Best Luxury Hotels in Belgium

Originally a 1930s mansion and retaining its period facade, this award-winning family-run establishment provides every comfort, with upgrades available to make the experience even more special. The Champagne Breakfast is a must, but guests will also want to linger in The Bowler bar, which displays pictures of comics such as Laurel and Hardy on the wall. Centrally-situated but on a quiet street, the Flemish-style Prisenhof is a short stroll from the main sights around the Markt, with a free walking tour on offer during the week. Packages include a themed guided tour and museum tickets, while nearby amenities include bike, scooter or moped hire, and golfing.

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.

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.

Luxurious, antique design is merged with modern comfort in each of the 20 rooms and suites at the Boutique Hotel de Castillion. Guests can opt to enhance their experience with a trip to the sumptuous breakfast buffet on offer in the 15th-century basement or indulge in one of the unrivalled Afternoon Tea options in the lavish Golden Art Deco Salon. Each room has a beautifully decorated, private bathroom and a lift is at guests’ disposal. This newly renovated, family-run establishment extends a warm welcome into a world of elegance and class with a cosy bar for socialising in an excellent location. The hotel is located directly across from the marvellous Sint-Salvatorskathedraal gothic cathedral in the central Steenstraat Quarter. The hotel also boasts a commitment to sustainability and offers eight on-site parking spaces for electric cars.

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.

This former convent is a resting-place for all seasons, with a sunny terrace that looks out onto the Dijver canal, and a bar that welcomes Christmas Market shoppers with its warming fire. The French Country-style rooms in this fifteenth-century gem have all the perks you’d expect, within an interior of pastel hues and antique pieces. The Markt is only a few steps away, with the Chocolate Museum taking about seven minutes to walk. Or take a boat trip along this canal to view traditional Flemish architecture at its best.

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.

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.

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.

Individually-decorated rooms in this eighteenth-century boutique hotel feature antiques as well as Ralph Lauren fabrics and up-to-date facilities, with suites including whirlpool tubs and four-poster beds. The luxurious bar boasts leather and mahogany furniture, a theme continued for the wood-panelled walls in the lounge, while guests can also relax in a peaceful courtyard. The Pand is close to the city’s historic heart, and just five minutes away from the Markt square with its imposing historic guilds, bustling restaurants and the Belfry tower. Alternatively, a seven-minute walk will deliver chocoholics to the Choco-Story chocolate museum.

This recently renovated hotel is located less than 500 metres from the Grand Palace as well as a number of other impressive attractions. There are just 43 guestrooms to choose from, which gives the hotel an intimate and exclusive feel. The Living – Resto & Winebar is a great place to unwind after spending the day exploring the city and guests can take a seat beside the fireplace and indulge in a drink or two. The onsite restaurant is decorated in the same grand style as the rest of the hotel and offers guests the chance to sample a large selection of classic Belgian dishes that are served with a modern twist and plenty of flare by the attentive waiters.

Those planning a trip to Antwerp, whether for business or pleasure, may be interested in staying at the Hotel ‘T Sandt that is situated in the heart of the city. The hotel, constructed in the seventeenth century, is an excellent example of the Neo-Rococo architectural style and occupies the space of a former soap factory. There are twenty-nine rooms in the four-star hotel, which is located on Zand Street, as well as a restaurant and meeting room. The Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built between 1352 and 1521, is visible from the hotel’s summer terrace.