269
MONS Best Western Hôtel Lido 7 h ÷ ¡¡
Rue des Arbalestriers 112, 7000 Mons Tel (065) 327800 Fax (065) 843722 Rooms 75 Road Map C3
This attractive hotel is in an uncompromisingly modern style that might even be called post-modern. Lido refers to
the Jacuzzi and sauna suite, which form part of the fitness facilities available here. A reliable level of comfort and
services, as suggested by the Best Western brand. Breakfast is included. http://www.lido.be
MONS St James 7 h å ¡¡
Place de Flandre 8, 7000 Mons Tel (065) 724824 Fax (065) 724811 Rooms 21 Road Map C3
Located east of the city centre, the St James occupies an attractive 18th-century building of stone and red-brick
renovated to high standards. The rooms have been stylishly decorated in a near-minimalist contemporary style,
with high-quality fittings. The centre of Mons is a 10-minutes’ walk away. http://www.hotelstjames.be
THUIN Le Manoir de la Drève h ¡¡
Drève des Alliés 30 , 6530 Thuin Tel (071) 598827 Rooms 7 Road Map C3
Built in the 1930s in belle époque style, this grand, yellow-painted mansion was restored in 2003 as a comfortable,
family-run chambres d’hôte. Agreeable terraced garden, with children’s games. Breakfast is included. A good base
from which to explore the pleasing town of Thuin and valley of the River Sambre. http://www.lemanoirdeladreve.be
TOURNAI Hôtel Alcantara h å ¡¡
Rue des Bouchers St-Jacques 2, 7500 Tournai Tel (069) 212648 Fax (069) 212824 Rooms 17 Road Map B3
A family-run hotel comprising the 17th-century mansion of a Spanish nobleman and an 18th-century bank building,
close to Église St-Jacques. Rooms are furnished in a simple, elegant style, with historical touches. A buffet breakfast
included. The hotel also has apartments for longer stays. http://www.hotelalcantara.be
TOURNAI Hôtel Cathédrale 7 h 0 å ¡¡
Place St-Pierre 2, 7500 Tournai Tel (069) 215077 Fax (069) 215078 Rooms 59 Road Map B3
A traditionally styled, modern hotel in a pleasant quarter east of the cathedral, conveniently near all the sights.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable. There is a general orientation towards business conferences and events.
The hotel has its own restaurant, and there are many other options in the locality. http://www.hotelcathedrale.be
CENTRAL WALLONIA
ANNEVOIE Le Moulin des Ramiers h 0 å ¡¡¡
Rue Basse 32, 5332 Crupet Tel (083) 699070 Fax (083) 699868 Rooms 6 Road Map D3
A hotel-restaurant in a beautifully converted millhouse complex, 8 km (5 miles) east of Annevoie. The rooms
are elegantly decorated, with antique touches, stone walls and other original features. There is an atmosphere
of rural tranquillity. The restaurant is highly respected for its classic cuisine. http://www.moulins.ramiers.be
COUVIN Au Sanglier des Ardennes 7 h 0 å z ¡¡
Rue JB Periquet 4, 5670 Oignies-en-Thiérache Tel (060) 399089 Fax (060) 390283 Rooms 8 Road Map D4
A hotel-restaurant in an isolated Ardennes village close to the French border, 15 km (9 miles) southeast of Couvin.
Surrounded by nature and also hunting grounds – game plays a major part in the cuisine. Simple rooms in a hand-
some stone building, with hospitality redolent of solid Belgian traditions. http://www.ausanglierdesardennes.be
DINANT Hotel Ibis Dinant 7 å z ¡
Rempart d’Albeau 16, 5500 Dinant Tel (082) 211500 Fax (082) 211579 Rooms 59 Road Map D3
The reliable, Ibis chain of modern, no-frills and competitively priced hotels offers perhaps the best accommodation
in town. Hotel Ibis Dinant stands on the river’s edge, close to the town centre. Snack food is available at the hotel,
but there are some good restaurants close by. Public parking 50 m (160 ft) away. http://www.ibishotel.com
DINANT Auberge-Grill Le Freÿr h 0 ¡¡
Chaussée des Alpinistes 22, 5500 Anseremme Tel (082) 222575 Rooms 6 Road Map D3
Agreeably straightforward hotel-restaurant 7 km (4 miles) south of Dinant, in a modern chalet-style building. The
decor is unfussy and family-oriented. Rooms occupy a stable-like extension overlooking the garden. Prices are for
half-board. The restaurant prides itself on traditional cooking and seasonal ingredients. http://www.lefreyr.be
DINANT Best Western Castel de Pont-à-Lesse 7 h 0 S å z ¡¡¡
Pont-à-Lesse 31, 5500 Anseremme Tel (082) 222844 Fax (082) 226303 Rooms 91 Road Map D3
An upmarket member of the large Mercure chain, this establishment offers all the polished comforts that attract both
business and tourist clientele. Occupying an 1810 manor house, with its restaurant and swimming pool in a modern
glass extension, the hotel lies 10 km (6 miles) south of Dinant. Breakfast is included. http://www.casteldepontalesse.be
FLOREFFE Le Castel h 0 S ¡
Rue du Chapitre 10, 5070 Fosses-la-Ville Tel (071) 711812 Fax (071) 712396 Rooms 11 Road Map D3
A 19th-century mansion located 9 km (6 miles) southwest of Floreffe. The rooms are modern and stylish. The
outdoor heated swimming pool can be used between May and September. Fine restaurant specializing in modern
adpatations of traditional dishes. Breakfast, served in the garden in summer, is included. http://www.lecastel.be
WHERE TO STAY