Have stayed at this gorgeous boutique hotel multiple times as I had a client in Mechelen. The…read morestaff is always so kind and nice. After my first couple of stays, they realized I was a regular and would leave me nice notes on Mechelen post cards. This hotel is clean and gorgeous. You will find peeves of art tucked away. Each time I stay, I discover something new! The first few times I had a basic room that was brilliant but later I started getting upgrades to more unique rooms. One room was a suite with a double sided fireplace. The beds were always comfortable and I enjoyed the modern aesthetic. The hotel restaurant is amazing. I have enjoyed many dinners here dining on the regional specialty, Michelin Chicken, but my favorite part of every dinner was their accompanying salad with cheese croquettes! However, I must say that while I would take the opportunity to dine elsewhere for dinner, I would never miss a breakfast there. Breakfast at the Mercure is epic! A buffet style with standard European fare: breads, meat and cheeses, fresh fruit, yogurt, muesli, smoked salmon and lox. However, they have a woman that would cook eggs to order and she was amazing! She would do omelets or however you wanted your eggs with sausage or bacon. Also included was a gorgeous coffee bar where you could make a latte, cappuccino, espresso or whatever coffee concoction you desire. Located in a nice area- a small river in front- across the bridge is a supermarket and there are nice restaurants and chocolate shops around. A short walk to the city square and several historical sites. Prices were standard and fare. I never felt gouged and enjoyed the simple elegance of the entire experience. I hope to make it back someday!

Half of the building was a fish smoking plant and the the other half was a cigar factory. So there…read moreare some interesting spaces and some of the original machinery is preserved. I like that. The room I had was ok but the toilet was more or less in the open area of the room. This would have been a bit problematic if rooming with anyone. The staff were helpful and efficient. There was normal housekeeping in effect. The breakfast room was large and well supplied with all the normal items plus an omelet chef on standby for orders. The neighborhood was central with plenty of shops, restaurants, parking, and groceries nearby.

This is my favorite place to stay in the area. It's in an old church complete with the stained…read moreglass and arches. There are two kinds of rooms however. One is a standard hotel type and it is nice and comfy. Quiet. The other is "in the church". Cost more but worth it. The rooms are wonderful and very quiet. They have a nespresso coffee maker and a small fridge. The food store "Match" is a 2 minute walk and has all you need. Including diet cokes!!! Breakfast is expensive but you will not need lunch. The staff here is fantastic. They are business savvy and very friendly. They know the city and area. Can get you a cab or recommend any nearby site seeing. I hesitated to let ya'll in on this as I don't want it to be sold out w hen I'm there but I can't keep it a secret.

Loud noise and bad service from the hotel, though the room is big, it is still a low-quality hotelread more

From the owner: Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is een ideale accommodatie voor de zakenreiziger of de bezoeker van de…read morestad. Met volwaardige standaard en luxe superior kamers voelt iedere gast zich op zijn gemak. Natuurlijk is er gratis Wifi, er is een verwarmd zwembad met sauna- en fitnessfaciliteiten en de auto parkeren is gratis. In het restaurant wordt een heerlijk ontbijt geserveerd en een diner à la carte is een aanrader! Er wordt met verse producten uit de streek gewerkt, op ambachtelijke wijze. Dertien vergaderzalen maken het Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen compleet.

Brand new designer hotel and restaurant in the hip area of 't Eilandje established by Chef Vicky…read moreGeunes from the infamous 't Zilte at the MAS museum. We started with a chicken Caesar salad followed by an entrecôte with black peppercorn sauce and rosti potatoes served in a separate "Le Creuset" skillet. The Caesar salad impressed with its presentation and delighted in taste, a small deviation from the classical Caesar salad but surprising in its flavours. The entrecôte with black peppercorn sauce was grilled to perfection, simply delicious ! "U" - as this restaurant is simply called - is a reflection of the Flemish polite form for "You" which is how someone is addressed when being polite. It is also a reference to something of high standard, meaning it should be addressed accordingly, hence the name "U" for this high class restaurant. More than class, it simply serves excellent food and wine. This establishment will soon be at the top of every respectable restaurant review list. Try it out before reservations are only available in the distant future and waiting lists are the norm of the day.

Nice little boutique hotel in Antwerp harbour. Tasty and contemporary decor and furniture. Staff is…read moresuper friendly and helpful. Rooms are small but nice (mine had a great view over the harbour). A few details are tainting the experience tough, such as the coffee machine with a broken cover replaced by a home made aluminium foil, or strong harbour smells in the corridor

Nice hotel, conveniently located. Breakfast included in the room rate with good selection of food…read moreand juice/coffee. Room layout pretty standard.

Stayed here for 7 nights while visiting for a wedding. The hotel is no frills and though the staff…read morewas kind, the rooms and lack of amenities made for a bland stay. The breakfast buffet is sub par. The fresh croissants and juicer were the best offerings. The elevator is scary. The rooms were very outdated and small and need a good deep cleaning and updating. The location was great. Near tons of dining and the docks. An easy walk to Le Meir or the courthouse area. If in the area again, I'd choose other accommodations.

Horrible hotel. Tony beds unsuitable for two people. Unwelcoming staff. Extra charges if decide to…read moreleave earlier than booked. Good location but that's it. Never again.

Great location and a terrific value. The Mas is behind the hotel, and old town is a 10-15 minute…read morewalk away. Free wifi, free breakfast. Note that it's not an American breakfast with eggs and bacon. They have salami, ham, bread, cheese, yogurt, fruit, cereals , juice, and coffee. The rooms on the back side facing the water and the Mas are very quiet. The staff was all very friendly and super helpful. Like some hotels in Europe, they are on a dual-climate system. That means on a certain day, the hotel flips a switch and the system in your room (and the whole hotel) goes from being AC to being heat. I checked in my room and thought it was warm. So I turned what I thought was the AC all the way up and left the room. Big mistake! When in Europe always ask about the climate control systems! The window does open, but only about an inch due to a regulation. The beds were good, not great, but better than some of my other hotels. By European standards the room is huge. Staff was very friendly and super helpful. Unlike some hotels, the free wifi has good throughput. Definitely a great option when staying in Antwerp. Be sure to ask the hotel the best route to get to old town, as the small red light district is in between, but easily avoided.