Welcome to Hotel Museumkwartier! We are Jaap and Rosa, the proud owners of this characteristic hotel in Utrecht. Our bond with this hotel goes beyond just running a business. We lived here ourselves and have many fond memories of this place. We are therefore very happy to welcome you to our hotel and share our stories with you.
Rosa is the proud owner of Hotel Museumkwartier Utrecht and this is also her birthplace. Her passion for good food, travel and adventure led her to start this business five years ago with her father. She loves receiving guests from different parts of the world and introducing them to the local culture and history of Utrecht. Rosa knows Utrecht like the back of her hand and can recommend the best places to visit during your stay.
Jaap is responsible for remodeling and furnishing the hotel. He has years of experience in the antiques trade and real estate and has carefully built up his collection, the LJ Mennink Collection, over the past five decades. He has restored and developed several properties in Utrecht with his antiques vision. Five years ago he developed the canal house Oudegracht 399 into this extraordinary hotel, inspired by the Biedermeier style.
We would like to welcome you to our hotel and let you enjoy the unique atmosphere and history of this place. We think it is important to welcome our guests personally and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us and love Utrecht as much as we do. If you have any questions, we are always here for you!
This historic building has a rich history dating back to the 16th century.
During the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), the Netherlands was occupied by the Spanish King Philip II and his descendants. Protestantism began to grow and was harshly suppressed by the Spanish occupiers. After the war, Protestantism became the only permitted religion and Catholics were forced to practise their faith in secret in clandestine churches scattered throughout the country.
One of these clandestine churches was located on the first floor at the front of the building at Oudegracht 399. The altar was set up there, and Catholics gathered in secret to practice their faith.
Later, the Catholics were granted permission to build a church in the garden of the building, hidden from the view of passers-by. The building at Oudegracht 399 then served as a rectory.
In 1899, the clandestine church was demolished and the current church was built next to the Hotel Museumkwartier. This church has a rich history and has served as the church of Juinen in the television program by Van Kooten and De Bie, a well-known Dutch television program.
Today, the building at Oudegracht 399 is a wonderful example of Utrecht's rich history. The building has served many purposes and has always played an important role in the religious and cultural life of the city. It is a place where history comes to life and where visitors can enjoy the beautiful architecture and the stories that go with it.
