Name: Hotel La Royale
Address: Martelarenplein 6, Leuven, Belgium, Leuven, Flemish Brabant Province, BE
Price range: $106–$237 per night
Rating: 7.38

What guests think

Across reviews of Hotel La Royale, travellers highlight a central location opposite Leuven’s station, friendly staff, and an excellent included breakfast, while noting dated, basic rooms, often small, with variable comfort.

Rooms are frequently compact and can be noisy due to street activity, with some reports of uncomfortable beds and a lack of air conditioning. Cleanliness and upkeep vary, ranging from tidy spaces to tired areas with odors or minor plumbing and ventilation issues. Overall, expect a simple, no-frills stay where practicality outweighs polish.

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Facilities

Older, basic amenities in a historic building; the on-site bar and restaurant are appreciated, and several reviews note there is no air conditioning.

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A.

Mar 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, opposite the train station. Terrible smell from the reception to the hallway and corridors, otherwise it one of best value for money

10

Steve

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Right near the train and bus complex. Easy walking to the great restaurants and shops in Leuven. Very safe area. The train is 15 minutes to Brussels airport. So convenient. Have stayed at the Royale three times so far. Excellent. Nice breakfast buffet. Restaurant on premises.

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David

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel should have been classified as an “up-market back packers hostel” The whole place, with the exception of the Breakfast Room, was tired and shabby and in desperate need of a makeover. It was indicated that parking was available - yes in the City but NOT within the hotel. Overall very disappointing experience.

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Janine Nicole

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

We enjoyed our stay at this property overall. The room was small but that didn’t matter as we were not there to spend much time in the room. It was a very clean property with breakfast included which was delicious. The 2 points that I’d say did not meet our expectations would be the pillows as the 2 they provided were very small and did not provide the support we were used to and the unavailability of a fan from the hotel. Due to the buildings age it didn’t have any air conditioning which was understandable but the window did not provide any air circulation and the hotel did not have fans available so we had to go buy one or we would not have slept. Now that is a personal preference so it’s not the hotels fault. Overall we would stay there again, the patio options are endless in the area and the train is extremely close for easy access to anywhere you want to go.

10

Anthony

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Basic but clean and comfortable, and has a lovely vibe. Nice bar/restaurant. Excellent breakfast.

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Timothy

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 8 nights

The hotel is a typical European hotel, smaller rooms, but kept up nicely. Staff at reception, housekeeping, breakfast and bar/restaurant were excellent, friendly and helpful. Location in Leuven is fantastic. You can walk everywhere from the hotel within 20 minutes. Very convenient to train station and taxi stand if needed. Restaurants and very close. A very nice 10 day visit.

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Kelli

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Short stay. Very nice. Great breakfast included. Older facilities in a historic building. Service was great. Welcoming and helpful attendants. Great value.

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KAZUAKI

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

ヨーロッパ風のエレベーターもあり、便利。シンプルなホテルです。冷蔵庫やエアコンがないけれど、一階のレストランは美味しいし、モーニングもgood。

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Karl

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An old hotel, although clean and all worked well. A great stay for the money. Across the road from the railway station, and about a 15 minute walk to the old town. A good breakfast, good shower, no safe in the room.

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Allen

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel near the train station. Very good staff front desk. Comfortable room. Was getting hot and open windows was a bit noisy. Staff were buying fans for the rooms which would be great.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness varies: many found rooms clean, while others reported tired or unclean areas and occasional odors.

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A.

Mar 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, opposite the train station. Terrible smell from the reception to the hallway and corridors, otherwise it one of best value for money

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Elizabeth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast, room clean and comfortable with great view over the square. Had to wait for staff member for quite a long time to check me in.

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Poul

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice staff, the room was fine but a bit run down

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Déborah

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient parfaitement pour un court séjour. Propreté et confort des lieux appréciables.

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Anthony

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Basic but clean and comfortable, and has a lovely vibe. Nice bar/restaurant. Excellent breakfast.

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Debra

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I would love to actually give this hotel 0 stars, or even negative stars nothing like the photos the place felt dirty, the sink was clogged it didn’t even drain, the shower leaked all over the floor, the only outlet was one janky on in the floor. The room overall felt dirty and disgusting ……The tv didn’t want to work, the bed was the worst bed I have ever slept in in my life I barely slept the entire time by my last night I couldn’t even hardly move from how bad my back was. The metal springs just dug into you like knives. I tried requesting a refund but was completely ignored . If your thinking of staying here just don’t it’s not worth it spend the little more money for a better hotel. You and your back will thank me later.

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Peter

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in an elegant building immediately opposite the train station in Leuven and a good 10 minute walk down the main avenue to the historic and interesting centre The room was fine - clean and tidy but, in my case had no views with the one bedroom window looking out onto a shaft (popular with pigeons, though they were not a disturbance and I had a good night's sleep!) Breakfast was included in my rate and was an excellent buffet with hot and cold food, pastries and fresh fruit all on offer

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Karl

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An old hotel, although clean and all worked well. A great stay for the money. Across the road from the railway station, and about a 15 minute walk to the old town. A good breakfast, good shower, no safe in the room.

