Stay at Best Western Plus Groningen Plaza
A few weeks ago, I woke up under a blanket of snow at the beautiful Best Western Plus Groningen Plaza Hotel. I did this to give you a better impression of how hotel stays are still possible despite the current measures. We often hear questions such as: Can I still dine in a hotel? or How is breakfast arranged? To clarify this, I spent a night at our hotel partner Best Western Plus Groningen Plaza. A home game for me! I recorded everything during my stay—see my very first vlog below.
Time to Check In!
Upon entering, I put on my face mask and carefully disinfected my hands. A sanitizer station was already placed outside by the entrance, impossible to miss. I followed the floor markings to reception and read the information board along the way. The receptionist wore a mask and the desk was shielded with plexiglass. Safety first.
Ordering Dinner and Breakfast
So, you can’t dine in a hotel anymore? Good news! Hotels now widely offer the option to order dinner for takeaway at the hotel restaurant. During check-in, I was informed about how and where to place my orders for dinner and breakfast. The staff was very helpful, handing me extensive menus for both. Back in my room, I could calmly fill out my choices—even a special menu for traditional Dutch stamppot dishes! After deciding, I simply handed the forms with my preferred mealtimes back to reception.
Dinner is Served
Right at 7:00 pm, as requested, my dinner was ready for pickup at the beautifully renovated restaurant on the ground floor. Once restrictions are lifted, I will definitely come back to enjoy a meal there! The restaurant and terrace overlook Lake Hoornsemeer, a stunning view. I took my tray upstairs and enjoyed my meal peacefully in my room. It was delicious.
Breakfast – Coffee Please!
After a good night’s sleep, I was looking forward to breakfast. Since I had already filled out my breakfast choices the day before, everything was prepared when I came down to pick it up. The staff asked about my coffee or tea preference, and then I headed back to enjoy breakfast in my room. With the wonderful view and enthusiastic ice skaters on the lake, it was no punishment to have breakfast upstairs.
Checking Out – Back to Work
Just like check-in, the check-out process went smoothly. I followed the floor markings again, returned my key cards, and before I knew it, I was outside in the snow, ready to start my workday.
In short: thanks to the creativity and efforts of hotels, business stays are still very possible within the RIVM guidelines.
Do you have questions about business stays, or would you like to know what we can do for your organization? Continue reading on this website or feel free to call me directly at 050 369 5050.