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Boardhouse

3.0 star property
Hotel in Leuven with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant

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Basic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Basic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 16 per person)
Standard Apartment, Kitchen | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Jules Vandenbemptlaan 6, Leuven, 3001
  • KU Leuven
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Room options

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Basic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Leuven

Boardhouse places you within a leisurely stroll of Dyle and Arenberg Castle. This 8-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Arenberg Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • KU Leuven - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Market Square - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Heverlee Station - 3 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪De Grillekes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De Spuye - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alma 3 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Voltaire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wok Dynasty - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Boardhouse

Hotel in Leuven with a rooftop terrace and a restaurant
Guests of Boardhouse enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. A stay here includes free offsite parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, free use of bicycles, and a terrace.
TVs come with DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other standard amenities include safes, phones, and desks. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Boardhouse Hotel Leuven
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Boardhouse?

Boardhouse offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Boardhouse?

This hotel is located in Leuven, a short 12-minute walk from Arenberg Castle and also 14 minutes on foot from Grand Beguinage of Leuven. You'll also find Dyle and St. John the Baptist Church less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Boardhouse?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does Boardhouse feature a casino at the property?

No, Boardhouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Boardhouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Boardhouse good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as a restaurant and a rooftop terrace.

Are there hot tubs at Boardhouse?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Boardhouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Boardhouse serves buffet breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Boardhouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Boardhouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Boardhouse?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Boardhouse?

The closest major airport to Boardhouse is Brussels Airport (BRU), which is 14 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), which is around 24.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Boardhouse?

No, at Boardhouse, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Boardhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant stay

The hotel is located about 1 kilometer from the city center of Leuven in a quiet suburb. The room was stylishly decorated, clean and spacious. There is a bar and restaurant with a large terrace and they do offer breakfast as well. I found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. Overall I was very pleased with my stay and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Quiet, very nice rooms for a great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice hotel. The rooms are large and comfortable. The location is also quite convenient if you're planning to visit the KUL university (which is usually my case), but it is a bit far from the center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, spacious rooms, clean, very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

I have stayed here many times but never left a review. It’s a great hotel and offers both rooms in main building and at the studio type apartments. Easy and free parking. More a residential area but 20mins walk to the town centre. Staff here are great and they offer bikes and even lights for nighttime. Breakfast is average for a hotel with something for everyone. Supermarket near by if you want to prepare your own in the apartments. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms and friendly service coupled with Good location Make this a fine place for leuven
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Some good, some bad

This is a mixed review and a possible caution for others. The hotel is nice, rooms large and comfortable. However, we seemed to be treated like second class which came up in a discussion with the front desk. We had 3 service issues - TV not working, I complained 3 times before it was replaced, I indicated the safe would not functioned as directed, I had to bring the topic up twice before being heard and our room was not cleaned on the second day. When I brought this topic up to the front desk - I was told that they were confused and that because we had only paid 70 Euro per night (thru Hotel.com) and there normal rate was in excess of 100 Euro that they had decided to treat us like weekly clients who get no room service. It did feel like we were being treated like second class. The big apology would be that they would clean our room tomorrow. Not much of an apology if you ask me. Top management obviously isnt communicating with the front line as to rates they are advertising rooms. The other issue is parking. They advertise free parking which is true with the following caveat. There 8-10 space parking lot is also used by their restaurant which is full every night. If you arrive back at the hotel between 6-9 pm, you will have to try and find a spot on the street which is very difficult. Beyond these issues, the hotel room was very nice. Note there is not an elevator
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Huge jaccuzzi was an unexpected bonus on the top floor. Two flights up and quite a corridor but no offer of help with suitcase wasn't great, otherwise the staff were very polite and helpful. Very spacious light room; no doors to wardrobes would look messy during a longer stay though. Skylight over the bed is a head hazard first thing in the morning. Excellent breakfast in a well-designed modern conservatory. (Unsecured) free wi-fi connected automatically and was strong enough to stream movies. Very good bar restaurant next door is a real plus.

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Boardhouse

Stayed before and will stay again. Friendly, helpful and welcoming

8/10 Good

DG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly and they take good care of their guests.

