Hotel pentahotel Leuven

Alfons Smetsplein 7, 3000 Leuven, Belgium – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 2716 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
2,718 reviews

We made an emergency booking since the hotel we booked at originally was not actually operating (a fact that nobody felt the need of making us aware when we booked). Pentahotel was the one that was most appealing when looking for a new hotel, and the staff was exceptionally helpful in getting us there (access by car is a bit challenging) and making our stay as comfortable as possible.

Peter Germany

The hotel was quite comfortable, well located, and charming. We enjoyed spending time in the lobby bar while we were waiting for our friends. The beds were comfy, the shower was excellent, the whole place was hip.

Jana Netherlands

Nicely sized hotel room with comfortable beds. Extensive breakfast at 20 Euros pp but area offerings are in line with this price. Modern facilities and clean bathrooms. Very friendly staff. Garage parking for 20 Euros per day.

Wesley Germany

The staff were very friendly and courteous. They provided information about the surrounding area, accommodated us with luggage storage, and even wished me a happy birthday.

Jesse Italy

Location was perfect - right in the pedestrian area close to everything. Parking was on site, and directions provided were outstanding - they must have read an earlier review that said it was hard to find where to park because that is NOT a problem any more. Very clever to allow guests to forego housekeeping services in exchange for a drink at the bar.

David United States of America

Location was perfect. The bedroom was very comfortable and the shower was great. We did not eat breakfast in the hotel.

Emma United Kingdom

The hotel is almost in the old town area, all tourist attractions reachable in a couple of minutes. The hotel has very good parking, although you need concrete instructions from the hotel . The rooms are spaceous, breakfast is good.

Alar Estonia

Nice Hotel in the Center of Leuven. Very good Breakfast in the Room.

Erik Belgium

The room is small but very nice with a beautiful decoration and very comfy beds. The location is great and the staff was helpful and very friendly

Catalina Belgium

The rooms are small but modern and very convenient. The location is fantastic and the staff was very friendly. The bed is quite big and is very comfortable. Overall the hotel has a modern, hip and cozy ambiance. The rain shower is so nice!

Catalina Belgium
8.1
Very Good
2,718 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We made an emergency booking since the hotel we booked at originally was not actually operating (a fact that nobody felt the need of making us aware when we booked).”
    Peter Peter Germany Germany
  • “The hotel was quite comfortable, well located, and charming. We enjoyed spending time in the lobby bar while we were waiting for our friends.”
    Jana Jana Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Nicely sized hotel room with comfortable beds. Extensive breakfast at 20 Euros pp but area offerings are in line with this price. Modern facilities and clean bathrooms. Very friendly staff.”
    Wesley Wesley Germany Germany
  • “The staff were very friendly and courteous. They provided information about the surrounding area, accommodated us with luggage storage, and even wished me a happy birthday.”
    Jesse Jesse Italy Italy
  • “Location was perfect - right in the pedestrian area close to everything.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was perfect. The bedroom was very comfortable and the shower was great. We did not eat breakfast in the hotel.”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel is almost in the old town area, all tourist attractions reachable in a couple of minutes. The hotel has very good parking, although you need concrete instructions from the hotel .”
    Alar Alar Estonia Estonia
  • “Nice Hotel in the Center of Leuven. Very good Breakfast in the Room.”
    Erik Erik Belgium Belgium
  • “The room is small but very nice with a beautiful decoration and very comfy beds. The location is great and the staff was helpful and very friendly”
    Catalina Catalina Belgium Belgium
  • “The rooms are small but modern and very convenient. The location is fantastic and the staff was very friendly. The bed is quite big and is very comfortable.”
    Catalina Catalina Belgium Belgium

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.8

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Located right in Leuven's historical center, pentahotel Leuven features a fitness center and an on-site bar, and provides guests with laundry services, meeting facilities and free WiFi in public areas.

Rooms at pentahotel Leuven are air conditioned and feature a work desk, flat-screen cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all consist of a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.

A buffet breakfast is served daily in the hotel's common breakfast room and guests can enjoy snacks and Belgian beers in the on-site bar. There is also a wide variety of cafés and restaurants serving traditional regional cuisine as well as international specialties in the immediate surroundings.

Leuven's Central Market Square featuring the 15th-century gothic Town Hall and the St. Peter's Church is 1,300 feet from pentahotel Leuven. The city's Old Market Square with its many bars and restaurants is 5 minutes' walk away. Brussels is a 20-minute train ride from the accommodations and Brussels Airport is 15 minutes away by train.

This is our guests' favorite part of Leuven, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

pentahotel Leuven has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 23, 2010
 Hotel chain/brand: pentahotels

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Leuven, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 2,718 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi7.8

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  • Peter Germany

    “We made an emergency booking since the hotel we booked at originally was not actually operating (a fact that nobody felt the need of making us aware when we booked). Pentahotel was the one that was most appealing when looking for a new hotel, and the staff was exceptionally helpful in getting us there (access by car is a bit challenging) and making our stay as comfortable as possible.”

