Modern comforts meet historic surroundings at this Mechelen hotel, where travelers can enjoy on-site dining and convenient electric car charging stations
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen sits near St. Rumbold's Cathedral and the Fish Market, offering travelers a strategic base to explore the city. Guests can enjoy meals at Den Ouwen Dok restaurant, take advantage of dry cleaning services, or rent bikes to discover the area.
Mechelen is home to Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen. Technopolis and Tomorrowland are cultural highlights and Planckendael Zoo is a popular area attraction. St. Rumbold's Cathedral and Fish Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mechelen travel guide
1-4 Rode Kruisplein, Mechelen, 2800
What's nearby
Het Anker Brewery
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Fish Market
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Brussels Gate
16 min walk - 1.3 km
Achter de Kazerne Stadium
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Nekkerhal Brussels North
4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Mechelen Nekkerspoel Station
3 min drive
Brussels Airport (BRU)
28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min walk
Het Anker
5 min walk
Brasserie Het Anker
5 min walk
Studio Cluster
8 min walk
Kuub
11 min walk
About this property
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen
Upscale hotel near St. Rumbold's Cathedral
Located close to Fish Market and Mechelen Courthouse, Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center. The on-site restaurant, Den Ouwen Dok, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
6 meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Room features
All 124 rooms have comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
TVs with cable channels
Separate dining areas, electric kettles, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 23 for adults and EUR 12 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bar Bernard
Den Ouwen Dok
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Separate in-room dining area
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
6 meeting rooms
Conference center
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Minibar
Separate dining area
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Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: EUR 250 per accommodation, per stay
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.60 per room, per night
A damage deposit of EUR 250 will be collected before check-in.
This property's damage deposit is payable via a secure link and is due within 24 hours after booking. Advance payment of the damage deposit is required to check in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 23 for adults and EUR 12 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 12.5 per day (492 ft away)
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Van Der Valk Mechelen Mechelen
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen Hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen Mechelen
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen Hotel Mechelen
Frequently asked questions
Is Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen on Mar 22, 2026 start from ₩158,513, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen located?
Situated in Mechelen, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Rumbold's Cathedral and Fish Market. Mechelen Courthouse and Brussels Gate are also within 1 mi (2 km). Mechelen Nekkerspoel Station is 21 minutes by foot and Mechelen Station is 28 minutes.
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Reviews
Van der Valk Hotel Mechelen Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Lovely hotel on the edge of Mechelen. Shame about the building work opposite which has been going on over a year and looks like it will not be finished anytime soon. Parking is in the nearby multi-storey. Walking distance from town, many places to eat.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Amanda
Oct 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL
It says nothing on the website to warn guests the hotel is currently in the middle of a building site. We were woken every morning by heavy machinery outside our room. No safe walk into town for anyone with mobility issues. Despite warning of a food allergy, the kitchens ignored this, wiping out 24 hours of our stay. The management remained indifferent to these concerns. Terrible customer service.
Must stay! Such a beautiful and historical hotel. Clean and comfortable rooms with high ceilings. Gorgeous grounds, with seating by the water outside. We stayed here while visiting for Tomorrowland and it worked out perfectly. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend! Parking can get confusing with the construction and stuff so make sure to park in the large parking garage and walk over the bridge next to McDonald’s to the main entrance of the hotel.
the hotel is good, close the the city with a very nice team members.
the bathroom wasn't ideal and the surraonding is full of work (arranging the road and parking).
I am a frequent visitor. I like the hotel, breakfast and dinner are ok/nice, beds are good. I had a quiet room inside the hotel with a pool view, that was nice. What they really need to fix is the shower; there is almost no strong jet of water in the shower, really annoying. For the rest it is a good place to stay.
Opholdet levede desværre ikke op til forventningerne. Airconditionen kunne ikke køle værelset ordentligt ned, og det blev hurtigt meget fugtigt. Badeværelsesdørene kunne ikke lukkes, så damp og fugt spredte sig til resten af rummet.
Bruseren havde fint tryk, men kun én indstilling – og det åbne design uden kant eller afskærmning gjorde, at hele badeværelset blev vådt efter brug. Sengetøjet var nogenlunde, men puderne føltes kunstige og ubehagelige.
Personalet var venligt, men manglede overblik og evne til at finde løsninger. Da vi ankom før check-in tid og spurgte til muligheden for early check-in, blev vi tilbudt at betale 25 EUR for at få værelset én time før. Da vi selv foreslog at opgradere, fandt de pludselig et bedre værelse ledigt med det samme til 20 EUR – det blev altså kun tilbudt, fordi vi selv tænkte i alternativer.
Minibaren indeholdt blot to små flasker vand. Terrassen var fin, men området omkring hotellet var præget af byggearbejde, og det besværliggjorde også adgangen med taxa, uden at vi blev informeret om dette på forhånd.
Overordnet set en middel oplevelse med flere irritationsmomenter.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Ferdinando
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Prachtige renovatie , doch veel tapijt , ook in onze kamer. Alsook in comfort kamer type : geen mogelijkheid om naar buiten te kijken. A.h.w. een gesloten box met kamerbreed tapijt. Een hoog raam in douche dat niet open kan. Jammer.
Ontbijt buffet overvloed aan soorten. Kwaliteit matig.
Ich war beruflich unterwegs und habe mich für diese Unterkunft entschieden. Alles war rundum perfekt – sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt! Ich würde jederzeit wieder hier buchen und kann es nur weiterempfehlen.