8/10 Good

Anonymous, Somewhere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Close to KULeuven Campus

I think that nowadays breakfast should be included. The first day i paid the 12euro for it. It was ok but not so special. Instead ended up buying breakfast at the local supermarket. 12 euro for the rest of the week. There were some problems at the rooms from my colleagues like a light not turning off at all, noisy air-conditioning, noisy fridge. The bikes service was nice, though they could need some maintenance.

10/10 Excellent

SJ-1957, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leuven Accommodation / Rock Werchter 2014

My party of four travelled to Belgium from Aberdeen and stayed in two rooms at the Boardhouse in Leuven as our base for the 2014 Rock Werchter festival. The hotel location is in a pleasant suburb called Heverlee, which has numerous shops, cafes and pubs close by and is a five minute walk from its own railway platform, just one stop away from Leuven Central. There are also frequent buses into the town centre, which is alternatively a 30 minute walk through suburban Heverlee and the lovely university quarters into the splendid centre. We got back to Leuven most nights from the festival around midnight and either took taxis back to the residence or walked through the streets which were always quite busy and felt very safe. The lodgings themselves (which are more centrally located in Heverlee, five minutes’ walk from the hotel reception & main building) were a delight to get back to, especially on the days that were rainy. Our rooms were spacious and clean, and although we didn’t use the cooking facilities in the rooms, I did use the free washing machine and dryer in the basement – very convenient once the festival site became muddy. The hotel management and staff were really welcoming, friendly and helpful, and our entire experience in Leuven was really pleasant. The Festival was a huge success, and having the Boardhouse and Heverlee as our home from home really added to the whole experience. Book early for Rock Werchter 2015!

8/10 Good

Deanna, Leuven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to KU campus

Great location if you have business at the university. However, the picture posted on hotel.com (the reason I chose this location) was not actually a picute of the hotel, at least the location where my room was located. The room was great, though. The buffet was not worth the money.

4/10 Poor

Jack, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good location

stayed in external guesthouse, nice little apartment style room with kitchen, located at Heverlee train stop, Breakfast at main hotel definitely worth the price

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good for a 3 star hotel

Probably 15 to 20 minutes walk to the center. Parking very easy near the hotel. Great breakfast as well. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Denis, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem

This was a delightful hotel, without any doubt the best of our two week trip to Europe. Although we had what was billed as the 'standard' room in the Boardhouse - a 2 minute walk from the main hotel - everything about the room was perfect. The decor was understatedly elegant and modern, it was in pristine condition, the breakfast was wonderful, the staff were engaging and helpful, and the hotel's location was an easy 15 minute walk to the centre of the city. I would recommend this hotel to anyone considering a visit to Leuven - which, by the way, is itself a delightful and vibrant little city to visit.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Apartment hotel in Leuven

I got the apartment - so it was a little bit away from the main hotel. However it was worth the short walk. The room was large with an equally large bathroom - incl a jaccuzi bath. The apartment also had a fully equipped kitchen area to prepare your own food, incl microwave, 2-hob cooker with cutlery and crockery. It should be said that it is a little outside of the centre of town - about a 15/20 min walk or a 5 min bus ride (the 1 and the 2 go to the station through town). Also on Sunday morning there was a market in the square outside which woke me a little earlier than I had planned. But the inconvience was more than made up for by the chance to buy some fresh pasteries for breakfast! Overall I rate the room very highly.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 minute walk from centre

8/10 Good

Werner

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Praktisch

Vlot, netjes, rustig en praktisch. Vlak bij Leuven.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon hôtel

Très bon hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon hôtel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super verblijf!

Hele vriendelijke, behulpzame mensen, een heerlijk bed, mooi dakterras, wifi en schone kamer met badkamer
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

luca maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Val la pena di tornarci

Assolutamente positiva come esperienza, camera pulita, silenziosa, confortevole, alla reception sempre trovato persone gentili e disponibili, l'unico neo è stato il caldo di notte ma sufficiente lasciare aperta l'aerazione dei lucernari per ristabilire una temperatura accettabile.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020