  • Jana Netherlands

    “The hotel was quite comfortable, well located, and charming. We enjoyed spending time in the lobby bar while we were waiting for our friends. The beds were comfy, the shower was excellent, the whole place was hip.”

  • Wesley Germany

    “Nicely sized hotel room with comfortable beds. Extensive breakfast at 20 Euros pp but area offerings are in line with this price. Modern facilities and clean bathrooms. Very friendly staff. Garage parking for 20 Euros per day.”

  • Jesse Italy

    “The staff were very friendly and courteous. They provided information about the surrounding area, accommodated us with luggage storage, and even wished me a happy birthday.”

  • David United States of America

    “Location was perfect - right in the pedestrian area close to everything. Parking was on site, and directions provided were outstanding - they must have read an earlier review that said it was hard to find where to park because that is NOT a problem any more. Very clever to allow guests to forego housekeeping services in exchange for a drink at the bar.”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “Location was perfect. The bedroom was very comfortable and the shower was great. We did not eat breakfast in the hotel.”

  • Alar Estonia

    “The hotel is almost in the old town area, all tourist attractions reachable in a couple of minutes. The hotel has very good parking, although you need concrete instructions from the hotel . The rooms are spaceous, breakfast is good.”

  • Erik Belgium

    “Nice Hotel in the Center of Leuven. Very good Breakfast in the Room.”

  • Catalina Belgium

    “The room is small but very nice with a beautiful decoration and very comfy beds. The location is great and the staff was helpful and very friendly”

  • Catalina Belgium

    “The rooms are small but modern and very convenient. The location is fantastic and the staff was very friendly. The bed is quite big and is very comfortable. Overall the hotel has a modern, hip and cozy ambiance. The rain shower is so nice!”

Property questions and answers
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  • Have you taken any precautions for check-in because of the coronavirus?
    You can check all measure on pentahoels web site
    Answered on January 7, 2021
  • Hi, We need secure parking for 4 motorcycles, can you provide this please? Cheers Malcolm
    Parking can't be reserved in advance, it's a public parking
    Answered on January 28, 2021
  • Does your on site parking have a height restriction?
    Dear sir, Yes, 1m90 is the maximum. Kind regards,
    Answered on April 17, 2022
  • Does this hotel have a shuttle to the Brussels Airport?
    Dear, Unfortunately we do not have any shuttle service to the airport Kind regards,
    Answered on September 15, 2021
  • Hello, Just before booking I’d like to know if there’s a possibility to get room service for the evening ? Or do we need to order from uber eats ?
    Dear, Thank you for your interest in our hotel. For the moment our restaurant is closed, we only offer pizza's. You can order something via uber eats or take away.com from the restaurants in Leuven and have it delivered to the reception.
    Asked about: penta Standard Double or Twin Room • Answered on April 20, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • M-Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Leuven Christmas Market
    0.2 miles
  • KU Leuven
    0.2 miles
  • Leuven Town Hall
    0.2 miles
  • Grote Markt
    0.2 miles
  • St. Peter's Church
    0.2 miles
  • Oude Markt
    0.2 miles
  • STUK
    0.3 miles
  • Diestsestraat
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Baracca
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Troubadour
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Bardot
    0.4 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The capital
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • UZ Leuven
    1.3 miles
  • Haasrode Research-Park
    2.1 miles
  • Horst Castle
    6.8 miles
Public transit
  • Train Leuven Train Station
    0.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Zaventem Airport
    9.7 miles
  • Antwerp International Airport
    24.2 miles
  • Charleroi Airport
    30 miles
How to get to pentahotel Leuven from Zaventem Airport
    Public transportation
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of pentahotel Leuven

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 22 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules pentahotel Leuven takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed by request
€ 25 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Bancontact Discover JCB Diners Club American Express pentahotel Leuven accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that car parking cannot be reserved in advance. It depends upon availability upon arrival.You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property directly.

Please kindly note that the hotel will require a mandatory pre-authorization by credit card or by cash deposit upon check-in. For more information about the amount requested, please contact the hotel directly.

For prepaid rates where payment has been taken prior to arrival, please ensure you present the debit/credit card used for payment upon check-in, otherwise another means of payment may be requested.

All guests are required to show photo identification upon check-in.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about pentahotel Leuven

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to pentahotel Leuven by:

    • Train 15min
    • Taxi 30min

  • pentahotel Leuven is 1,000 feet from the center of Leuven.

  • Check-in at pentahotel Leuven is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at pentahotel Leuven can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at pentahotel Leuven (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Parking garage

  • The prices at pentahotel Leuven may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • pentahotel Leuven offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Fitness

  • Room options at pentahotel Leuven include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Single