Description
Antwerp offers numerous markets, the most famous being the Grote Markt with the famous statue of Silvius Brabo. The city provides you with an authentic Flemish atmosphere from the amusing Foltermuseum (museum of torture) to the impressive Rubenshuis and, of course, the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten (fine arts). Antwerp offers something for everyone and carries a rich tradition in fashion design and evidence of this tradition can be found at the Fashion Museum which is opposite the hotel. Fashion and shopping enthusiasts will certainly enjoy the Meir street which presents trendy brands within a friendly environment.
In the Hotel National all of the rooms are equipped with a shower, toilet, television, telephone and hairdryer. The hotel offers meeting and conference services with facilities for up to 60 persons.
According to folklore, Antwerp gained its name from the brave Roman soldier Silvius Brabo who slayed the giant and bullying gatekeeper Druon Antigoon at the River Schelde. The merciless giant denied access to the open sea and treated those who did not pay their river tax in a most horrible way; fishermen who did not pay lost their hand. Silvius Brabo intervened and chopped off the giant's hand and thew it into the River Schelde. After this exceptional deed of 'hand throwing' (in Dutch: handwerpen) the name transformed into Antwerpen. A statue of Slivius Brabo can be admired at the central market place in the inner city not far from your hotel.
Food and Drinks
Breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 10:00h. Hotel National does not have a restaurant but the area in which it is located offers a wide variety of bistros and restaurants where dishes from all over the world are served.
Internet
Wireless internet is available at the hotel at a charge.
Other information
- The hotel has a 24 hour reception.
- Pets are allowed in the hotel at no additional charge.
- The following credit cards are accepted: AMEX, Diners, Visa and Mastercard.
Surroundings
Hotel National Antwerpen is situated at a stone's throw away from the Grand Bazar shopping centre as well as the cosy 'Groenplaats'. This pleasant square is surrounded by outside terraces with many bars, restaurants and bistros, where fine Belgian beers tastefully accompany your meal. The central market place Grote Markt and shopping street the 'Meir' are easy to reach. The sparkling city centre can be found, quite literally, at your feet.
Details
- Check in from
- 14:00
- Check out until
- 11:00
- Number of rooms
- 39
- Parking lot
- At the hotel guests can use the private car park at an additional charge.
- Children
- Depending on availability you can book a triple or quad room.
- Facilities
- Elevator, Internet, Breakfast
