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A sense of elegance abounds in this splendid 1880 Beaux Arts mansion, once the private home of the director of the Spa Casino. The entry foyer’s chandelier and grand staircase set the tone for the beautifully styled rooms above, with large beds and marble bathrooms. Happily, the sense of luxury is not reflected in the room prices. Rooms in the back have views of the beautiful garden.
Offering a real taste of old Spa, this grand urban resort hotel first opened its doors in 1924. Its period architecture and styling are fresh and intact in the public areas, with colorful murals and paintings adorning the walls, although the rooms, as comfortable as they are, have taken on the functional simplicity of a chain hotel.
Up the hill from downtown Spa, this handsome 1905 landmark was where King Leopold II routinely hosted opulent banquets. Its dark-wood accents and warming hues are reminiscent of an old-fashioned gentleman’s club. You can test your skills in the billiards room or linger over the grand piano for a song and a drink. The indoor pool is fed by Spa’s own waters. Rooms range from single efficiency units with kitchenettes to sleek executive suites. The chic restaurant Entre Terre et Mer (Between Earth and Sea) uses ingredients from the sea and the Haute Fagne area. A shuttle can take you into town.
This hotel was built in 2003 specifically to accommodate visitors to the Thermes de Spa, to which there is a direct link via a private funicular. Rooms are contemporary, with pale furnishings; they have a view of the forest or the city. Spa’s tourist office and railway station are within walking distance.
