Hotel Carolus

This small hotel (about 20 rooms) is ideally situated at the edge of the city centre less than 10 min. walk from the ‘Grote Markt’. As long as you stay in the city centre there is no need to make use of the buses because Mechelen is a small, historical town. The hotel has Its own free parking.

After my check in a drink was offered and I chose Carolus beer and I got the Classic one which is really marvelous. During my check in room number 5 was assigned to me, but when I told the clerk that I was a light sleeper, he offered me room 9 which is really a large and soundproofed double room (although I travelled alone). Staff is all in all very kind and helpful. Check in and check out went very smoothly.

Breakfast is good and sufficient. Brown and white rolls, eggs boiled by yourself, meat products, cheese, youghurt, cereals, fruit-juices (not fresh), sweeties, etc. As far as I could see no English breakfast.

It has a large twin bed with rather good, not too soft mattresses. There are tea/coffee facilities (not common in continental Europe), a writing table, al large linen cupboard and a rather small TV with analog and digital channels. There is neither a fridgidaire nor airconditioning. The room looks into a quiet street. Bathroom has a rather large shower cubicle, a wash stand and toilet. There is only liquid soap. Room and bathroom are impeccable clean. You enter your room through a terrace, where in summer you can have your breakfast, I guess.

All in all, the hotel is very recommendabel.