Brussels, BelgiumChatelain
Made in Louise
Family-run vintage townhouse
Family-run vintage townhouse
The hotel operates like an intimate private residence, centered around a fireside lounge with billiards and a quiet courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Vintage wallpapers and wrought-iron accents shape the bedrooms across the converted townhouse.
Notable
An eclectic 1911 townhouse retaining twin arched carriage entrances and original facade proportions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This large mansion has no lack of welcoming, hospitable nooks and crannies for the comfort of guests.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Avenue Louise is around the corner, and the terrace cafes of Place du Châtelain are a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature soft color palettes and tailored prints, looking out over the leafy central courtyard or the street.
Restaurant
Made in Breakfast
The morning buffet sets out organic Belgian fare and homemade pastries beneath the glass ceiling of the conservatory.
Made in Market & Bar
The 24-hour pantry serves craft Belgian beers, wines by the glass, and snacks over black-and-white tiled floors.
At the table
Guests can order dinner from neighborhood bistros delivered right to tables in the herringbone-floored lounge.
How it began
Siblings Martin and Mélanie Duchateau bought the former hotel in 2011, renovating the townhouse with their interior-designer mother.
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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.