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August

Location & practical

A former Antwerp convent reworked by Vincent Van Duysen. A considered city stay, with room to slow down.

  • A former convent, reimagined by Vincent Van Duysen.
  • Cocktails beneath the chapel ceiling.
  • A quieter Antwerp address in Groen Kwartier.
  • 44 rooms
  • Het Groen Kwartier

The former Augustinian convent in Antwerp’s Groen Kwartier now has a bar in its chapel. Cocktails are a persuasive reason to visit; the restored floor beneath your feet is a good reason to linger. Vincent Van Duysen brought five buildings together here, working with the restrictions and peculiarities of the old complex. Hotel founders Mouche Van Hool and Laurent De Scheemaecker had already created Hotel Julien. August gave them rather more history to accommodate.

Beneath the black steel entrance canopy, the additions announce themselves quietly. Flos lighting and furniture made with Molteni&C sit alongside the restored architecture, while wood, marble and glazed tiles bring detail into the bedrooms. Outside, gardens by Wirtz Landscape Designs give the stay another setting, and a reason to leave part of the afternoon unassigned.

The rooms offer different ways to enjoy the building. Authentic plus has a private terrace; Experience places you beneath the original timber roof. Choose the detail that appeals to you, then ask about the particular room: the old convent has resisted becoming entirely uniform.

Dinner takes place in the passage around the chapel. Afterwards, the bar is conveniently close. A private spa session with sauna, hammam and an outdoor swimming pond deserves its own reservation. Beyond the hotel, PAKT’s converted warehouses and Zurenborg’s Art Nouveau houses offer two quite different architectural outings. Leave time for both, and some for coming back.

  • Urban setting Het Groen Kwartier
  • Former religious building Historic setting
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private spa Reservation required
  • Private swimming pond Reservation required
  • Garden

Rooms.

The Flânons choice

Which room would we choose?

Experience is our pick for the character of the original timber roof. Prefer a little outdoor space of your own? Choose Authentic plus for its private terrace.

All 7 room types

Intimate

2 adults

14–16 m²

Garden outlook; 160 × 200 cm bed.

Authentic

2 adults

17–24 m²

180 × 200 cm bed.

Authentic plus

2 adults

17–24 m²

Terrace

Private terrace of 8–10 m²; opposite the main entrance.

Signature

2 adults

24–30 m²

Tall ceilings beside the chapel.

Experience

2 adults

25 m²

Beneath the original timber roof.

Experience plus

2 adults

35 m²

Bathtub

Roof setting; separate shower and bath.

August Suite

2 adults

40–42 m²

Balcony · Separate living room · Bathtub · Stairs

Separate sitting room; stair access.

Room layouts and views vary. For children or extra beds, confirm capacity with the hotel. The August Suite requires stairs.

Good to know.

Location
Jules Bordetstraat 5, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Open map & directions
Parking
Limited hotel spaces; email confirmation required. Published overnight charge: EUR 30, 15:00 to 12:00. Q-Park Berchem Station is an alternative.
Getting around
Berchem station is nearby; the hotel also suggests tram travel into the centre. Check the route for your dates.
Pets
Pets are not admitted. Guide dogs are welcome; other assistance animals on request.
Accessibility
Room pages list lift access to floors. The August Suite also requires stairs; this does not establish an accessible route or adapted bathroom.
Travelling with children
Confirm cots, extra beds and room arrangements before booking.

Worth knowing

  • The suite requires stairs. Confirm access for your chosen room.
  • Intimate is genuinely compact; compare the published room areas before choosing.
  • Book the spa separately; treatment reservations alone do not include it.
  • The chapel bar is also an option if you are staying elsewhere.
  • Gym access is through a paid external partnership.
  • For an in-house dinner, check that the restaurant operates on your chosen evening.

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