Best Luxury Hotels in Belgium

Ideally located at Place Rogier between the city centre and the business district, Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection offers a fresh destination for both business and leisure travellers. This 30-storey hotel, with its 532 guestrooms, provides stunning city views and features a whimsical, playful design incorporating pop culture elements. Interior designers Saar Zafrir, inspired by local artists and comic books, have curated bespoke furniture, including umbrella-shaped coffee tables and mini-libraries in the spacious guestrooms. The entire facade is adorned with René Magritte’s world-famous self-portrait ‘Le fils de l’homme’, and guests are transformed into cartoon avatars on screen upon entering. A true hub for business and events, Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection boasts 15 bright, flexible meeting spaces equipped with state-of-the-art technology, as well as an elegant ballroom accommodating up to 700 people. Additional amenities include a 24/7 fitness studio, Contour Spa with five treatment rooms, a sauna, a relaxation area, and a 70sqm covered rooftop pool.

The four-star Hotel Julien is situated on Korte Nieuwstraat, a street that passes through the historic centre of Antwerp and is regarded as one of the best places for an overnight stay in the city. Guests can unwind in the luxurious spa, detoxify themselves in the sauna, relax in the comfortable living room or have a drink in the trendy bar before retiring to their cosy and well-furnished rooms. Bath and shower facilities are available in the deluxe bathrooms while free Wi-Fi, iPad and iPhone docking system, minibar and writing desk are available in each of the hotel’s twenty-one rooms.

Although utterly contemporary, there’s no mistaking that this was once an Augustinian convent. Hotel August retains a paired back, minimalist style, with crisp white Egyptian percale bed linens contrasted by dark beamed timber ceilings and wooden floors. Each of the 44 bedrooms and suites is unique, some of the latter with Juliet balconies revealing views of the courtyard, chapel and swimming pond and all with trendy Le Labo toiletries. Outside, the Cour Anglaise caters to ice scrubs in the al fresco shower and a swimming pond sets the scene for a refreshing back-to-nature dip. A restaurant is found in the corridor surrounding the original chapel with an outdoor dining terrace and bar.

Hotel FRANQ, residing on Kipdorp Street, is a four-star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant that was named after the previous Belgian currency. The majestic building, a former bank that was built in the Neoclassical style, contains spacious and attractive communal areas that are furnished with comfortable sofas and coffee tables. Air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen television and a roll-in shower are available in each of the hotel’s thirty-nine rooms. The hotel is within walking distance of the Cathedral of our Lady, the City Hall, the Market Place and the house in which Peter Paul Rubens lived.

This fifteenth-century dwelling also sits alongside the pretty Dijver canal and is equipped with saunas and an indoor swimming pool. Relax with a drink on the terrace, or sip Prosecco with breakfast in the elegant dining room. Rooms are decorated and equipped to a high standard, with family rooms in the modern annexe, while some upgrades may include four-poster beds and canal views. The hotel is close to a bus stop, the Markt square and the Groeningemuseum, constructed on the site of the medieval Eekhout Abbey, and housing six centuries of Belgian and Flemish art from Van Eyck to Broodthaers.

The Hotel Heritage lives up to its name in every way. The nineteenth century building, in a UNESCO World Heritage area, has a dining room dating from 1869, a fourteenth-century wine cellar, and a gym housed in twelfth-century quarters. Part of the Relais and Chateaux group, rooms range from Classic (with an iPad) up to a suite with a Belfry view. The hotel is conveniently situated in the middle of medieval Bruges and close to theatres, shops and restaurants serving Belgium’s acclaimed cuisine. A horse and carriage ride starting from here would be a pleasant way to take in the rest of the compact city centre.

Located in the landmark 22-storey Victoria Tower, formerly IBM’s European headquarters, and adjacent to the botanical gardens, the hotel offers 198 rooms, inventive dining like the Peruvian-inspired Cantina Valentina, and the rooftop bar and taqueria, Tope. The Hoxton, Brussels also features Working From_, a popular coworking space with other locations in London and Chicago, promoting a dynamic blend of leisure and business. The hotel’s design, courtesy of AIME Studios, showcases a mix of polished plaster, bold geometric shapes, and bespoke murals, providing a striking and vibrant atmosphere. Moreover, it supports local artists and community initiatives, solidifying its connection to the neighbourhood’s cultural and creative spirit.

With its historic charm and colourful modern touches, this hotel perfectly takes all of the classic Marriot features and blends them into the historical setting. Guests are treated to views of the gently flowing Lys River from many of the hotel’s terraces and guestrooms and it is worth taking the time to select a room with a river view. There are several different onsite eateries to choose from and meat lovers will want to indulge in a meal at the Midtown Grill, which serves USDA certified steaks in an iconic 1930s setting. The riverside terrace is a great place to sit in the summer months while dining in style and sipping a glass or two of locally produced wine. The rooms that are located on the upper floor are especially enchanting as they come with hardwood floors, sloping ceilings with exposed beams and stunning views of the city.

Guests are treated to a warm welcome and a personalised service at this family-run hotel, which can be found in the Patershol District of Ghent. This large luxury establishment spans two historic buildings and boasts a heated indoor swimming pool. Enjoying a leisurely breakfast on the garden terrace is a real treat, while traditional local dishes are served in the evening. The exclusive double room boasts stunning river views from its picture windows, while the main suite provides an impressive fifty square metres of space for guests to enjoy.

As the name suggests, this luxurious hotel is located in a former post office and posts rich history that perfectly fits with its setting in the medieval centre of Ghent. Entering 1898 The Post feels a lot like stepping back in time and the old world charm of this establishment is maximised by the charming Cobbler Bar and the abundance of antiques that are scattered throughout the hotel. The Tower Suite is the perfect choice for couples who are on a romantic break as it is tucked in one of the hotel’s octagonal towers and comes complete with a beautiful white marble bathroom.

Set in an opulent mansion that would make Louis XIV proud, Pillows Grand Hotel Reylof is a short stroll from many of Ghent’s most enchanting historic attractions. The attention to detail in this establishment is especially impressive and guests enter through the old carriage passage before climbing a spiral staircase to reach the large and decadent lobby. The spa and swimming pool are located in the old coach house, while there are palatial gardens to explore as well as a well-stocked bar that comes complete with a roaring fireplace. However, the guestrooms are extremely comfortable and boast plenty of modern touches such as air-conditioning and Nespresso coffee machines. There is just one Reylof Suite available, which boasts sixty square metres of space and a beautiful bathroom, while the unique Presidential Penthouse Suite features a spacious terrace for guests to unwind on as well as two bedrooms and a large fireplace in the comfortable living room.

Walking into the Hilton Brussels Grand Place is an impressive experience as guests are treated to a huge crystal and gold chandelier, sweeping staircases and marble flooring in the huge reception area. This perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the hotel, which embraces luxury to the full. The hotel has been arranged so that each of the comfortable guestrooms and spacious suites provides views of the city from their picture windows and balconies. The King suite is the most luxurious option and guests are treated to sixty square metres of pure opulence from the huge comfortable bed to the marble en suite bathroom.