Maximalist merchant townhouse
A discreet street entrance opens onto a leafy path leading to a peaceful walled courtyard and whimsical, firelit salons.
“Buzz the green door on Korte Nieuwstraat, and you’ll be led down a landscaped path to a 15th-century merchant’s mansion…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Gert Voorjans layered bold maximalist decor around hand-painted frescoes by Nils Verkaeren.
Notable
Custom breakfasts arrive from the kitchen AGA alongside deep soaking tubs in every suite.
Notable
Preserved fifteenth-century merchant houses retain an ornate Rococo gatehouse and original timber crossbeams.
What they say
One Michelin Key
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Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Occupying a few historic townhouses that were once the homes of 15th-century merchants, Hotel Flora is a gem of a hotel in medieval Antwerp.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone alleys wind from the front gate toward the gothic Cathedral of Our Lady and the historic Plantin-Moretus print shop.
The rooms
Named after precious stones, the seven suites feature hand-painted ceiling frescoes, antique mantels, and deep freestanding clawfoot tubs.
At the table
Breakfast is cooked on the kitchen AGA and served in the glass conservatory or under the dining salon's crystal chandeliers.
How it began
Dating to 1445, these former merchant houses once sheltered Antwerp's Moretus printing family and still preserve an ornate Rococo gatehouse.
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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.