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Luxury accommodation in the heart of Antwerp
Antwerp is a compact city with bad weather, so while it's walkable, it pays to be in the center of town. During my visit I stayed at the Hotel Julien, a recently renovated and expanded hotel within sight of the cathedral. In fact, I could see it from my bathroom window!
The Hotel Julien is firmly in the luxury hotel bracket with prices from 195€ ($268) and up, breakfast included. The decor is chic and modern, as you can see from this shot of the lounge. Next to it is a bar and then the breakfast room. There's also a leafy patio and a rooftop viewing deck that the rain stopped me from ever using. There's a spa on site as well as a helpful front desk with lots of information about the city and umbrellas to borrow when a nasty wind tears up the one you brought. Tip for the traveler: don't bring a Spanish umbrella to a North Sea port. It's like bringing a knife to a gunfight.
There's lots to do within five minute's walk, including the cathedral, several fine restaurants, a jazz bar, a rock bar, and a vibrant shopping district on Koepoort Straat, with its antique shops, bookshops, music stores, and vintage clothing stores. The walk to the central train station only took me 15 minutes.To be honest, I don't really care all that much what my hotel is like. The custom-made linen and trendy photography were a bit lost on me after a long day of sightseeing. If my hotel is convenient and comfortable, that's all I need, and the Hotel Julien was both of these. If you're looking for a luxury hotel with a great location, this is a good bet.
Don't miss the rest of my series: Lowdown on the Low Countries.
Coming up next: Amsterdam!
This trip was partially funded by Tourism Antwerp and Cool Capitals. All opinions, however, are my own.
Filed under: Europe, Belgium, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury Travel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
David Seemore Dec 16th 2011 7:02AM
Another top class hotel in Antwerp is the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel in the city centre
David Seemore Dec 16th 2011 7:03AM
link is http://www.radissonblu.com/astridhotel-antwerp for the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel in the city centre
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