De Witte Lelie
This gorgeous 10-bedroom 'Petit Grand Hotel', comprising three 17th-century canal houses, was completely restored in 1993, combining original features and antiques with contemporary designs and furnishings.

Keizerstraat 16-18
Tel: (03) 226 1966.
Website: www.dewittelelie.be  
Price: $$$$

Florida
Next to Centraal Station, this family-owned hotel has 96 spacious, smart, clean and modern bedrooms and a pleasant summer terrace for breakfast.

De Keyserlei 59
Tel: (03) 232 1443.
Website: www.hotelflorida.be  
Price: $$

Julien
A short walk from the Grote Markt, this very elegant small luxury hotel is a beautiful mix of old and new with minimalist designer décor and all mod cons blended seamlessly with original medieval features, and presided over by friendly owners and staff.

Korte Nieuwstraat 24
Tel: (03) 229 0600.
Website: www.hotel-julien.com  
Price: $$$

Postiljon
In the shadow of the cathedral, this long-established small hotel offers simple but clean and elegant rooms and is great value.

Blauwmoezelstraat 6
Tel: (03) 231 7575.
Website: www.hotelpostiljon.be  
Price: $

Radisson SAS Park Lane
174 rooms of 5-star luxury situated immediately opposite the city park. Full leisure facilities including swimming pool, Turkish bath and fitness centre.

Van Eycklei 34
Tel: (03) 285 8585.
Website: www.radissonsas.com
Price: $$$-$$$$

Rubenshof
Next to the Fine Arts Museum in the trendy Zuid district, this 1-star hotel occupies a former cardinal's residence which dates back to 1860, with ornate public areas and 22 simply but tastefully decorated bedrooms.

Amerikalei 115-117
Tel: (03) 237 0789.
Website: www.rubenshof.be  
Price: $