About Hotel Rubens-Grote Markt
Rubens - Grote Markt in Antwerp, Belgium is a short walk to the Grand Place with its restaurants bars and the Cathedral. The hotel's quieter deluxe rooms overlook the garden at the rear of the hotel.
There are 36 standard and deluxe rooms with free Wi-Fi, individual climate control, minibars and LCD TVs. Some rooms have private terraces.
The Hotel Rubens Grote Markt hotel has a terrace and a garden/patio. Limited parking is available. Two meeting rooms, laundry services, concierge services, multilingual staff and luggage storage are some property features. There is a patio with a 16th century Pagadder tower.
The hotel has a bar and lounge. Complimentary hot and cold breakfast is served each morning. In fair weather, breakfast is served on the patio.
The hotel is located in the old town close to Antwerp Market Square and the Cathedral of Our Lady. The Plantin-Moretus Museum and Antwerp City Hall are within walking distance.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Old town location
You can step right outside the hotel into Grote Square, putting you close to the cathedral as well as the old town area. Step onto the cobblestone streets and walk over to the diamond district and tourist attractions. The central area of Antwerp can be reached on the tram or bus. It's also walking distance to
positive:
Ample room to maximize comfort
Generally, guests were pleased with the size of their rooms. Many commented on how spacious the rooms were
for the cost. They also liked the private outdoor patio.
positive:
Breakfast was filling
For the most part, guests enjoyed the hotel's continental breakfast. But remember to get there early or they may run out of the more popular items as some guests lamented there was nothing left for late risers.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Needs better upkeep
The hotel shows its age. Several guests noted that the interior is in need of modernising, and that items like the toilet, air conditioner and the TV look worn out. They said that the hotel just felt too old-fashioned and should step up the maintenance.
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More cleaning would be nice
There have been complaints about strange smells emanating from the hotel hallway and the bathrooms. Some visitors complained that the issue wasn't taken care of despite complaints.
negative:
Thin, sad towels
Several guests said they were disappointed with the quality of the hotel towels, which many observed as too thin, worn out or “50 shades of grey.” They suggested that the quality fell short of the expectations for a four-star hotel.