Antwerp Boutique Apartments & Suites, Antwerp, Belgium - Explore & Book
"Karin Nassen doesn’t like new things. Which is a good job, seeing as her central Antwerp apartments and suites overlook the antiques/flea market of Vrijdagmarkt and are in a classic old Belgian townhouse. She has lovingly decorated them in a warm, eclectic style so that you can enjoy the best of the past, too: think black and white pictures of the old king and queen, Françoise Hardy in extra large on the wall, shelves of whimsical objects. It all conspires to create suites and apartments that feel full of fun and life; places where you want to live, not just stay.
If you want more space and freedom than you’ll find in Antwerp’s super-styled boutique hotels, the feel of living in the city on a square where everybody knows everybody else and gossip thrives in the café on the corner, this is just the ticket. Each apartment has two bedrooms (one double, one single) and the suites sleep two. All are a great base for exploring the city.
Highs
Great central and vibrant location, close to the Fashion District and within walking distance of Antwerp's main sights
Lots of living space
Modern marble bathrooms, with tubs, showers, Molton Brown toiletries and bathrobes
Fun flea-market styling: perhaps a vinyl record player and eclectic records or shelves of Wallpaper* guides (carefully annotated by Karen) and a huge collection of Chinese vases
Very Antwerp, and good value for the location
Lows
The accommodation is above a bar so noise could be an issue, though we haven't had any complaints about it so far
No free parking nearby
No elevator in the building
Children under 10 aren't allowed as noise carries easily; the apartments are great for families with teenagers, though" - Laura Dixon