Pillows Luxury Boutique Hotel aan de IJssel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking for a riverside stay with top guest scores, and on our reference dates it was cheaper than our Best Value pick. Travellers on a strict budget should note that guests find dining and rates expensive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
Pillows Luxury Boutique Hotel aan de IJssel is a 4-star hotel on the river in Deventer, with 9.1 out of 10 from 757 reviews. It suits couples and short-break travellers who want a polished stay, a riverfront setting with city views and a wide breakfast choice. Free parking is listed, which helps if you are arriving by car.
Skip it if every euro counts. The most common complaint is value for money: guests rate the experience highly but call the dining and room rates expensive.
Location and getting around
The address is Worp 2. Location scores 9.8 out of 10, the highest figure on this page. Guests describe a riverfront setting with city views and easy access to the ferry.
The Lebuïnuskerk is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes as a straight-line estimate. Guests also mention easy access to the ferry, so check whether your route needs it. Sion Abbey is about 7.1 km, roughly 89 minutes, and the Twentekanaal about 9.5 km, close to two hours. Both are far, so you will need public transport, a taxi or your car.
What guests say
The setting comes first in praise: river, city views and the ferry nearby. Staff follow, with guests describing a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and helpful service.
Price is the weak spot. Guests see the stay as high quality but consider the restaurant and room rates expensive. Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed.
Price compared with our other Deventer picks
The reference price we saw was €152.25 per night, about €305 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is a reference price for those dates, not a live quote, so check today's price for yours. It equals the median of the hotels we compared.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Deventer by IHG, was €132.90 per night with 8.3 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Van der Valk Hotel Deventer, was €208.95 with 8.8 and 4 stars. On those dates Pillows was about €57 a night cheaper than the Best Value hotel and scored higher, and only about €19 more than the Budget option. Prices move, so compare all three for your dates.
Breakfast options listed are continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American. Inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible hotels were in our Deventer sample, and this one shared first place on guest score. Our Luxury slot prioritises five-star hotels; a four-star hotel qualifies only with at least 8.5. At 9.1, with a 9.8 location score, it qualifies easily.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included, since dining costs are the main complaint. Confirm that free parking applies to your booking and check the gym and restaurant opening times for your dates.
Read the cancellation terms, which we have not assessed. If views matter to you, book a room type that states them.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Pillows aan de IJssel close to Deventer's old town?
The Lebuïnuskerk is about 0.4 km away in a straight line. Guests mention easy access to the ferry, so check your route on a map.
Does the hotel have parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm availability for your dates.
Is it expensive?
Guests say the dining and room rates are high, though the experience is rated highly. On our reference dates it cost less than our Best Value pick in Deventer.
Does it cater for special diets at breakfast?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free breakfast options are listed. Check whether breakfast is in your rate.
How much does a night cost?
We saw €152.25 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.