Enlightenment printing house
The hotel occupies the workshops that once printed illicit Enlightenment philosophy, arranged around an open stone courtyard and a fireside library.
What it’s good at
Notable
Three eighteenth-century printing houses linked around an open courtyard with preserved wooden galleries.
Listed
Breakfast served in an Enlightenment-era printing workshop on Liège's oldest pedestrian street.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This hotel is a haven of peace and quiet, charm and character in the historic heart of Liège.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front door opens onto Rue En Neuvice, a medieval pedestrian lane leading straight to Place du Marché.
The rooms
Custom oak joinery and raw varnished steel furnish the rooms, and beds are dressed in Belgian cotton linens.
At the table
Breakfast is laid out beneath vaulted brick ceilings, with organic and regional produce from independent local artisans.
How it began
Printer Jean-François Bassompierre operated his press here in the eighteenth century, secretly issuing unauthorized editions of Voltaire and Diderot.
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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.