not be the thing you want.

    Location is good, town is perfect for long walks and night life is very active.

    Stayed in April 2024

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