Eccentric curio townhouse
The hotel trades in pure whimsy, pairing playful curios with an honesty bar stocked with regional Trappist ales.
Where it shines
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Each of the six rooms is a bit like a toy-chest, stocked with the sorts of curios that will make you want to do a lot of poking around.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Rijselstraat puts you a short stroll from the rebuilt medieval Grote Markt and the Menin Gate memorial.
The rooms
Rooms are filled with quirky collectibles and Nill Spring beds, and select bathrooms include private whirlpool tubs.
At the table
The morning buffet lays out artisanal breads, homemade pastries, and made-to-order plates like eggy crumpets.
How it began
The red-brick townhouse roasted and sold coffee beans from 1938 until its 2011 reinvention as a boutique hotel.
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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.