De Poort van Drenthe is located in the heart of Meppel, near the train station and a bus stop. Parking is free of charge near the hotel. The rooms have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. De Poort van Drenthe has a few hotel bars and offers excellent cuisine, from barbecue specials to soups and snacks. You can make day trips to Giethoorn and Staphorst. There are also several cycling and highway routes that start right at the hotel.