Belgium and Luxembourg (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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WESTERN WALLONIA


ATH Le Parc 0 å z ¡¡
Rue de l’Esplanade 13, 7800 Ath Tel (068) 285485 Fax (068) 285763 Rooms 11 Road Map B3


A small hotel in a townhouse opposite a park and close to the centre of Ath. The rooms are somewhat basic, but
have en suite bathrooms, standard modern conveniences and are quiet. The main draw is the restaurant, Attitude
Gourmande, which specializes in well-judged traditional cuisine. Breakfast is included. http://www.hotelduparcath.be


CHARLEROI Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City 7 h 0 å z ¡¡
Boulevard Tirou 96, 6000 Charleroi Tel (071) 319811 Fax (071) 301596 Rooms 67 Road Map C3


An efficient business hotel, with comfortable rooms. Services include a Sleep & Fly package with free airport
transfers. Part of the Israeli Leonardo group. There is another Best Western Leonardo at Boulevard Pierre
Mayence 1A – formerly simply called the Business Hotel. http://www.leonardo-hotels.com


CHARLEROI Le Mayence h 0 å ¡¡
Rue du Parc 53, 6000 Charleroi Tel (071) 201000 Fax (071) 201009 Rooms 6 Road Map C3


This apartment-hotel, in an attractively converted townhouse to the southeast of the centre, is just 10 minutes
away from the Charleroi airport. It is attached to a restaurant (with terrace) of some standing. The beautifully
presented rooms have their own kitchenettes. http://www.le-mayence.be


CHIMAY Hostellerie du Gahy h 0 S å ¡¡
Rue du Gahy 2, 6590 Momignies Tel (060) 511093 Fax (060) 513005 Rooms 6 Road Map C4


Momignies is 11 km (7 miles) west of Chimay and close to the French border. The large stone farmhouse lies in
the countryside, just north of the village, in a deeply tranquil setting. Unusually, it has a large indoor swimming
pool. There is also a well-respected restaurant specializing in local cuisine. Breakfast is included in the room price.


CHIMAY Le Franc Bois h ¡¡
Rue Courtil aux Martias 18, 6463 Lompret Tel (060) 214475 Fax (060) 215140 Rooms 8 Road Map C4


Lying 6 km (4 miles) east of Chimay, this delightful country hotel in a rough stone building has well-appointed,
comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is included in the price. A restaurant in the village
serves regional specialities and Chimay beer. Walks lead along the River Eau Blanche. http://www.hoteldefrancbois.be


CHIMAY Le Petit Chapitre^ ¡¡
Place du Chapitre 5, 6460 Chimay Tel (060) 211042 Rooms 5 Road Map C4


Centrally located B&B in a red-brick and stone building that was formerly a religious house for canons, then nuns.
After undergoing sympathetic renovations, it now gives guests the impression of being in “old Chimay”. Equal
attention has been lavished on the bedrooms. http://users.skynet.be/bs938209/lepetitchapitre


ÉCAUSSINNES-LALAING Le Manoir du Capitaine 7 h å ¡¡
Chemin Boulouffe 1, 7181 Feluy Tel (067) 874540 Fax (067) 874550 Rooms 30 Road Map C3


A brewery in the 19th century, then a stud farm, this attractive collection of red-brick buildings has been turned
into an elegant apartment-hotel. It is primarily designed for seminars, but overnight guests are welcome. Feluy is
3 km (2 miles) from the fortress of Écausinnes-Lalaing. http://www.manoirducapitaine.com


LA LOUVIÈRE Hôtel Tristar 7 h 0 å z ¡
Place Maugrétout 5, 7100 La Louvière Tel (064) 236260 Fax (064) 261423 Rooms 26 Road Map C3


An efficient business hotel in the middle of La Louvière, offering a full set of services to business clients, but also
welcoming those travelling for pleasure. Gastronomic restaurant, plus the more modest La Dolce Vita next door,
reflecting the influence of the large Italian community in this area. Breakfast is included. http://www.hoteltristar.be


LESSINES Au Couvent des Collines 0 å ¡¡
Ruelle des Ecoles 25, 7890 Ellezelles Tel (068) 264050 Fax (068) 282750 Rooms 20 Road Map C2


This family-oriented hotel is set in a large convent built in the 1830s, which later served as a boarding school until



  1. Large rooms are individually decorated along mildly-imposed thematic lines: Africa, film, Matisse and so
    forth. Stylish modern restaurant. Lessines is 10 km (6 miles) to the southeast. http://www.couvent-des-collines.be


MARIEMONT La Villa d’Este h 0 å ¡
Rue de la Déportation 63, 7100 Haine-St-Paul Tel (064) 228160 Fax (064) 261646 Rooms 8 Road Map C3


Located 5 km (3 miles) west of Musée Royal de Mariemont, this hotel-restaurant occupies a large and handsome
Renaissance-style building. The rooms are comfortable. Among the attractions are a gastronomic restaurant and
a shaded garden. Breakfast is included. The hotel also runs the Brasserie at Mariemont. http://www.lavilladeste.be


MONS Infotel 7 h å ¡
Rue d’Havré 32, 7000 Mons Tel (065) 401830 Fax (065) 356224 Rooms 31 Road Map C3


Despite its name, this is an attractive and welcoming hotel occupying part of a renovated 18th-century house,
within walking distance of the Grand Place. The rooms are quiet, overlooking a central courtyard. A car-parking
space is included in the price. There are plenty of restaurant choices in the vicinity. http://www.hotelinfotel.be


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