EYE HOTEL, Utrecht – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Unique Accommodation Options
Eye Hotel offers four room categories in a historic former eye hospital. Small Rooms (16m²) feature original ceiling beams and 160x210cm beds. Medium Rooms include work desks, some with patios or city views. Large Rooms have high ceilings and large windows. The Suite features a bathroom with bathtub and double shower. Two Family Rooms accommodate children with bunk beds or additional single beds plus baby amenities. All rooms include Morpheus box-spring beds, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, Tribes coffee/tea facilities, and Marie-Stella-Maris toiletries.
Dining and Social Spaces
The hotel serves breakfast daily from 7:00-11:00 AM in the Eye lounge, offering a continental selection with fresh orange juice and hot drinks. The Village Coffee hosts live music events. Ted's bar serves Bloody Mary cocktails and other beverages. Guests can enjoy ice-cold beers, DJ music, and BBQ dishes including burgers, chicken, steaks, and lobster at the hotel's social venues.
Fitness and Local Exploration
Eye Hotel partners with TrainMore gym, located 3 minutes away, offering equipment, personal training, live classes, and a sauna (day pass: €10). Bike rentals are available for city exploration (half-day: €13.50, full-day: €18.75). The hotel provides audio tours of Utrecht's cultural highlights. The Saturday Fabric Market (Lapjesmarkt) operates right outside the hotel.
Central Utrecht Location
The hotel is situated on Voorstraat in central Utrecht, 1 km from Utrecht Centraal station (10-minute walk). It's 50 km from Schiphol Airport. The area features shopping streets including Zadelstraat, Lijnmarkt, Lichte Gaard, Vismarkt, Oudkerkhof, and Domstraat with fashion boutiques, design stores, and restaurants. Nearby landmarks include the Dom Tower (0.5 km), Janskerk (0.3 km), and Central Museum (1.5 km).
Hotel Services and Amenities
Services include 24-hour reception, airport transfers via regular taxi or Tesla, and 20 private parking spaces (€30/day, 3-minute walk). Meeting facilities consist of 8 rooms through Utrecht City Meetings with catering options. The hotel offers day-use storage for luggage, refrigerator access at reception, and green initiatives including tree planting programs. The building is wheelchair accessible with ground-floor room options available.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel has a spacious and family-friendly atmosphere, with comfortable rooms and friendly service. However, the dining options are limited, and the location has some noise issues. The price is reasonable considering the amenities provided.
The hotel is in a great location, close to Utrecht's beautiful parts, with friendly and first-class service. The rooms are like any old hotel room, with some amenities like a Nespresso coffeemaker and a water cooker. However, the dining options are limited and a bit pricey.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were pretty amazing, some with a small terrace, but others felt like a cellar with a window on the stairs, which was a bit bleak. The furniture was sparse, although the bed was decent. The service was top-notch, with warm welcomes and caring staff. The location was convenient, close to amenities but not right in the center. The dining was simple and quick but lacked variety. Overall, a decent stay with some ups and downs.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were lovely, small, but really clean, although accessing the top level was a bit tricky. The service was a mix of unkind interactions but also very friendly and accommodating staff. The location was great, surrounded by local restaurants and shops, although some rooms had issues with shower doors. The dining experience was quaint and personal, offering a lovely and filling breakfast. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
