Antwerpen hotellit Amandus-Atheneum

Plussat: Loved the friendliness and the hospitality of the owners; Luc showed us where to go and what to see and spent a bit of time introducing us to Antwerp. We loved the warmth and ambiance of the entire property, and our very comfortable room - complete with large bathroom which included a huge bathtub and a sink on either side of the tub, and a separate shower. The bed was very large and very comfortable. Breakfast was wonderful and included excellent coffee, croissants, soft boiled eggs and a host of other choices all artfully arranged. Ideal location and very walkable from the train station to the B&B - less than five to seven minutes. We could easily walk to Meir (main shopping area) and to the old town district, and the rest of the downtown district of Antwerp and back without it being tiring at all. The B&B is in a very good location. Thank you to Luc and Carmel for being such warm, gracious and kind hosts.

Miinukset: We were on the fourth floor, and though it was perfectly fine for us, it might be a bit of a challenge for people with lung or mobility issues.

Plussat: The Baron is exceptional. It is in a historic house located close to the Centraal Station and to the old town. I very much liked the period furniture, wall paper, doors, all fits and anything new fits in.

Plussat: A lovely property with great amenities. I especially enjoyed the giant bathtub and the bed was extremely comfortable. The b&b is very centrally located in between the train station and historic center. Breakfast was ample.

Plussat: Most comfortable bed in all of our travels. Beautifully decorated and very friendly owners. Very close to the sights of old town.

Miinukset: The floors were cold and would have been nice to have a place for luggage

Plussat: Very clean and individual rooms. We got also some very good tipps. The breakfast was great and the hosts where very friendly and attentive. Centrally located to reach everything there.

Plussat: The house is a beautiful old gentlemen's house for the high class people back in the day. The entrance is old Renaissance and the rooms more art deco-ish with bakelite radios and 60s dressoirs. The breakfast room is more or fashioned with nice plates and silver cutlery. The rooms are clean, but the gravy curtains and carpet flares up my allergies slightly. The bathroom is large and had both a shower and bathtub. The owner and his wife are extremely friendly 5 minute walking distance to Central station and 20 minutes from city center All in all a wonderful place to stay in Antwerp, would come back again Then you Luc!

Miinukset: A bit pricey

Plussat: room like in a museum. And very clean.

Plussat: Size of room. Location. That's all

Miinukset: The room was advertised as a self-catering apartment. Facilites were grossly inadequate. Unmatched random selection of too few cups mugs and bowls, dodgy microwave, no iron and no manager appearing with an iron when he said he would, randomly chosen light fittings, some light bulbs missing, no way of getting enough light in the room at night, broken fittings in the bathroom, broken furniture, public areas of the building worn and dirty, lift unreliable, outside street door didn't always remain locked. etc etc My room felt like one that was slated for renovation. Luckily I'm used to camping. Older Australians (I'm one) who cut their teeth in 1950s Caravan Park Cabins, where the crockery and utensils had been pilfered for years before and never replaced, where the showers were at least hot even if the taps didn't work properly, and the stay got better and better because basically humans are adaptable and can improvise and will eventually feel at home almost anywhere, would find this place kind of OK. When I asked the amiable and taciturn caretaker for a bowl and spoon he did willingly and helpfully find them for me, but in response to my request on check-in day for a nearby better room he explained that the room I suggested was in a different category. That would be the category "adequate", I found myself thinking days later. Location was great. I liked the neighbourhood. At first it seemed a bit gritty but actually isn't, and the apartments are very close to the Central Station. I survived, and enjoyed my stay in Antwerpen, but the room was dispiriting and whenever I thought about it - demoralising. Early on I thought of moving to a better hotel, but I'd already spent my money, and decided to keep myself buoyant by other little treats like meals out and a few great train rides, eg to Lier and Bruges.

Miinukset: Door were too thin: noise during the night woke me several times. Otherwise fine, clean. Parking is hell but that's Antwerp.

Miinukset: Internet not working Refrigerator not working Heating not working Very poor service

Plussat: Location was ok.

Miinukset: Very dirty. Stinky. Old bed. Dirty towels. Everything was overused and old and dirty.

Plussat: The apartment was quite close to the railway station and so it was easy to get there. The main tourist sites were within walking distance, as were many restaurants. The apartment was spacious and comfortable and very warm (we could regulate the heat). The staff in reception were helpful when we finally got hold of them.

Miinukset: The cutlery and crockery were just adequate, but not enough to invite friends to join us. The contact phone number on the website and notices didn't work. The hall and lift were very basic and uninspiring.

Plussat: It was a really big room with a kitchen and a sofa and a bed.

Miinukset: The bathroom was old and a bit dirty with rust at the shower.

Miinukset: Piti luovuttaa avaimet jo ennen klo 10, suihkuovi oli rikki, asunto oli aika kylmä

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Broken sockets, curtains did not fit, everywhere smells of grease and tobacco. Cupboard with wiring and pipes kept popping open.

Plussat: Convinient for a ahort stay. Full studio with all equipement (even though it is all old amd not very cleaned).

Miinukset: The bed is not comfortable Soundproofing very poor between apartments.

Plussat: Awful not a place I would advice to anyone

Miinukset: Ta panta

Plussat: Cheap, a lot of space.

Miinukset: The smell in the shower. A bit uncomfortable process of check in.

Miinukset: The bathroom was not clean. Furthermore the sink was blocked which is really bad. The floor has not been cleaned up before. The toilets seats where not clean. The email about the key code was sent far too late. It should have been sent with the reservation confirmation which was not the case.

Plussat: The location is great and the internet connection is great all over the building. The staff are always available and ready to help

Miinukset: The kitchen & kitchen utensils had to be cleaned again, it was clear that it had been cleaned but just very badly.

Plussat: Great location, really close to city center and Antwerp central. The check in and payment was no fuss. There is also a convenient vending machine downstairs.

Miinukset: The apartment, especially the kitchen was disgustingly dirty, the cutlery had to be rewashed as it was put in a filthy drawer. It was clear that the apartment had been cleaned but the agency did a particularly bad job.

Plussat: Nothing. I really want my money back.

Miinukset: More a murderer house than an hotel . Everything in the room was dirt and broken - bathroom was scary dirt and with the floor full of stamps, the oven was impossible to use

Plussat: Good location, warm clean room

Miinukset: Shower fitting broken, no plug for sink and no dish cloth for drying.