A (hidden) Art Nouveau gem.
In 1841 the Ursuline nuns started a school for young girls (from rich families) in Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver. Pretty soon after its establishment, the Ursuline Institute gained international fame. Around the turn of the century almost a quarter of the students in this renowned boarding school were of foreign origin.
In 1900 the institute built a beautiful winter garden in Art Nouveau. The architect is (still) unknown. The winter garden served as a reception room for the visitors of the hundreds of girls living in the boarding school. https://visit.mechelen.be/en/wintertuin

Art Nouveau (or Jugendstil) is an art movement that was popular in various places in Europe between 1890 and 1914, mainly as a reaction to form-blurring impressionism. The movement experienced a short but intense flowering period, which mainly expanded during the Belle Epoque. #Architecture #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History

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Luxury Suite | Living room | 22-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

"Excellent place to stay , breakfast was amazing ! "

AED 436 total

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4 May - 5 May

Superbox | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

"Great hotel by the airport! "

AED 385 total

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30 May - 31 May

Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"all round great stay"

AED 428 total

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18 May - 19 May

Duplex, Sauna | Premium bedding, free minibar, individually decorated, desk

"Perfect location"

AED 427 total

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4 May - 5 May

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"Nice hotel in a good area"

A verified traveler stayed at Thon Hotel EU

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"The property was great. Anderson at the front desk was particularly helpful and friendly. There was construction in the area which made finding the property a bit confusing but it's very close to the train station which was helpful. The area seemed pretty safe during the day, but a bit sketchy at night. The breakfast was great, everything fresh and tasty."

A verified traveler stayed at Urban Yard

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5/5 Excellent

"Hotel was lovely, tastefully decorated and to a good standard. Breakfast was good value for money. Rooms a touch warm so needed the air con on as the windows only opened a touch. Staff could do with smiling when you check in, felt like it was a bit on an inconvenience but it was fine. Couldn’t check in till 3 which they advertise and happy to look after luggage so you can venture out to the city."

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