St Lambert — Restaurant in Helmond

The hotel is also a restaurant and for getting in you need to get cross it and there's a small reception on the left. Later you learn that also can get in and out through a side door that goes to the alley in between the hotel and a church. The room was very basic and somewhat spartan, with wood panels and furniture that were very rustic. The bed was very comfortable and I was so tired that I slept really well. There was a desk, a chair, a sort of bedside table, a light and plug next to it, an open wardrobe and a TV. I didn't use the TV, but missed a kettle as it was quite cold and it could have been useful. The wi-fi worked well. There was air conditioning and a long radiator that went all the way below the big window. It took a while but it did warm the room. There were no blinds, but at least there were thick curtains. ||||The bathroom was quite big and long, with the same long radiator along the room and below the window. Remember drawing those curtains because the big windows overlook a busy square and street full of shops and restaurants! There was a shower cabinet, toiletries, soap, towels, basin, wc and everything looked pretty modern. My only problem is that the mirror was a bit high and had to tiptoe a bit to see all my face in it. ||||The breakfast was really nice. It was in the restaurant downstairs. You had a table with a few kinds of breads and rolls, cereal, yoghurt, honey, chocolate and peanut butter spreads, butter, jam… Also an orange juice jug, water, boiled eggs, cheese slices, some cold meat slices, like turkey, ham… Also a toaster. The coffee or tea was made on demand, fresh and like you asked. Great service and great coffee! Also really nice because when the breakfast time was ending they asked if we wanted more before they took the table away. Very considerate. Also the receptionist on arrival was very nice and printed a boarding pass for me.||||One of my main reasons to choose this hotel was the location, near the station, right in the centre and close to everything (I'd recommend visiting the cube houses, just a 3 minutes walk). And also the price, because the other options were double. It's not really cheap, but Netherlands isn't a cheap country for us Spaniards. At least had a good breakfast included!||||On the negatives, mainly that it didn't have a lift, so had to carry the luggage two floors up. Not awful, but good to know if someone can't climb the stairs. Also I had read that the church's bells were very noisy. They did stop at night, but I recommend earplugs if you think they can wake you up. Also the bed clothing was quite used and had some small holes and stains, but seemed clean. A few more plugs would be useful, but it had a couple behind a desk and another next to the rustic bedside table. Finally, I left the suitcase in the hotel in the morning and was told to leave it next to a table and the reception desk and they will put it in storage. My surprise when I was back was that it was exactly on the same place and some clients were in the restaurant already. So it felt quite unsafe that no one had remembered saving it. I went in and took it, but probably anyone could have done that!||||In summary, basic hotel, good breakfast, prefect location and a decent price. I wouldn't...

The hotel is also a restaurant and for getting in you need to get cross it and there's a small reception on the left. Later you learn that also can get in and out through a side door that goes to the alley in between the hotel and a church. The room was very basic and somewhat spartan, with wood panels and furniture that were very rustic. The bed was very comfortable and I was so tired that I slept really well. There was a desk, a chair, a sort of bedside table, a light and plug next to it, an open wardrobe and a TV. I didn't use the TV, but missed a kettle as it was quite cold and it could have been useful. The wi-fi worked well. There was air conditioning and a long radiator that went all the way below the big window. It took a while but it did warm the room. There were no blinds, but at least there were thick curtains. ||||The bathroom was quite big and long, with the same long radiator along the room and below the window. Remember drawing those curtains because the big windows overlook a busy square and street full of shops and restaurants! There was a shower cabinet, toiletries, soap, towels, basin, wc and everything looked pretty modern. My only problem is that the mirror was a bit high and had to tiptoe a bit to see all my face in it. ||||The breakfast was really nice. It was in the restaurant downstairs. You had a table with a few kinds of breads and rolls, cereal, yoghurt, honey, chocolate and peanut butter spreads, butter, jam… Also an orange juice jug, water, boiled eggs, cheese slices, some cold meat slices, like turkey, ham… Also a toaster. The coffee or tea was made on demand, fresh and like you asked. Great service and great coffee! Also really nice because when the breakfast time was ending they asked if we wanted more before they took the table away. Very considerate. Also the receptionist on arrival was very nice and printed a boarding pass for me.||||One of my main reasons to choose this hotel was the location, near the station, right in the centre and close to everything (I'd recommend visiting the cube houses, just a 3 minutes walk). And also the price, because the other options were double. It's not really cheap, but Netherlands isn't a cheap country for us Spaniards. At least had a good breakfast included!||||On the negatives, mainly that it didn't have a lift, so had to carry the luggage two floors up. Not awful, but good to know if someone can't climb the stairs. Also I had read that the church's bells were very noisy. They did stop at night, but I recommend earplugs if you think they can wake you up. Also the bed clothing was quite used and had some small holes and stains, but seemed clean. A few more plugs would be useful, but it had a couple behind a desk and another next to the rustic bedside table. Finally, I left the suitcase in the hotel in the morning and was told to leave it next to a table and the reception desk and they will put it in storage. My surprise when I was back was that it was exactly on the same place and some clients were in the restaurant already. So it felt quite unsafe that no one had remembered saving it. I went in and took it, but probably anyone could have done that!||||In summary, basic hotel, good breakfast, prefect location and a decent price. I wouldn't...

The Southerners prove once again that they know what hospitality and "gezelligheid" mean. From the cozy interiors, fast and friendly service, to the excellent food and wine. For years I have ranked the Fiddler's hamburger (The Hague) to be the best burger in the land, followed by Blij's of Rotterdam, but the Truffel Burger (with added bacon upon request) has just jumped to the top spot. For 15 euros you get the thickest burger patty, truffel dressing, parmesan cheese, and thick meaty bacon strips on a soft bun. Not only do you get to enjoy The Netherland's best burger, they also serve the world's--that's right, the WORLD's dare I say, BEST fries! Absolutely floored by these "humble" fries we take for granted in a country when you often think fries could not get any better. I'm not even a big fan of french fries but I couldn't help it. Each chip crunched perfectly in my mouth and burst with what can only be some newly bread high-grade potato deep-fried in lard. Yup, there's goes my diet, and a few healthy arteries. I hope the excellent French wine helps to flush out enough of these tasty health hazards that I have risked part of my life to enjoy the local carnival vibe. Oh, don't we all wish all of Holland...