Hotel 鈥榯 Sandt
Antwerp
Housed in a neoclassical building, FRANQ offers a chic and convenient place to stay near Antwerp鈥檚 historic district. The hotel鈥檚 location on a quiet side street ensures a more private and relaxing stay away from the noise.
The hotel is named for the building鈥檚 past as a bank; Belgium once used the Belgian Franc as currency. Original design elements are also in evidence throughout the building in details like marble floors, columns and stairwells. Overall, FRANQ gives off a sophisticated urban-chic feel; its lobby seating areas mix deep teal couches with soft coral armchairs and leopard print ottomans.
There are 42 rooms and suites in a variety of sizes, including multiple options for families or groups. They鈥檙e all decorated with clean lines and pops of orange and blue in pillows and armchairs.
The hotel also boasts a fine-dining restaurant that has a simple but stylish feel with teal banquettes and tan leather chairs, an outdoor courtyard and a well-equipped gym.
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We recommend FRANQ for its convenient location, characterful design and personal service.
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Rooms
There are 42 rooms and suites divided among five categories: Small Classic room, Classic room, Deluxe room, Junior suite and Luxury suite. The main difference between the categories is the size, though Deluxe rooms and above do have a larger TV as well. The Junior suites have attached seating areas, while the Luxury suite has a separate living room.
The decor is crisp and clean with mostly neutral tones, though there are pops of accent hues in decorative pillows and bright armchairs. En suite bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, smart TVs, minibars and Bluetooth sound systems come standard in all rooms.
Location
FRANQ is located on a quiet side street bordering the heart of Antwerp鈥檚 historic district. It鈥檚 about a six-minute walk to the Cathedral of Our Lady, a ten-minute walk to Rubens House and a 15-minute walk to the Museum ann de Stroom. The streets nearby are lined with a wide variety of restaurant and shopping options.
Food and drink
- A buffet breakfast with 脿 la carte options is served daily in the dining room or outside courtyard in warmer weather.
- The fine-dining restaurant FRANQ is open for lunch and dinner and serves French-Belgian cuisine.
- Bar FRANQ offers coffee, tea, wine, cocktails and light snacks all day.
Families
- Family room available.
- Two classic rooms can be combined by an exterior door in the hallway.
- Extra bed is available in Deluxe room category and above.
Facilities and activities
- Well-equipped gym.
- Laundry service.
- Outdoor courtyard with seating.
- Bikes to rent.
- 24-hour room service.
- Parking facilities.
Accessibility
Hotel is accessible and has elevator access to all floors. There are wheelchair accessible rooms available upon request.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Bruges old town tour & canal cruise ![Canal cruise in Bruges, Belgium]()
Bruges old town tour & canal cruise
Bruges old town tour & canal cruise
Spend a few hours with a guide exploring Bruges鈥� historical highlights, where you鈥檒l see artwork by Michelangelo, Gothic cathedrals and a towering belfry. Then, spend an hour cruising the postcard-worthy canals and see step-gabled houses and stone bridges.
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Culinary walking tour of Antwerp ![Frites, waffles, chocolate and Belgian beer, Antwerp]()
Culinary walking tour of Antwerp
Culinary walking tour of Antwerp
Get to know Antwerp鈥檚 history and try some of its best cuisine on this guided walking tour. You鈥檒l see the city鈥檚 oldest building and busiest square, and get to try frites, artisanal chocolates, waffles and beer.
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Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop ![Loose diamonds, Antwerp]()
Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop
Diamond District tour & diamond cutting workshop
Explore Antwerp鈥檚 legendary Diamond Quarter, a stopover for 86% of the world鈥檚 legal raw diamonds, on this three-hour walking tour. Your guide will take you to a workshop where you can watch the gemstones be cut, shaped and polished.
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