August
Monastic minimalism with warmth. Think clean lines, authentic heritage materials, muted tones, and a genuine hush. No lobby music. No fuss. The bar in the former chapel, with its soaring ceilings and original marble, is easily one of the most arresting rooms in Antwerp. Opened in 2019, it's the second project of hotelier Mouche Van Hool, who also runs Hotel Julien in the city center.
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Why It Matters
Architect Vincent Van Duysen's only hotel design to date. The convent conversion preserves extraordinary original details — chapel floor tiles scrubbed piece by piece, a Lourdes Grotto garden, centuries-old eaves intact above some rooms. The restaurant holds a 15/20 Gault & Millau rating. The spa uses Maiwe, a Belgian organic brand built around wild-harvested Andean rosehip oil. And the freshwater swimming pond, filtered by reed beds, is unlike anything else in the city.
August is Vincent Van Duysen's first hotel project, set inside a 19th-century Augustinian convent in Antwerp's pedestrian-only Green Quarter. The 44-room property is calm, monastic, and completely sure of itself. Van Duysen kept the good bones — original floor tiles, stained glass, vaulted chapel ceilings, and centuries-old timber roofs — then layered in sage greens, warm whites, handwoven rugs, and Le Labo toiletries. The result is a hotel that feels earned, not staged.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
August Suite
The top of the house. A personal living room, large sleeping quarters, and a private terrace with direct views over the courtyard, chapel, and swimming pond. Sleeps up to four with a double sofa bed. The bathtub is a freestanding roll-top. Note: only accessible via a small staircase — no lift access.
King · 41 sqm
Authentic
More generous than the Intimate, still rooted in the convent's original character. Almost no two are alike — the building's original structure ensures each has its own personality. Warm materials throughout, hand-glazed bathroom tiles, bespoke lighting.
King · 20 sqm
Authentic Plus
Same footprint as the Authentic but with the key upgrade: a private furnished terrace overlooking the former Military Hospital site. Higher ceilings and more natural light also differentiate it. Good pick if you want outdoor space without paying suite prices.
King · 20 sqmExperience
Set under the original centuries-old timber eaves — the most atmospheric room category in the hotel. Traditional beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and a coziness that the lower-floor rooms don't quite match. Unique in a good way.
King · 25 sqmExperience Plus
The same old-eaves atmosphere as the Experience, but with significantly more space and the addition of a freestanding roll-top bathtub. Under the centuries-old roof, with beamed ceilings and all original materials honored. One of the better value upgrades at this property.
King · 35 sqmIntimate
The smallest room in the house, authentically dimensioned after the original nuns' chambers. Cozy, focused, and honest about what it is. Garden views, hardwood floors, lofty ceilings for the size. Perfect for solo travelers or a couple who plan to be out exploring most of the day.
Queen · 15 sqmSignature
A step up in space and positioned right next to the converted chapel. Lofty ceilings, hardwood floors, contemporary furnishings in the hotel's signature calm palette. Two rooms have been adapted for wheelchair users.
King · 27 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bikes available to rent at a reasonable daily rate. The Green Quarter and surrounding Zurenborg Art Nouveau district are ideal cycling territory, and central Antwerp is reachable by bike.
Three walled gardens including a Lourdes Grotto — a former place of prayer now used as a sunny retreat. Gardens designed by Wirtz Landscape Designs. Open to guests and bar visitors.
On-site shop selling Maiwe organic skincare products, August signature home fragrance (from €42), and house linens (from €35). Also sells gift vouchers for stays and wellness sessions.
Four meeting rooms, a private lounge, and a garden pavilion available for corporate events, private dinners, and receptions. All set within the restored convent buildings.
Hotel team can assist with local tour bookings and attraction tickets for Antwerp and beyond.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift access to all floors and rooms except the August Suite, which is only reachable via a small staircase.
Two Signature rooms have been adapted for wheelchair users.
À la carte breakfast served daily. Weekdays from 07:00, weekends from 08:00. Approximately €35 per person if not included in room rate. Conscious shift to fresh seasonal dishes with vegetarian and vegan options.
Three walled gardens including a heated covered terrace used by the bar year-round. Outdoor swimming pond in summer.
Fully stocked minibar in all rooms.
Very limited spaces. €10 for lunch/dinner, €20 full day, €30 per night (check-in 15:00 to check-out 12:00). Reserve via email. Car-free zone means you park and then explore on foot or by bike.
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