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Wolfert

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ligging in centrum is perfect, onze kamer was echter klein en gedateerd (smoezelige gescheurde vloerbedekking en smoezelig voegwerk in de badkamer), er hing een rioollucht in het trappenhuis en de gangen.

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GEORGIOS

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room next to the central station. The room is descent no problems. The breakfast is amazing. The room is not renovated but it doesn't have any problems.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small and dated with mixed comfort; some guests reported noisy street-facing rooms and uncomfortable beds, while a few enjoyed pleasant square views.

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GEORGIOS

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The whole stay was good. The breakfast was amazing. The only problem was that the single room with the one bed, this one bed is really small and the room is small in comparison with the double beds rooms. Next time I would prefer to book a double bed room.

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Jakob

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very, very noise surroundings Not a single night sleep without being woken up mulitple times by noise from the street or the bars. We stayed at 3rd floor - but still very loud. The location is central - but still we were taken by surprise of the very noisy area.

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Toon

Jun 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Locatie is top maar kamer zijn gedateerd

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Elizabeth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast, room clean and comfortable with great view over the square. Had to wait for staff member for quite a long time to check me in.

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Peter Wilhelm

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Haus liegt zentral am Bahnhof, Marktplatz und fussläufig zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Der Empfang war freundlich und ohne Komplikationen. Wir hatten 2 Zimmer im 4 Stock , etwas klein ,wenig Platz ums Bett , aber für 1 Nacht ging das. Frühstück war reichaltig und lecker. Nächstes Mal würden wir andere Zimmer buchen bzw. haben wollen. Dennoch kann man das Haus für einfache Reisen empfehlen.

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James

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Great staff, Nice location. Average breakfast. Not in very good overall condition. Okay shower. Horrible bed. The bed is the main reason for the low mark. Lumpy and uneven.

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Poul

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice staff, the room was fine but a bit run down

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Dominique

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

de kamer was netjes en precies ruim genoeg. Het ontbijtbuffet was prima. Er was alleen veel lawaai op straat en hoewel wij op de 4e verdiep verbleven, kon je dat zeer goed horen. Maar verder twee 👍!

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Debra

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I would love to actually give this hotel 0 stars, or even negative stars nothing like the photos the place felt dirty, the sink was clogged it didn’t even drain, the shower leaked all over the floor, the only outlet was one janky on in the floor. The room overall felt dirty and disgusting ……The tv didn’t want to work, the bed was the worst bed I have ever slept in in my life I barely slept the entire time by my last night I couldn’t even hardly move from how bad my back was. The metal springs just dug into you like knives. I tried requesting a refund but was completely ignored . If your thinking of staying here just don’t it’s not worth it spend the little more money for a better hotel. You and your back will thank me later.

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GEORGIOS

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room next to the central station. The room is descent no problems. The breakfast is amazing. The room is not renovated but it doesn't have any problems.

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Service

Staff are frequently friendly and helpful, but service can be inconsistent with long waits, absent reception at times, or difficulties resolving issues.

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Ronald

Jun 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Onze ontvangst was onsympathiek na 3 maal bellen. Gelukkig beter de volgende ochtend en ook het ontbijt was goed en vriendelijk. In de slaapkamer werkte 1 op 4 lampen. De badkamer heeft zeep maar geen body lotion bijvoorbeeld. Zeer basic maar te duur voor wat men beloofd. Ik kom niet terug.

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Elizabeth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast, room clean and comfortable with great view over the square. Had to wait for staff member for quite a long time to check me in.

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Will

Feb 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff

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Julia

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

when we arrived, at 7 pm, there was no receptionist. we were given a different room than what had been required and the person in charge (waitress) couldn't help much as there was no receptionist available. Given that the hotel for that day was fully booked, they should have a person in charge to support customers.

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Timothy

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 8 nights

The hotel is a typical European hotel, smaller rooms, but kept up nicely. Staff at reception, housekeeping, breakfast and bar/restaurant were excellent, friendly and helpful. Location in Leuven is fantastic. You can walk everywhere from the hotel within 20 minutes. Very convenient to train station and taxi stand if needed. Restaurants and very close. A very nice 10 day visit.

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Debra

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I would love to actually give this hotel 0 stars, or even negative stars nothing like the photos the place felt dirty, the sink was clogged it didn’t even drain, the shower leaked all over the floor, the only outlet was one janky on in the floor. The room overall felt dirty and disgusting ……The tv didn’t want to work, the bed was the worst bed I have ever slept in in my life I barely slept the entire time by my last night I couldn’t even hardly move from how bad my back was. The metal springs just dug into you like knives. I tried requesting a refund but was completely ignored . If your thinking of staying here just don’t it’s not worth it spend the little more money for a better hotel. You and your back will thank me later.

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Kelli

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Short stay. Very nice. Great breakfast included. Older facilities in a historic building. Service was great. Welcoming and helpful attendants. Great value.

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Dean

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Done the job like it was meant too very close to train station , friendly staff , just could do with a bit of a revamp ?? But would definitely stay there again

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Dorian

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

basic accommodation, but nothing particularly wrong. Except not given a code for the door when checking in meant a wait in the rain in the evening

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Allen

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel near the train station. Very good staff front desk. Comfortable room. Was getting hot and open windows was a bit noisy. Staff were buying fans for the rooms which would be great.

