3 Best Hotels in The Meir, Diamantwijk, and Centraal Station, Antwerp and the Northeast

Three step-gabled 17th-century houses have been combined to create Antwerp's most exclusive hotel. As soon as you enter the grand lobby, a stylish blend of old and new, it's clear that personal service is the watchword. Each room is individually decorated in bold-but-balanced colors, with original wooden beams, creatively designed furniture, and modern art. Elegant salons have grand fireplaces and animal-print sofas, and breakfasts are served on a loggia that opens onto the inner courtyard.

In the middle of the diamond district, and across the street from Antwerp Centraal railway station, this modern chain hotel is perfectly located for a quick getaway, or if you are in the mood for a bit of jewelry window-shopping. The decently sized rooms have big and über-comfortable beds, stylish modern bathrooms, and unusually well-stocked minibars.

Directly across from Antwerp's Centraal Station and a stone's throw from the National Express stop, convenience is the key at this refurbished old-stager, which now has the likable Made in Antwerp restaurants on hand, a Starbucks, and a rather minimalist look. The surrounding area might not be Antwerp's most attractive quarter, but it affords easy access to the Diamond District and shopping on the Meir, plus the adjoining Chocolate Nation attraction. A 24-hour gym complex includes a pool, Jacuzzis, and sauna.