Restored neoclassical townhouse
A grand nineteenth-century residence now runs as an intimate hotel, opening onto a private rear garden and historic pond.
What it’s good at
Notable
A protected neoclassical townhouse with a neo-Gothic pavilion and 1622 guildhall timbers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Kortrijk's historic beguinage sits just down the street, and the Grote Markt is a short walk away.
The rooms
Rooms keep their exposed timber beams, reached from the ground floor by a historic spiral stone staircase.
The sauna and gym
A Finnish sauna and Turkish steam bath sit beside a gym with tall windows onto the garden.
Restaurant Messeyne
Chef Klaas Lauwers cooks seasonal French dishes in salons set with dark timber wainscoting and carved fireplaces.
At the table
Gentlemen's Corner serves whisky and cocktails beside rosewood cabinets. Outside, terrace tables sit under umbrellas in the courtyard garden.
How it began
The property once served as a seventeenth-century fencing guildhall before a linen merchant converted it into a textile bleachery.
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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.