Het Spoorhuis Uithoorn

This place is a gem! it was a random stay for us for just one night but it's the kind of place that I might just go back to and spend a week. It's a quaint little Dutch town, an absolutely gorgeous bed and breakfast and it's run by the most kind and generous people you could ever want to meet!

The staff and the building

Het Spoorhuis Uithoorn is a hotel with a very distinctive character. Its strongest feature is the authentic vintage atmosphere. The hotel is located in a beautifully restored former railway station, carefully adapted into a boutique hotel, and this was exactly the reason I chose it. The hotel offers a good level of comfort despite its historical concept: there is a comfortable bed with a good mattress, a spacious and well-designed shower, TV and reliable Wi-Fi. Free private parking is a big plus, as well as the very friendly and welcoming staff. The location is also convenient, right next to the railway station and close to the Amstel river embankment. I stayed here on Christmas Eve, and it was a real pleasure to see how lovingly the rooms, restaurant, and the entire building were decorated for the holidays. There are some features worth being aware of. As with many vintage-style hotels, the layout is unconventional: there is no separate hallway, the washbasin is located directly in the room, and the staircase in the hotel is very steep, which may be inconvenient for guests with heavy or bulky luggage. These are not drawbacks as such, but part of the character of the building. One small disappointment was that the gas fireplace in the room — clearly an important element of the interior and atmosphere — was not working. In December, especially just before Christmas, it would have added a lot of warmth and charm. The staff expressed their regret, but unfortunately the issue could not be resolved during my stay. Breakfast is simple rather than luxurious, but sufficient and well balanced. Everything needed for a good start of the day is provided, and you certainly will not leave hungry.

The fireplace in the room was not working.

The food here is quite remarkable. We had a lovely breakfast twice and dinner once during our say and everything was wonderful. Staff absolutely top notch. The location is perfect, just a few steps from the Amstel River, shops and restaurants along the river.

You need to climb at least one somewhat narrow winding staircase to reach a room, in our case it was two of them. Not at all senior friendly in my estimation.