Maison Nationale

We stayed three very happy nights at Masion Nationale for a city visit to Antwerp. The location is perfect, with the city center and cathedral a quick walk in one direction and the trendy Zuid neighborhood a quick walk in the other direction. All the main museums are walking distance, but there's a tram stop right downwstairs if you want to give your feet a rest. Our room was big and comfortable, with plenty of space for a rollaway bed for our daughter. There's a reasonably priced parking right across the street if you come by car. The first morning we went to the cafe next door they use for breakfast. It was ok, but the next mornings we ate in our a room (they provide plates and cutlery along with the fridge, microwave and coffee machine) with stuff bought at a supermarket across the street and some very good local bakeries. The couple that run the place are friendly, helpful and accomodating. They are not always there but you can come and go at all hours with an entry code. There is an elevator in case you have luggage. We were really happy with the place. The only quibble I could think of is that they could have more electrical plugs. That's really all I can think of. Just a note: Superior suites are on the backside and Deluxe on the street. We had a deluxe. There's really not much of a view and while there is some traffic, it wasn't enough to prevent a very good night's sleep.