Belgium is small but it is big on charm and nowhere is this more evident than its boutique hotels.
To those travelers who enjoy being treated to good design, genuine, friendly service and a real sense of place, spending just a bit more on your accommodation can make all the difference.
If you want a luxurious start of your trip then you should book and travel stress-free meet and greet at Stansted Whether you are going to see Bruges on a romantic weekend, an artsy city escape to Ghent or a food and fashion trip to Antwerp, Belgium has boutique hotels that provide so much more than just a bed.
1898 The Post Ghent
Housed in an old post office with a view of the renowned Graslei of Ghent, 1898 The Post is like a time machine to the previous century and this is a good thing. The rooms here are dark and moody with antique decor and stylish touches of clawfoot bathtubs and writing desks making them cozy but cinematic.
However, the sensation of intimacy is what makes this hotel special. The hotel has just 38 rooms and suites, each one named after postal related terms such as The Letter or The Envelope. It is discreet, elegant and more of a secret hideaway.
The reason it is a splurge worth making:
Inexplicable location, design-magazine interiors and a secret cocktail bar, The Cobbler, that is ideal for a drink by yourself or with a lover.
2. Hotel Julien - Antwerp
Antwerp is a cool, trendy, design-conscious city, and Hotel Julien is no exception. This boutique stay offers the combination of historic charm and modern design, as it is just a few steps away from the best boutiques and museums of the city.
The hotel has taken over two 16th century townhouses, which have been restored to great beauty with sleek furniture, open-plan bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows.
There is also a wellness section that has a sauna and steam room underneath the old building that feels like a sanctuary in an urban environment.
The reason it is a splurge worth making:
Calm rooms, cathedral panoramas, and the opportunity to live in one of the most fashionable addresses of Antwerp.
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3. The Panda Hotel Bruges
The Pand Hotel in Bruges is your place to go to in case you are after classic elegance and romantic ambiance. This 18th-century carriage house sits on the canal, and has antique books and fireplaces, and lots of velvet armchairs.
The rooms are compact with a beautiful decoration, Ralph Lauren fabrics, four-poster beds, and a comfortable, homely atmosphere. The breakfast, of champagne and of eggs by hand, is more like a breakfast in a country house than a hotel buffet.
The reason why it is worth the splurge:
It is romantic, silent, and in the best place, which is why it is ideal for couples or single people who want to enjoy the fairytale of Bruges.
4. Indrani Lodge -Loupoigne (Wallonia)
What you want to find is not at all, you go to the country. The eco-lodge of Indrani Lodge is a redesigned 14th century farmhouse situated in a 55-minute drive outside Brussels. Set in the heart of the countryside and woodland it is here you can take your time and have a good meal and reconnect.
It has only a few rooms and suites, which adds to the minimal luxury atmosphere of the place: natural linens, neutral colors, yoga sessions, and organic breakfasts. They also give a good point of departure to pay a visit to the castles of Wallonia, its cycling tracks, and the vineyards.
5. Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Brussels
By being in town, when it comes to having a fancy experience yet one that feels small and not a corporate experience, Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Place Rouppe is where to be. It is a very peaceful and elegant hotel which is located in a gorgeous 19th century building close to the center of the city.
The rooms are airy and modern with soft jazz music in the background and comfortable beds and Nespresso machines. The restaurant The Living is a charming eating spot on the premises, providing excellent Belgian food of an inventive nature.
The reason why it is worth the splurge:
Luxury accommodations without the stuffiness of big hotels, and in a peaceful place that is still central.
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Boutique Hotels in Belgium Worth the Splurge
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