Kommelkwartier Maastricht, Netherlands
Opened
2005
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Oostwegel CollectionMonastic design temple
A copper entrance tunnel leads into a soaring Gothic church where medieval frescoes meet glass mezzanines and striking contemporary lighting.
“The edgy mix of ancient and avant garde continues in the rooms, too, with oak parquet floors, Artimide lamps, chaise longues and sofas…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Sculptural lighting installations by Ingo Maurer hang beneath Gothic vaults alongside modern furniture classics by Henk Vos.
Remarkable
A fifteenth-century Gothic church and Crutched Friars monastery, preserving soaring nave vaults and authentic medieval frescoes.
Listed
Former side chapels house corner lounges and a wine bar where guests gather beneath high Gothic arches.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
A thorough renovation at the hands of the interior designer Henk Vos has transformed the character of the place; the original monks’ cloisters have been converted into handsome modern hotel rooms
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the quiet Kommelkwartier, the hotel sits a five-minute stroll from the cafe-lined Vrijthof and Maastricht's historic core.
The rooms
Spread across the original cloister and historic gatekeeper lodge, minimalist rooms feature oak parquet floors, frosted glass, and bespoke contemporary furnishings.
Spencer's Restaurant
Tables on the church's elevated mezzanine sit close to original stained-glass windows and vaulted stone arches.
At the table
Spencer's Bar pours wine beneath the nave arches, and the paved cloister courtyard welcomes guests for open-air lunches.
How it began
Built for fifteenth-century Crutched Friars, the monastery served as military barracks and research space before standing derelict until its hospitality conversion.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.