August is a luxury boutique hotel in the Haringrode area of Antwerp, a little east of the historic centre, on the Jules Bordetstraat. Unlike the hotels clustered around the cathedral, it offers a quieter, more residential setting, with a spa that provides massage and body treatments, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a terrace, a garden and a library. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge, and bicycles can be rented, which suits a district where the best way to travel is two-wheeled. The Ring road is a three-minute walk away and Antwerp-Berchem station about eleven minutes, while the De Koninck brewery is roughly a ten-minute walk. It is a good fit for travellers who want somewhere stylish and tranquil rather than a room beside the Grote Markt.
Location and getting around
August sits away from the main sightseeing core, so plan on short rides into town. The Diamond District and Antwerp Zoo are each about four minutes by car, and Antwerp International Airport is about fourteen minutes by car. The Art Nouveau streets of Zurenborg are a short ride away, and the De Koninck city brewery is within a short stroll.
The hotel
Expect a design-led boutique property with a spa, a restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a terrace and garden, a library, meeting and coworking spaces and a concierge. There is no pool or gym listed, so choose it for treatments, atmosphere and food rather than for sport. Parking is available in limited numbers for a nightly fee, so reserve ahead if you arrive by car.
Who it suits
Couples, culture-minded guests who prefer a quiet base, and business travellers who want a boutique alternative to chain hotels. Families can stay, but the mood is grown-up. Because it is outside the old town, it is less convenient for late-night wandering among the cathedral streets, so be ready for short taxi or bike trips in the evening.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa treatments and massage
- ✓Restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace, garden and library
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Concierge and coworking spaces
Good questions
Where is August?+
On the Jules Bordetstraat in the Haringrode area, a little east of the historic centre and close to the Ring road.
Does August have a spa and restaurant?+
It offers spa treatments such as massage and body treatments, and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a bar.
Is parking available?+
Self parking is offered in limited numbers for a nightly fee, so book ahead if you arrive by car.
