• Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    Skye

    United States of America
    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No access to convenient parking Staff not that knowledgeable of local area

    Beautiful interior and rooms

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    Goding

    Australia
    10
    “Such a great hotel in a great location.”
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, loved it.

    Absolutely loved this hotel, the location and the design.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    John

    United Kingdom
    3 helpful votes
    8.0
    “Elegant design hotel in central Antwerp”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night

    Elegant design and welcoming staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    Federico

    United Kingdom
    3 helpful votes
    8.0
    “A unique hotel for a mini-break in Antwept”
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have been at the Julien other times at the past. It is still a great hotel but I did not feel the wow effect anymore. There are aspects, like the care of things and guest that have somewhat vanished. A few aspects seemed overlooked to me. For example the sofas in the lounge have stains which are not acceptable in a hotel of that standard, as does the carpet in the stairs up to my room. The desk in the room was also stained, with carefully placed newspapers to cover the scuffed area. I wanted to see the brand of a beautiful chair in my room so I turned it over. It would have been better not to: given the layer of dust on the slats of the chair no one had cleaned them in months (or maybe years). Apparently everything was spottles, but please do not move anything... The staff is formally polite but does not seem particularly into customer care. In order to ask for a late check out, I have been waiting 2-3 minutes for the receptionist to finish a conversation on the phone that didn't seem related to work to me. After ending the call she first sent a text message and then calmly asked me if I needed anything... In any hotel of that standard, I am expecting a prompt reaction. In short, I believe this is still a unique wonderful hotel, but apparently now - at least in my opinion - it's not taken care of enough. The spaces are beautiful, the furniture and the lamps too, the colours and the fabrics (the sheets have a a wonderful cotton, among the best I've ever found in a hotel), the bed is very comfortable, the Aesop products are fantastic, the breakfast fantastic but in general it looks a bit neglected to me.

    Still one of the best hotels I have stayed. All the spaces are wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    Emma

    United Kingdom
    3 helpful votes
    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning and lift was broken.

    Location and very stylish.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    Christine

    Australia
    10
    “If I am ever lucky enough to come back to Antwerp I’d stay at Hotel Julien.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good sized rooms, separate shower, quiet, elevator, great location helpful happy staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    Adrien

    France
    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice setting and atmosphere. Quiet and charming

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    Marie

    Sweden
    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had been confirmed for two separate beds, but that was not arranged. But we accepted that.

    Great location, fantastic staff, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    Andrea

    Italy
    6.0
    “Nice hotel in an historical location but with with some disappointment”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the fact that the spa is not included in the price and on top of it you need to book and there was not space

    the position is very central and close to all amenities

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2023

    Eva

    Netherlands
    6.0
    “it was okay.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Stayed 1 night

    the attitude of the young man checking me in could have been improved my a long shot. I found him rude and condescending. There was a slight misunderstanding about usage of the spa (which is NOT included in the price of the hotel, gawd knows why) and rather than being pleasant and helpful, he decided to be condescending about the whole thing. Not what I expect from a hotel that paints itself in a higher caliber. The rest of the staff were lovely AND helpful.

    the hotel was beautiful if dated. It looked like it enjoyed better days. I did enjoy the Aesop toiletries.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    Patty

    United States of America
    7 helpful votes
    10
    “Comfortable, clean room in ideal location for visiting Antwerp”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 1 night

    Elevator was not working and there were a lot of stairs.

    Loved this kind of quirky hotel in the center of Antwerp. Nice patio, great location for restaurants.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2023

    Henry

    United States of America
    10
    “We would highly recommend this property and we give high marks to the staff.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We would have liked the choice of a smaller breakfast option than the full buffet.

    The staff bought our bags up and were very attentive. Loved the room and shower.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    Richard

    United Kingdom
    10
    “A chic hotel ideally situated in the very heart of Antwerp’s historic city centre.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift to upper floor bedrooms, quite a hike up 50 stairs, the latter of which were steep and spiralling.

    Ideal location, good size bedrooms, clean and tidy throughout, friendly and welcoming staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    Aneke

    Belgium
    8.0
    “Very pleasant stay; on the pricey end but great ambiance and location.”
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 3: Consider additional lighting above the sink - it is a bit dark for proper grooming; also check shower/glass partition settings - even after adjusting the shower head the water runs alongside the partition and over the bathtub edge, flooding the room.

    Friendly and competent staff; great location to discover the city; beautiful historic building renovated with attention to detail; pleasant lounge and bar area to hang out on a rainy day.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    Orna

    Israel
    3 helpful votes
    10
    “wonderfull week in Antwerp”
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Great hotel, excellent location, friendly staff, big room.

    Stayed in March 2023