ExLibris Boutique Hotel

Location: Frequently praised for being centrally situated near landmarks and within walking distance of attractions.

First this room has a fabulous shower and quaint old style room in a small terraced house in a very old quaint part of town. Im not sure why this is called a hotel, its really just a room in a very old house (17th century i believe). There is no reception, no lounge, bar etc as in a normal 'hotel' and you have to go outside into a different building if you want the 'hotel' breakfast. So you may as well go to any other cafe. Access to the upper rooms is via an incredibly narrow tight staircase, difficult with heavy luggage. Very quaint and 'boutique' if you like that. They state this in their advert but dont underestimate how tight and narrow it is. We selected the 'suite' but its really just a larger double room with a desk. Not really with a separate lounge as you often get in a 'suite'. The main problem is we could not get the bathroom warmer than 16 centrigrade, in January, even with the underflooor heating on all the time. The bathroom has a large window which is freezing cold and extracts the heat as quick as the floor warms up.

Fantastic location. One of best locations in Leiden. Street has wonderful cafes. Close to the Hortus botanica garden (must see) Nice garden view room in terms of size, bed and shower. Although winter no garden, but back of B&B is quiet. Housekeeping very good We travel often for to NL for work, family and friends. Picked the “Boutique Hotel” for great location and had great time as always in Leiden. This is a B&B (not full service in case you need). However, please know no Reception area. There is a breakfast room, but not available except for breakfast. Our 80 year old Dutch galfriend cycled over to meet us. We hadn't returned from walk and she was told "no reception" and couldn't come inside and just wait in breakfast room. I am a physician. I needed to see a GP and was told by owner he didn’t know and couldn't help. Unbelievable! So I called ER at university and got good advice. Also, 1st morning my husband asked if could reserve a cab for last day (always use NL trains but just needed to go for return trip to station wirh bags) and owner was abrupt and not helpful - guess he was occupied - last morning he asked if we needed cab but believe this was due to another guest complaining about hospitality. We had already arranged one. Again, loved location (were there for 9 days) and love Leiden. We will not stay at ExLibris on future trips.