Flanders Luxury Hotels

Flanders is the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium, home to three verified luxury hotels affiliated with Relais & Châteaux, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and The Leading Hotels of the World. The region serves as a base for exploring Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, and other major Flemish cities.

Flanders at a glance

Flanders is one of three regions of Belgium, covering the northern portion of the country. With an area of 13,626 km² (5,261 sq mi), it accounts for 58% of Belgium's population. The region is one of the most densely populated areas of Europe with approximately 500 residents per km². Flanders borders the Netherlands and France, and comprises five provinces containing 285 municipalities in total.

Dutch is the official language of the Flemish Region, with regional variations including West Flemish, East Flemish, Brabantian, and Limburgish dialects.

Verified luxury hotels

Three luxury hotels in Flanders are verified by the editorial board: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp in Antwerpen (affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World), La Butte aux Bois in Lanaken (affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World), and Kasteel van Ordingen in Sint-Truiden (affiliated with Relais & Châteaux).

Major cities and areas

Key cities in Flanders include Antwerp (523,248 residents), Ghent (260,341), Bruges (118,284), Leuven (101,396), and Mechelen (86,304). The Flemish Diamond is the central, populous area in Flanders consisting of several of these cities, with approximately 5.5 million people living in the area.

Getting there and around

Flanders is served by three airports: Brussels Airport, Antwerp International Airport, and Ostend–Bruges International Airport. De Lijn operates the main public transport system, consisting of buses and trams. The region features 900 kilometres of highways managed by the Flemish government, plus 500 kilometres of regional roads.

An extensive network of bicycle highways spans 2,700 kilometres across Flanders and the Brussels region. The NMBS operates the railway network as a federal responsibility.

Questions about staying here

What is the difference between Flanders and Belgium?

Flanders is one of three regions of Belgium, alongside the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region. The Flemish Region covers the northern portion of Belgium and is Dutch-speaking, while Wallonia is French-speaking.

What are the major cities to visit in Flanders?

Major cities include Antwerp (523,248 residents), Ghent (260,341), Bruges (118,284), Leuven (101,396), and Mechelen (86,304). These cities form part of the Flemish Diamond, a central populous area of the region.

Which luxury hotel brands operate in Flanders?

Three international luxury alliances are represented: Relais & Châteaux, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and The Leading Hotels of the World.

How do I travel around Flanders?

De Lijn operates buses and trams throughout the region. Flanders has 900 kilometres of highways, 500 kilometres of regional roads, and an expanding network of 2,700 kilometres of bicycle highways. The NMBS operates the railway network.

What language is spoken in Flanders?

Dutch is the official language of the Flemish Region. Regional dialect variations include West Flemish, East Flemish, Brabantian, and Limburgish.

Destination facts: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); hotel facts: our editorial board.