2 Best Hotels in Namur, The Meuse and the Ardennes

This small, luxurious, countryside inn beside the River Meuse occupies an early-20th-century mansion a few miles south of Namur. The immense rococo-style rooms have sitting areas, crystal chandeliers, wonderfully plush beds, and enormous bathrooms, while mornings start on a plant-filled, glass-enclosed terrace overlooking the river, where you’re served a breakfast made to order.

This exquisite boutique hotel is the creation of Christian Bouvier, who defied developers prepared to redevelop a row of ancient buildings in the heart of Namur—it's a complex web of 15 interconnected former houses. The sleek, contemporary rooms are individually decorated—many have marble flooring, and feature original oak beams and exposed brickwork. There are two restaurants: L’Espièglerie ($$$–$$$$), serving refined French-inspired dishes; and Le Grill ($$), one flight up, which serves a simpler menu at a fraction of the cost.