Antwerp

Stylish family-run hotel created from three restored 17th-century canal houses set around a central courtyard, near the Grote Markt and old city center. — Hideaway Report

Restored lovingly by owners Bert Verschueren, a former chef for Neuze Neuze, and designer Vincent Defontaines, the Leopold exudes an imperial history of privilege and comfort. — Concierge

The intimate Matelote is a refreshing take on the traditional Flemish talent for cozy interiors. — Concierge

Located in a pair of centuries-old Flemish townhouses in the center of town, Hotel Julien epitomizes Antwerp today: traditional on the outside, cutting-edge modern on the inside. — Afar Magazine

Hotel Franq lends the Diamond City – long desperate for a splash of luxury – an elegant place to retreat in style. — The Telegraph

Large, quiet rooms decorated in dark colors include bathrooms separated from the bedrooms by a glass partition (you can look out, but not in). — Fodor's

Multiple telephones, data ports, and Wi-Fi access make each room business-friendly... there's a new 24-hour fitness center for post-work work-outs. — Fodor's

Hotel Pilar is a homely and eclectic place to bed down in Antwerp’s busy and trendy ‘t Zuid neighbourhood. — The Telegraph

Sleeping Around is a new hotel concept combining three popular travel trends: pop-up venues, shipping container architecture and crowdsourcing. — Afar Magazine

This hotel has an excellent central location between the railway station and shopping district. — Michelin Guide

The big selling point is that breakfast is served in a fabulous art nouveau dining room adjoining a partly gilded neo rococo salon: this was once the Antwerp second home of Belgium’s cardinals. — Lonely Planet

This Art Deco gem, built in 1929, embodies not only the architectural style but also the grace of a bygone era. — Fodor's

A sibling to Antwerp’s esteemed Hotel Julien, this former Augustinian convent has morphed into the city’s most covetable boutique property. — The Telegraph

This giant, tailor-made HI Hostel is hard to beat for its Fashion District location and brand new facilities. — Lonely Planet

A pleasant compromise between money-saving simplicity and reasonable comfort all in a great central location. — Lonely Planet