Location. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the Tulip Inn Brinkhotel Zuidlaren features contemporary low rise architecture, and is located on a square in the centre of the pretty Dutch town of Zuidlaren. Drents Museum and the Hunebed Centre, renowned for its megalithic tombs, are both 15 kilometres from the hotel. Groningen railway station is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Groningen Airport is ten kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.
Hotel Features. The hotel houses its own sauna and solarium, and guests benefit from complimentary access to a local fitness centre. Staff at the 24 hour front desk are on hand to offer concierge services, look after valuables in the safe deposit box and provide room service (limited hours). Other amenities include a coffee shop, a bicycle hire service and laundry facilities. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby and wireless Internet access is available in the air conditioned public areas. Motorists will find complimentary parking on site.

Restaurant Tulip Inn offers an à la carte menu in a contemporary setting with picture windows affording views across gardens. The Brasserie serves European dishes and extends to a bar area.

Guestrooms. The 54 guestrooms over three floors have light, modern decor, fitted carpets, light wood furniture, framed prints and co ordinated fabrics. All extend to balconies and include satellite television with pay movies, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct dial phones, minibars, coffee/tea making facilities, complimentary newspapers and bathrooms with showers.

Expert Tip. Famous for both its unusual architecture and its displays of modern abstract art, the Groninger Museum is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Conservationists will enjoy the Pieterburen Sanctuary, 35 kilometres away, where sick and weak seals are taken in, nursed, and cared for.

Getting there. Taxis are available at the airport.