Hotel ALFA EMPIRE HOTEL

This glass fronted, modern hotel is located in the heart of Antwerp's diamond district, just 300 meters from the main shopping street, The Meir, and Antwerp zoo. Warm tones and simple furnishings characterize the 70 guestrooms, with floral print fabrics adding a smart country touch. All rooms are well equipped with air conditioning, minibars, trouser presses, cable television and pay movies, while thirsty guests will welcome the tea and coffee making facilities. Although the hotel doesn't have a restaurant, breakfast is available each morning, and a wealth of dining options can be found in the surrounding diamond district. For late arrivals, the reception is open 24 hours and guests traveling by car can make use of the hotel parking facilities next door. Antwerp is a haven for beer connoisseurs and diamond lovers and guests can also enjoy leisurely strolls through the streets of taking in the pretty cobbled squares, churches and neo Renaissance villas. Central station 500 meters from the hotel and Brussels National Airport is 45 kilometers (28 miles away.