Herberg De Swaen
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Summary of reviewsHerberg De Swaen is an idyllic retreat located at the end of a village, offering guests a serene escape amidst lush natural surroundings. The hotel is lauded for its enchanting garden, peaceful setting and strategic position near the Waal River, making it an excellent base for activities like biking or simply unwinding. The charming terrace and cozy corner house enhance the stay experience with many visitors appreciating the serene environment and welcoming staff.
While the absence of breakfast options has been a point of disappointment for some, the dining experience, particularly on Saturdays, is highly praised. The multi-course dinners, including the four-course surprise menu, are noted for their creativity and excellence, particularly catering well to vegetarians.
Guests consistently commend the accommodations for their cleanliness, space and aesthetic appeal. The rooms, suites and apartments are described as beautifully decorated and equipped with modern amenities. The comfortable beds, spacious layouts and added luxuries like saunas and baths contribute to a cozy and warm atmosphere throughout the property.
Despite some mixed feedback on cleanliness and the quality of some beds, the staff's friendliness and welcoming nature leave a lasting positive impression. Overall, Herberg De Swaen stands out as a special place for relaxation and memorable stays, offering a combination of serene surroundings, tasteful accommodations and warm hospitality.
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While the absence of breakfast options has been a point of disappointment for some, the dining experience, particularly on Saturdays, is highly praised. The multi-course dinners, including the four-course surprise menu, are noted for their creativity and excellence, particularly catering well to vegetarians.
Guests consistently commend the accommodations for their cleanliness, space and aesthetic appeal. The rooms, suites and apartments are described as beautifully decorated and equipped with modern amenities. The comfortable beds, spacious layouts and added luxuries like saunas and baths contribute to a cozy and warm atmosphere throughout the property.
Despite some mixed feedback on cleanliness and the quality of some beds, the staff's friendliness and welcoming nature leave a lasting positive impression. Overall, Herberg De Swaen stands out as a special place for relaxation and memorable stays, offering a combination of serene surroundings, tasteful accommodations and warm hospitality.
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Nestled in a tranquil and picturesque corner at the end of the village, Herberg De Swaen offers a serene escape beautifully situated amidst lush natural surroundings. Guests rave about the enchanting, well-maintained garden that adjoins the property, creating a peaceful and atmospheric setting that's perfect for relaxation. The quiet and private location makes it an excellent base for various activities, particularly for those keen on exploring the Gorinchem area by bike or simply unwinding in the leafy, serene environment.
The hotel's strategic position, close to the Waal river, adds an extra touch of beauty to the already magnificent scenery. The charming terrace and cozy corner house further enhance the appeal of the place, making it an ideal spot for both short stays and longer retreats. With its beautiful surroundings and excellent accommodation, Herberg De Swaen stands out as a special place where guests can escape from everyday life. The welcoming staff and atmospheric interiors also contribute to the delightful experience, ensuring a memorable stay for all visitors.
Guests at Herberg De Swaen have consistently noted the absence of breakfast options at the hotel. Many were disappointed to learn that breakfast is not provided with some expressing that they had to seek breakfast alternatives nearby, such as visiting a supermarket. There were mentions of breakfast being agreed upon but ultimately not available and others felt that it should be included in the room price. For those who did manage to get breakfast, it was described as average, small and uninspiring, particularly considering the additional cost. This lack of breakfast service was a recurring point of feedback among guests, suggesting an area for potential improvement.
Herberg De Swaen offers a delightful dining experience, particularly on Saturdays. Guests have praised the restaurant for its nice multi-course dinners and creative dishes. The four-course surprise menu is frequently highlighted as excellent, even catering well to vegetarians. Reviews consistently mention that the meals exceeded expectations with the 3-course and 4-course dinners specifically noted as very good and amazing. Despite the lack of dining options on other days and no restaurants or shops nearby, the Saturday dinners at the hotel's restaurant are deemed really worth it, contributing to an overall delightful stay.
Herberg De Swaen presents a diverse range of room options that consistently receive high praise for their cleanliness, space and esthetic appeal. Guests frequently highlight the spaciousness of the accommodations, from large rooms and suites to generously sized apartments that come fully equipped with modern amenities. The decor stands out as a significant positive, described as beautifully, tastefully and stylishly decorated with a cozy and warm atmosphere that pervades the entire property.
