Historic Centre Antwerp, Belgium
Opened
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
Renaissance merchant townhouse
Three centuries-old merchant homes form an intimate residence of nine suites, run with quiet, apartment-style independence.
What it’s good at
Notable
Excavated medieval artifacts sit alongside exposed brick and gilded finishes across the suites.
Notable
Sixteenth-century Italianate arcades and a Baroque portal enclose three merged merchant houses.
Listed
Dedicated butler service delivers in-room treatments alongside thermal-style marble soaking baths.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Downtown Antwerp is rich in history and this ancient edifice is no exception. Its historic appeal is further enhanced by an eclectic hip décor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto Melkmarkt, and the Cathedral of Our Lady stands just steps away.
The rooms
Marble bathrooms hold freestanding soaking tubs, and living spaces retain exposed brick beneath gilded accents.
The Gilded Restaurant
The dining room sits beneath Renaissance stone arches in a glass-roofed courtyard lined with blue velvet banquettes.
At the table
The Gilded Bar looks onto Melkmarkt, finished with pink velvet stools and fluted wood along the counter.
How it began
Belgian footballer Moussa Dembélé restored the complex with his family, displaying medieval pottery uncovered during the renovation.
Antwerp
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.