Poperinge, Belgium
Opened
2002
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
Romantik HotelsCastle park manor
Guests sleep in a manor within the park, crossing the grounds for dinner inside the family's nineteenth-century castle.
What it’s good at
Listed
Nineteenth-century castle park grounds where evening dinners unfold inside the estate chateau.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This charming hotel, divided between a small historic and a more recent manor house, is set in walled grounds.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
In Poperinge, set inside the private castle park of Kasteel van Merris, moments from the town centre.
The rooms
Rooms take their names from Greek mythology. The Erato Suite adds a private rooftop sauna looking across the park.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and garden spa
A heated pool sits in the walled garden park beside a timber treatment cabin using Swiss Phyto 5 skincare.
Restaurant
Diner in 't kasteeltje
Chef Kris Logie prepares multi-course Franco-Belgian menus inside the nineteenth-century chateau, beneath gilded mouldings and crystal chandeliers.
At the table
Breakfast is laid in the glass-walled room overlooking the park, moving out onto the garden terrace in warm weather.
How it began
The name comes from Homer's Odyssey, recalling the mythical island where the nymph Calypso sheltered Odysseus.
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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.