Marcel Hensen

Review of Scandic Antwerp

One of those hotels where you ask yourself if the ...

One of those hotels where you ask yourself if the owners ever bother trying to stay in their own hotel themselves.
The room was nice and clean, but the airco/heater is unbelievably loud. You wouldn't tolerate such a loud device even in a workplace, let alone a bedroom! So make your choice: get a good night's sleep, or have a warm room.
Also, a drop of oil on screaming door hinges is said to work miracles. Maintenance (or the lack thereof) is the keyword here. I got the impression that the yet unrenovated rooms receive little or no care while waiting for their turn to be renovated.
The restaurant is Ok and cozy, the waiters could be more reliable (forgotten orders for drinks.). The food lives up to VdV reputation and was quite good.

Pros: Very friendly staff, free WiFi, ample (paid) parking available, good restaurant.
Cons: Management is out of touch with their rooms, while this should be the core business of a hotel. No attention to detail.

My recommendation: Ok for a night, look somewhere else for longer stays.