Ardennes gastronomic inn
A midcentury village inn turned culinary destination, built around chef Wout Bru's restaurants and a lively subterranean club.
What it’s good at
Notable
Local Ardennes grey stone facades conceal contemporary interiors with expansive marble bathrooms.
Notable
An outdoor terrace jacuzzi overlooks the rooftops and cobblestones of historic Durbuy.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms and suites are decorated in a style that’s an inventive blend of well-worn historical elements and contemporary design interventions, with comforts that include lavish spa-like bathrooms.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Place aux Foires sits right outside, where quiet cobblestone lanes wind through the center of medieval Durbuy.
The rooms
Clean contemporary furniture contrasts with the facade's grey stone, leading into generous marble bathrooms.
The saunas
Wood-paneled Finnish saunas and infrared cabins sit steps from a quiet salt cave and a bubbling hot tub.
The spa
Private marble treatment rooms include duo suites and a specialized table with overhead cascading water jets.
The gym
Cardio machines and stationary bikes line floor-to-ceiling windows that look straight out onto the street.
Restaurant
L'Orangerie
Curved banquettes and blonde wood tables sit under glowing filament bulbs, looking out through picture windows toward the river.
At the table
Wagyu grills prime cuts over robata coals, and Bar du Sanglier mixes evening drinks over a curved brass counter.
How it began
Founded in 1952, the longtime family inn was remade in 2020 by connecting neighboring stone buildings with an underground tunnel.
Durbuy
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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.