Restored cloister hideaway
A quiet garden courtyard behind historic red shutters leads into common spaces layered with rich velvets and playful modern ceramics.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Red-shuttered sixteenth-century orphanage and monastery complex framing a serene courtyard beside Sint Janskerk.
Notable
Judith van Mourik interiors layer rich velvets, floral prints, and motifs honoring Gouds Plateel ceramics.
Notable
Intimate boutique service complemented by Michelin-starred dining at LIZZ and tailored concierge arrangements across town.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Inside, the period architecture is contrasted with a clean, modern touch, a look that brings to mind the simplicity and efficiency…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestoned lanes fan out from the courtyard, placing Sint Janskerk, Museum Gouda, and the city's historic canals within easy walking distance.
The rooms
Boutique rooms feature natural COCO-MAT mattresses, custom graphic patterns, and views framed by the building's historic mullioned windows.
Treatments
- Treatments
- In-room massage treatments on request.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
COCO
Purple velvet stools line the curved wood bar, where morning espresso gives way to afternoon tea and cocktails.
Taking over a 16th-century former orphanage opposite the Sint Janskerk, Relais & Châteaux' Weeshuis hotel is a jewel-box bolthole done up in rich velvets, floral prints and licks of chrome.
At the table
Linen-clothed tables and fringed parasols fill the brick courtyard, where Michelin-starred LIZZ serves seasonal Dutch dishes.
How it began
The property began life in the sixteenth century as an inner-city monastery and orphanage, tucked beside the historic Jerusalem Chapel.
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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.