Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen

I had a fantastic stay at Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen! From the moment I arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and professional. The building itself is truly impressive – a beautifully restored historic site that combines modern comfort with unique character. My room was spacious, spotless, and tastefully decorated. The bed was very comfortable, and I appreciated the attention to detail – from the quality toiletries to the excellent lighting and quiet atmosphere. The rain shower was a personal highlight. The breakfast buffet was outstanding: a wide variety of fresh, high-quality options including warm dishes, fruits, fresh juices, and delicious pastries. The restaurant and bar area also offered a great atmosphere for dinner and drinks. The location is ideal – close to the center of Mechelen, but in a quiet area with easy parking. Whether you're here for business or leisure, I can highly recommend this hotel. I will definitely come back! 🥰

I had a very positive experience working with this hotel to plan an event for my company. The communication before and during the event was exceptional, the conference rooms were spacious and clean, and the hotel rooms and facilities were excellent. Not to mention the food at the hotel, especially the breakfast buffet, was all very delicious. The hotel also organized a dinner for us in the city center, taking care of the reservation and invoicing. They only cons of this hotel are that it is a 1 km walk from the center and there is a lot of construction happening in this area which can be heard from the conference rooms.

To be honest, it is not my cup of tea. I was invited to eat here, and it was good. But it is not something I would choose myself. It is very expensive for what you actually get. A meal for around 110 euro gives you 4 courses where you get a little bit of food on your plate. When I stepped out of the restaurant I was still hungry. The service was OK. But not speaking Dutch makes It harder to communicate with the staff. I didn't expect I had to ask in English. Eventually I understood that was the better option and it became the default. The toilets are hidden away in the basement. From where we were sitting, you had to walk 3-5min to go the toilet. A major downside if you have people (like we had) that use crutches to get around. They have an elevator to the basement, but even then not that wheelchair friendly. The ramps you have to use are sometimes very steep. At the moment (2025) it is rather difficult to reach because they are working.