If you want to stay somewhere really special in Antwerp, this is your place. De Gulde Schoen is a really old building, refurbished over several years and turned into a boutique suite hotel with soul. When we arrived the staff prepared a welcome drink, invited us to the bar and gave us a great introduction to Antwerp. Friendly, informative, smart, not pushy. Really loved the staff. If your in Antwerp for business you will be happy to experience fast internet, something we lacked at other locations. We had breakfast in our room and it was one of the best room service experiencs in a long time. The service felt 5-star. Without the uptight nature of posh hotels. This has been my most enjoyable stay in years. Expensive? Yes, but worth it for a special occasion. Bonus: the subtle scent and the jazz playing when you open the door to your suite for the first time. A lovely welcome.
Fantastic location as just few mins walk away from main cathedral and where all the restaurants and bars are. Great value for money too. We went with another couple and their apartment was stunning with a huge open plan bathroom and wooden and tiled floors throughout, definitely had the wow factor when you walked in! Our was very nice too but was not as open planned on two levels and the light coloured carpet was very grubby looking which was a real shame as the apartment itself had every thing you needed and was clearly a high calibre accommodation. It had a fabulous shower but be careful of the glass doors as there are no stickers on them and we both walked into them at least once during our stay as you can forget they’re closed - especially in the dark!! Definitely happy to recommend for a short stay in Antwerp.
