Housed within a 15th century monastery next to the botanic gardens created by Flemish apothecary Pieter Coudenberg, this luxurious retreat is the finest hotel in the city. Its' 108 rooms and suites are elegantly designed with modern furniture, a soothing colour palette and are spread across a combination of historic buildings.
Nestled within the tranquil gardens is an extensive spa where you will find an 18m indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms and 10 treatment rooms. The exceptional culinary options range from Henry’s Bistrot to gastronomic experiences at 'Fine Fleur' (one Michelin star) and 'Hertog Jan' (two Michelin stars) where advanced reservations are essential. From May, guests can also enjoy afternoon tea in the botanical gardens.
The location is in the city centre, almost next door to the Museum Mayer van den Bergh where you will find Mad Meg by Peter Bruegel (the collection is currently housed in the neighbouring Maagdenhuis while renovations take place), and a 15-minute walk from The Cathedral of Our Lady, where you can see three important works by Rubens.
The Flemish master lived and worked for much of his life in Antwerp and, although his house is closed for renovation, the recently reopened baroque garden here is home to a remarkable display of historic tulip varieties, planted to flower in succession until the end of May.
Also within walking distance are the Plantin-Moretus Museum, which houses the oldest printing presses in the world and has a new exhibition of botanical images starting on 21 March and the recently reopened Royal Museum of Fine Arts, reopened in September 2022 after an 11-year renovation which restored the original 19th century building and added modern light-filled galleries.
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Botanic Sanctuary
Antwerp, Belgium
deluxe
Housed within a 13th century monastery next to the botanic gardens, this luxurious retreat is the finest hotel in the city. The Cathedral of Our Lady and the historic centre can be reached in 15 minutes by foot.
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Grand Hotel Casselbergh
Bruges, Belgium
deluxe
On entering this luxurious hotel you are immediately instilled with a feeling of calm – its large elegant lounges are decorated in a classic style with ornate furniture and grand chandeliers.
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Highly Recommended
Amigo
Brussels, Belgium
deluxe
A member of Rocco Forte Hotels, the Amigo is in one of the city’s best locations; just behind the Grand’Place and City Hall.
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Heritage
Bruges, Belgium
deluxe
Located just 100 metres from the Market Square, the Heritage is housed in an attractive classical building dating from 1869. It is a privately owned Relais & Châteaux hotel and is decorated throughout in a traditional style with original antiques and paintings.
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Hotel Dukes' Palace
Bruges, Belgium
superior
Formerly the residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, this 15th century castle was the first five star hotel in Bruges. It has been meticulously restored conserving many unique features including a charming private chapel in the turret of the palace and opened in May 2008.
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T'Sandt
Antwerp, Belgium
The T'Sandt is ideally located in the heart of the historic city centre and close to the Cathedral.
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Aragon
Bruges, Belgium
This charming hotel is well located in the centre of mediaeval Bruges, a short stroll from the Market Square.
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Die Swaene
Bruges, Belgium
superior
A 15th century patrician townhouse owned and run by the Hessels family, the Die Swaene, with its excellent canal-side location in the heart of the city, is one of the most beautiful properties in Bruges.
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Van Cleef
Bruges, Belgium
deluxe
We were delighted to find out that the Vanhaecke family were now running the Van Cleef as we know through experience that they are excellent hoteliers.
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Le Dixseptieme
Brussels, Belgium
superior-boutique
Rebuilt in the 17th Century as the residence of the Spanish Ambassador, Le Dixseptieme is one of the most delightful boutique hotels in the centre of Brussels.
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Battle of Waterloo
Brussels
The Battle of Waterloo was one of the epic contests of all time with the three greatest generals of the age present along with 200,000 troops from nine countries.
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Flemish Art Cities of Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp
Ghent, Antwerp, Bruges
Our tour to these three great Flemish art cities was inspired by the long awaited reopening of Antwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts (KMSKA) in September 2022, and while this wonderful museum may be the highlight of the tour for many, the mediaeval charm of Bruges and Van Eyck’s masterpiece ‘The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ in Ghent are not to be overlooked.
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