La Butte aux Bois
Contemporary luxury layered over a grand historic manor. Neutral palettes, glass bathrooms, Hästens beds, and a genuinely unusual art collection — rare geological objects, minerals, crystals, and gemstones scattered throughout, curated in partnership with GRANADA. Feels like a museum crossed with a very good Belgian hotel.
Book La Source well in advance — it fills up fast and only serves lunch Friday–Saturday, dinner Tuesday–Saturday
Why It Matters
One of Belgium's most complete luxury destinations. The Shiseido Institute is one of only four to five such spas in the world. La Source holds two Michelin stars and a Gault & Millau score of 18/20. The hotel also has a Michelin Key distinction and is Green Key certified for sustainability.
A 1924 historic estate on the edge of Belgium's only national park — Hoge Kempen — that's grown into one of the country's most complete luxury addresses. Three distinct buildings house 62 rooms and suites, a two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant (La Source), a lively bistrot (Le Ciel), and the Shiseido Institute spa — one of only four or five of its kind worldwide. The whole place feels like a serious upgrade, not just a hotel stay.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Comfort Manoir
The entry-level room in the historic Manoir building. Queen bed, compact footprint. Good value for a one-night dinner stay when you plan to spend most of your time in the restaurant and spa.
Queen
Gert Voorjans Suite
Designed by Belgian interior designer Gert Voorjans, who mirrors the lush gardens outside in an equally rich, opulent interior. Dark woods, layered textiles, and a real sense of considered luxury.
King
Jewel Suite Missoni
Designed in direct collaboration with the Italian fashion house Missoni. Expect bold pattern play, rich colour, and texture that most hotel suites wouldn't dare attempt. A statement room for guests who actually notice interior design.
King
La Forêt Ambiance
La Forêt is the newest of the three buildings and the most architecturally dramatic. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the surrounding forest. The Ambiance category is the entry point here — still very good.
King
La Forêt Expérience
Upgrade from the Ambiance in the La Forêt building. More space and additional design details, but the defining feature remains the same: waking up surrounded by trees through floor-to-ceiling glass.
King
Luna Aurea Wellness Suite with Private Garden
The most complete room for wellness-focused guests. Private garden, freestanding bathtub, and a design language that extends the spa experience directly into your accommodation. One of the top room options on the property.
King
Luxurious Manoir
The top standard room tier in the main Manoir building. More space, more flair — some rooms in this category have original Hästens beds.
King
Luxurious Villa
Larger Villa room with king bed and more polished finishes. Good pick for couples who want the modern Villa building but more room to breathe.
KingLuxurious Villa Balcony
Same as Luxurious Villa but with a private balcony. Ideal for morning coffee looking out over the estate. Worth the slight premium.
KingMoonlight Suite
The showstopper room. The sleeping area sits beneath a 9-metre-high ceiling with the celestial sky projected overhead — you watch stars from your bed. Has a private terrace too. Book it while it's still a talking point.
KingSuperior Manoir
A step up in the Manoir building with a king bed. Larger than the Comfort Manoir and closer to the dining venues, which matters if you're in for a long dinner evening.
KingSuperior Manoir Garden View
Same category as Superior Manoir but with garden-facing views. If you're in the main building, ask for this one — it's the nicer outlook without paying suite prices.
KingVelvet Moondust Junior Suite with Terrace
Part of the newer moon-themed suite collection. Junior suite with private terrace and a freestanding bathtub. The name gives you a sense of the aesthetic — plush, velvet textures, soft lighting.
KingVilla
Located in La Villa, a more contemporary building overlooking a small lake. A short walk from the main manor and restaurants, but the setting by the water makes up for it.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bike rental available on-site, including electric bikes. The national park trail network and surrounding Limburg countryside are excellent for cycling. The hotel can arrange routes.
The hotel sits right at the park entrance. Free hiking poles available on loan. Marked trails wind through seasonally shifting forest landscape — genuinely beautiful in autumn.
Nordic walking routes through the Hoge Kempen National Park, accessible directly from the hotel grounds.
Maastricht is only 15 minutes by car — a genuinely great Dutch city for walking, eating, and shopping. The hotel is well placed for a day out.
Belgian jeweller Jochen Leën has a boutique on the property, tying into the hotel's broader natural history and gemstone theme.
The hotel offers packages in partnership with Maasmechelen Village, the designer outlet mall nearby. Includes VIP parking, champagne reception in the VIP lounge, and a 10% discount voucher.
The hotel's art collection is built around rare geological objects — gemstones, ammonites, gogottes, petrified wood, and crystals displayed throughout the property. Expert-led discovery experiences in gemology, paleontology, and geology are available. A genuinely distinctive element of a stay here.
Customized personal training sessions with an in-house personal trainer at the Technogym-equipped fitness center.
Pilates classes available at Le Gym for core and flexibility training.
Regular yoga classes available at Le Gym (the hotel's fitness facility). Both yin yoga and other formats offered.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Ten fully equipped meeting rooms and salons totalling approximately 1,000 m² (10,441 sq ft). Suitable for corporate events, incentives, and private dinners.
Full business center on-site.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property, 25+ Mbps.
Well-equipped Technogym fitness center. Complimentary for guests. Youth aged 14–18 welcome under adult supervision.
Pets allowed at €50 per night.
Room service available (limited hours).
Certified by Green Key, the leading international eco-label for sustainable tourism. Active measures include energy/water conservation, local and organic breakfast products, no single-use packaging, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
EV charging available on-site.
Free valet parking on-site. No reservation needed.
Round-trip airport shuttle available from Maastricht Aachen Airport (approx. 21 km). Surcharge applies.
Heated indoor pool in the Shiseido Institute. Complimentary for hotel guests; accessible for children before 10:00 and after 17:00.
Panoramic sauna in the Shiseido Institute. Complimentary for guests.
Steam room / hammam in the Shiseido Institute. Complimentary for guests.
Jacuzzi/whirlpool on the covered terrace of the Shiseido Institute.
Infrared therapy beds in the Shiseido Institute — an unusual wellness feature not common at most hotel spas.
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