Bistronomic garden inn
Private lawns enclose the hotel, where stays revolve around unhurried seasonal meals and browsing bottles in the cellar shop.
What it’s good at
Listed
Continuous family-directed hospitality in central Waterloo since its establishment in 1987.
Listed
Bistronomic French-Belgian seasonal cooking paired with bottles from the on-site wine shop.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The green countryside of Waterloo stretches out at your feet in this impeccable hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Town shops line Chaussée de Bruxelles just outside, and the Wellington Museum is a short stroll down the road.
The rooms
Contemporary rooms stick to quiet neutral tones. Larger studios and apartments add fully equipped kitchens for longer stays.
The gym
The fitness room has cardio machines and free weights for daily workouts between excursions into town.
Restaurant
La Cuisine
Culinary duo Laetitia and Christophe serve seasonal French and Belgian market dishes in a dining room overlooking the garden.
At the table
The bar serves evening aperitifs and spirits beside a sunlit lounge that looks out over the garden.
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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.