Ghent Is Challenging Antwerp as Belgium’s Capital of Cool | Vogue

"Belgian elegance is on full display at this hospitality haven, which honors poet Baron Olivier de Reylof in the historic townhouses he once called home. The interiors blend Louis XIV–style sophistication with modern comforts: sophisticated salons and fine-dining restaurants channel the panache of the past, while the rooms and suites, some with freestanding tubs, feel more streamlined yet still plush. A spa with sauna and steam rooms, facials, massages, and a heated pool rounds out the experience, appealing to travelers who appreciate a bit of pomp and gravitas in their stay." - Lindsay Cohn