by belgianchocolate
while visiting Antwerp for a speech. He was
invited by the high diamond council.
Whatever.
This hotel is known to be the best in the city.
After a sleepless night I called the hotel if it
was possible to have breakfast there not
being a hotel guest. (we live a few streets
away) Of course that was possible. The price
was over 22 euro but it was perfect. Fresh
vegetables , a large choise in bread , juices ,
champagne , fruit , smoked salmon... (it is
cheaper when you are a guest...)
The service was immaculate.
The hotel name tells it : it is located
aside the 'stadspark' - the city parc. Don't
believe the stories you hear about this parc.
During daytime it is a vivid parc visited by the
international communities that give Antwerp
their special cosmopolitan atmosphere.
During nightime the parc is in genereal
visited by gay men.
Don't think that it is a quiet lane , the Van
Eyklei isn't exactly quiet. Also all the nice
architecture that once was located with a
view over the parc is gone. Apartments make
more money then those nice historic houses.
I liked my breakfast at the hotel , but for my
concern the hotel it misses some character.
'Location':If you check the website
you'll see that in general business people
use the hotel that wont have to pay for the bill
themselves. They also take a taxi. :-) There is
no tram stopping in front of the hotel. You will
have to do a little walk. Most vivid nearby is
the saturday and Sunday market on
the 'vaartplaats'. Anyway it is still in the center
but not a top location if you ask me.
