Tongeren Tongeren-Borgloon, Belgium
Opened
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Different HotelsConverted hospital cloister
The nineteenth-century hospital wraps around an open-air cloister courtyard, pairing stark white modern spaces with preserved brick arches.
What it’s good at
Notable
A nineteenth-century hospital building on the grounds of a twelfth-century pilgrim hospice.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It boasts all the historic charm of a former cloister combined with a refreshing contemporary décor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Ancient Roman walls and the Gothic basilica are a short walk away in the heart of Tongeren.
The rooms
Rooms pair high ceilings with open bathrooms and double rain showers, while select categories add freestanding bathtubs.
At the table
The restaurant serves sushi and Thai dishes beneath high brick walls and exposed timber roof trusses.
How it began
The site was established around 1195 as a guesthouse for pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela.
Tongeren-Borgloon
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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.