I’m quite surprised of the very negative remark of NY Traveller. Of course it is dated 2005 that is already 3 years from now and things can change.
The hotel is situated in a green area (park) and belongs to Castel Erenstein, situated a few 100 meters further. There is a main road of course, but is certainly not a hectic place or at a busy intersection. In fact it is situated at a few hundred meters from it and higher located as the area is slightly hilly (this area is exceptional in Holland).
The hotel is located in a former farm build in 1713, completely restored and transformed in a hotel.
Staff at reception and in the breakfast restaurant was absolutely friendly and polite.
In the middle there is a square inner yard where the breakfast restaurant is build in contemporary style. Even in wintertime it has charm but in summer when flowers and plants are there, it should be really nice.
The room I stayed in was on the ground floor, was rather large in size, very nice. It was a non-smoking room (I always ask this). Further it is clean, has television, fridge and normal facilities. The bathroom was small but with nice white tiles on the wall, comfortable bath with shower and was provided with all amenities.
I’m used to give the positive and negative conclusions in my comments, but this time I can’t give any negative one!
Conclusion: if you stay in the Maastricht area (and you are with a car) it is certainly a place to be. Of course it is not a “resort” to stay during a week, but this place is not such a purpose.
The town of Kerkrade is perhaps not the most typical one. Not really a “historical” centre as some other have.
But if I have to be again in the area, I will certainly stay again in the Brughotel.