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Location

Central and directly opposite the main station, with easy walking access to the old town and restaurants; several reviews mention significant street noise at night.

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Nicolaj

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Fin placering i forhold til pris og kvalitet

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A.

Mar 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, opposite the train station. Terrible smell from the reception to the hallway and corridors, otherwise it one of best value for money

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Jakob

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Very, very noise surroundings Not a single night sleep without being woken up mulitple times by noise from the street or the bars. We stayed at 3rd floor - but still very loud. The location is central - but still we were taken by surprise of the very noisy area.

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Steve

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Right near the train and bus complex. Easy walking to the great restaurants and shops in Leuven. Very safe area. The train is 15 minutes to Brussels airport. So convenient. Have stayed at the Royale three times so far. Excellent. Nice breakfast buffet. Restaurant on premises.

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Peter Wilhelm

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Haus liegt zentral am Bahnhof, Marktplatz und fussläufig zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Der Empfang war freundlich und ohne Komplikationen. Wir hatten 2 Zimmer im 4 Stock , etwas klein ,wenig Platz ums Bett , aber für 1 Nacht ging das. Frühstück war reichaltig und lecker. Nächstes Mal würden wir andere Zimmer buchen bzw. haben wollen. Dennoch kann man das Haus für einfache Reisen empfehlen.

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Dominique

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

de kamer was netjes en precies ruim genoeg. Het ontbijtbuffet was prima. Er was alleen veel lawaai op straat en hoewel wij op de 4e verdiep verbleven, kon je dat zeer goed horen. Maar verder twee 👍!

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Clive

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location opposite main public transport links and underground car park. Easy walk to town centre and restaurants. Good breakfast.

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Peter

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in an elegant building immediately opposite the train station in Leuven and a good 10 minute walk down the main avenue to the historic and interesting centre The room was fine - clean and tidy but, in my case had no views with the one bedroom window looking out onto a shaft (popular with pigeons, though they were not a disturbance and I had a good night's sleep!) Breakfast was included in my rate and was an excellent buffet with hot and cold food, pastries and fresh fruit all on offer

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Karl

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

An old hotel, although clean and all worked well. A great stay for the money. Across the road from the railway station, and about a 15 minute walk to the old town. A good breakfast, good shower, no safe in the room.

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GEORGIOS

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room next to the central station. The room is descent no problems. The breakfast is amazing. The room is not renovated but it doesn't have any problems.

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Dining

Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and variety, and the on-site bar/restaurant receives positive remarks; a few comments rate breakfast as average.

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Dennis

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was een mooie locatie, prima bedden, heerlijke douche en het ontbijt was top geregeld. Waar voor je geld

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Elizabeth

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great breakfast, room clean and comfortable with great view over the square. Had to wait for staff member for quite a long time to check me in.

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Peter Wilhelm

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Das Haus liegt zentral am Bahnhof, Marktplatz und fussläufig zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Der Empfang war freundlich und ohne Komplikationen. Wir hatten 2 Zimmer im 4 Stock , etwas klein ,wenig Platz ums Bett , aber für 1 Nacht ging das. Frühstück war reichaltig und lecker. Nächstes Mal würden wir andere Zimmer buchen bzw. haben wollen. Dennoch kann man das Haus für einfache Reisen empfehlen.

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Geralda

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very good! And nice people. Room was fine.

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Anthony

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Basic but clean and comfortable, and has a lovely vibe. Nice bar/restaurant. Excellent breakfast.

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Daniella

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mooi uitzicht vanuit de kamer ,ontbijtbuffet voldoende keuze.

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Peter

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in an elegant building immediately opposite the train station in Leuven and a good 10 minute walk down the main avenue to the historic and interesting centre The room was fine - clean and tidy but, in my case had no views with the one bedroom window looking out onto a shaft (popular with pigeons, though they were not a disturbance and I had a good night's sleep!) Breakfast was included in my rate and was an excellent buffet with hot and cold food, pastries and fresh fruit all on offer

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luis

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel preventative situado junto estación de tren barato y con las comodidades justas para el precio que se paga y habitaciones muy silenciosas. desayuno mejor de lo esperado

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Robin

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast, not crowded.

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GEORGIOS

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room next to the central station. The room is descent no problems. The breakfast is amazing. The room is not renovated but it doesn't have any problems.

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Month	Average price
January	$104
February	$123
March	$121
April	$129
May	$142
June	$149
July	$132
August	$116
September	$147
October	$141
November	$113
December	$132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2 $121	3 $153
4 $116	5 $145	6 $165	7 $164	8 $164	9 $131	10 $166
11 $106	12 $165	13 $155	14 $168	15 $139	16 $129	17 $134
18 $106	19 $124	20	21 $126	22 $168	23 $165	24 $171
25 $135	26 $167	27 $190	28 $236	29 $237	30 $174	31 $144

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20	21	22 $191	23 $153	24 $130	25 $183	26 $109
27 $121	28 $140	29 $141	30 $129