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Hotel JulienvsEmperor's 48
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Julien ranks significantly better than Emperor's 48. Hotel Julien ranks #2 in Antwerp with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Concierge, Insight Guides and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Julien
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Korte Nieuwstraat 24, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
From $408/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge "Style-meisters love this place for the Eames chairs covered in black and white cowhide, pale oak floors, whitewashed furnishings, and beamed ceilings. It's just so…perfect."
Insight Guides "A stunning boutique hotel located in two restored houses near the cathedral. The 11 rooms are furnished in a cool minimalist style."
Travel + Leisure "The two charcoal-colored town houses of the Hotel Julien are surrounded by 17th-century churches, gabled mansions, and cobblestoned alleys." Full review
Michelin Guide "Hidden behind its carriage entrance this hotel is a real gem. It boasts a warm welcome, cosy atmosphere and very refined Scandinavian-style rooms."
Fodor's "Informality is the trademark of this elegant hotel... the peaceful setting provides a relaxing refuge." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in a pair of centuries-old Flemish townhouses in the center of town, Hotel Julien epitomizes Antwerp today: traditional on the outside, cutting-edge modern on the inside." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This very discreet boutique mansion-hotel exudes an exquisitely tasteful understated elegance." Full review
Emperor's 48 Lonely Planet
Keizerstraat 48, Antwerp 2000, Belgium
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Fitness Center
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet "This highly distinctive two-room B&B is an idiosyncratic showcase for the photographic-based artwork of owner Bart Michielsen. There's a preponderance of naked male torsos but the tone..." Full review
