Located in a beautiful green park, La Butte aux Bois a Small Luxury Hotel of the World is a stylish hotel from 1924 with luxurious rooms and an elegant restaurant at the entrance of National Park Hoge Kempen.
This former castle includes a state-of-the art wellness center with a swimming pool, a sauna and a whirlpool. These are free to use for guests. Facial treatments and massages are also available at an additional cost.
Hotel rooms are beautifully decorated in an English country style. Some rooms have original Hästens beds for guest to spend a comfortable night.
The gastronomic restaurant, Ralf Berendsen, offers elegant cuisine in the dining room or on the garden terrace. Ralf Berendsen has been rewarded with two Michelin stars and was rated 18 out of 20 by Gault & Millau.
Opening hours:
For Lunch:
Friday to Saturday arrival between 12h00 - 14h00
For Dinner:
Tuesday to Saturday arrival between 18h30 - 21h00
De Bistrôt Le Ciel by Chef Pieter Beurskens serves internationally infused French-Belgian cuisines, translated into dishes that are accommodating and surprising. The transparent interior features a wealth of decorative objects.
Opening hours: MAANDAG TOT EN MET ZONDAG
Lunch: 12u00 tot 17u00 (bestellen 4-gangen menu mogelijk tot 15u00)
Diner: 18u00 tot 21u00 (bestellen 4-gangen menu mogelijk tot 20u30)
Bites / aperitief: 11u00 tot 23u00
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Looks, quiet and beautiful location, very clean and beautiful.”
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Jose
Netherlands
“A pleasant stay. Loved the merging of traditional with contemporary architecture. The hotel is filled with pieces from the owner's quirky art collection which we found interesting but perhaps lacking unity as a whole. Still, the public areas are...”
Eliav
Israel
“We had a fantastic experience at La Butte aux Bois. We often stay at luxury hotels and occasionally find them disappointing when they don’t meet expectations, but that was not the case here. Everything was exceptional—wonderful staff, excellent...”
Ksenia87
Netherlands
“The place is very modern, surrounded by forest. Excellent restaurant, cozy green terrace, nice spacious room, attentive staff. 24 hour reception desk”
Ben
Netherlands
“Lovely hotel, very nicely redecorated recently. Beautiful restaurant”
Dave
Netherlands
“A great stay as always at the Butte aux Bois, and very difficult to leave after only one night! The hotel is immaculate and beautiful, the spa is pristine and relaxing, and the staff are extremely courteous and attentive. The perfect hotel.”
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Jack
Canada
“Everything - meticulously designed and decorated property, everything is perfect and exceeded expectations. The ultimate getaway property.”
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Irena
Germany
“Lovely hotel with an individualistic decor, a beautiful spa area, very yummy restaurants, and a generally relaxing, soothing atmosphere.”
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Charlotte
Belgium
“Really enjoyed our stay, spent the afternoon relaxing in the spa, enjoyed a lovely dinner. We stayed in a Villa Room. It's a short walk from the main building.”
Hotel area info
Food and Drink
Breakfast
Wonderful breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $58.52 per person.
Fine Dining restaurant "La Source"
Cuisine
International
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Ambience
Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities
House rules
La Butte aux Bois a Small Luxury Hotel of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 80 per child, per night
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that pets are not permitted in some public areas of the hotel. Guests who wish to have dinner in the hotel are kindly requested to book in advance.
Please note the following about the opening hours of restarurant Ralf Berendsen:
Lunch: Friday to Saturday arrival between 12h00 - 14h00
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday arrival between 18h30 - 21h00
It is not possible to arrive before or after this time frame because the menu is served equally for everyone.
Please inform La Butte aux Bois a Small Luxury Hotel of the World of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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