Reviewers often mention the charming and authentic cottages, as well as the cozy and comfortable bedrooms with spacious and comfortable beds. Several accommodations feature added luxuries like saunas, baths and thoughtfully furnished living areas, contributing to a super cozy stay. The apartments and suites not only offer ample space but also come with well-equipped kitchens and large terraces, perfect for relaxing outdoors.
The garden suite appears to be an outlier, as it failed to impress one guest, but this does not overshadow the generally delightful experience reported by others. Overall, Herberg De Swaen's accommodations are lauded for their comfort, cleanliness and carefully considered interior design, making it a special place to stay.
The beds at Herberg De Swaen have generated mixed feedback from its guests. On the positive side, many guests have praised the beds, frequently describing them as great, pleasant and comfortable. Some have enjoyed the delicious comfort of their beds and specifically mentioned the good quality of the mattresses.
However, not all reviews are wholly positive. A consistent concern among guests is the variability in mattress quality with several mentioning the need for replacement due to sagging or being too soft. Some guests found the mattresses very large and thick, while others noted that the small beds provided were insufficient. There were also comments about the pillows being either too flat or too large and thick, adding to the discomfort.
In summary, while many have rested well on the comfortable beds, improvement in mattress quality and pillow selection is needed to enhance the sleeping experience further at Herberg De Swaen.
Herberg De Swaen has received mixed feedback regarding its cleanliness. Several guests have commended the hotel for its clean rooms and neatly maintained spaces. The decor has been described as nice and clean, contributing to an overall positive impression in some areas. However, many guests felt that the cleanliness was lacking in other aspects. Cobwebs, dust and outdated rooms were mentioned and some noted that no attention was paid to cleaning with reports of unchanged towels and a generally dusty environment. While the hotel has the potential for a pleasant stay, improvements in hygiene and routine maintenance are necessary.
Herberg De Swaen has garnered a reputation for its exceptionally friendly and welcoming staff. Guests consistently describe their interactions with the team using positive terms such as "friendly staff," "friendly welcome," and "super friendly." The host and owners are particularly noted for their warm reception, often being referred to as super welcoming and extremely friendly. Despite occasional comments about limited staff presence, the overall sentiment remains positive with guests appreciating the warm and sympathetic demeanor of those they encountered, even when interactions were limited to telephone conversations.
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The hotel's strategic position, close to the Waal river, adds an extra touch of beauty to the already magnificent scenery. The charming terrace and cozy corner house further enhance the appeal of the place, making it an ideal spot for both short stays and longer retreats. With its beautiful surroundings and excellent accommodation, Herberg De Swaen stands out as a special place where guests can escape from everyday life. The welcoming staff and atmospheric interiors also contribute to the delightful experience, ensuring a memorable stay for all visitors.
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Reviewers often mention the charming and authentic cottages, as well as the cozy and comfortable bedrooms with spacious and comfortable beds. Several accommodations feature added luxuries like saunas, baths and thoughtfully furnished living areas, contributing to a super cozy stay. The apartments and suites not only offer ample space but also come with well-equipped kitchens and large terraces, perfect for relaxing outdoors.
The garden suite appears to be an outlier, as it failed to impress one guest, but this does not overshadow the generally delightful experience reported by others. Overall, Herberg De Swaen's accommodations are lauded for their comfort, cleanliness and carefully considered interior design, making it a special place to stay.
Beds
However, not all reviews are wholly positive. A consistent concern among guests is the variability in mattress quality with several mentioning the need for replacement due to sagging or being too soft. Some guests found the mattresses very large and thick, while others noted that the small beds provided were insufficient. There were also comments about the pillows being either too flat or too large and thick, adding to the discomfort.
In summary, while many have rested well on the comfortable beds, improvement in mattress quality and pillow selection is needed to enhance the sleeping experience further at Herberg De Swaen.
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No, Herberg De Swaen doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Herberg De Swaen.
Yes, Herberg De Swaen welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Herberg De Swaen.
No, Herberg De Swaen doesn't have a gym.
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