Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Outside the door
Monastic garden cloister
Historic stone cloisters and serene courtyards conceal a thirteenth-century monastery retreat right in the heart of the city.
“Even my hotel, Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, a 13th-century monastery turned five-star stunner, boasts its own legends…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dedicated spa suites with personal saunas, tailored butler care, and dining across multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.
Remarkable
Restored thirteenth-century monastery complex featuring Gothic chapels, cloisters, and an authentic sixteenth-century botanical apothecary.
Remarkable
Three floors of hydrotherapy, panoramic Finnish saunas, traditional herbal medicine, and an eighteen-meter conservatory pool.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Here a monastery complex, some of whose buildings date back as far as the 12th century, has been transformed into a 21st-century luxury hotel…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Theaterbuurt district, the grounds open directly onto the historic Plantentuin botanical garden and nearby theaters.
The rooms
Scuffed-plaster walls and aged oak timber frame the interiors, while dedicated Spa Suites offer private Finnish saunas.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and health club
An eighteen-meter pool sits within a glass conservatory, joined by three floors of thermal saunas, herbal treatments, and Technogym equipment.
At the table
Dining ranges across Michelin-starred tables and conservatory rooms, with botanical cocktails served over an illuminated onyx counter at Henry's Bar.
The most striking aspect of the scheme, by the city’s own AID Architecten, is the multistorey spa and rooftop pool, kept indulgently warm…
How it began
Founded in 1238 as a monastic hospital, the site preserves its ancient convent kitchens and a historic sixteenth-century pharmacy.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.