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2021 Jan 14
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HOTEL LE VIEUX - BEST OF DURBUY HOTELS (WALLONIA - BELGIUM)

This article first appeared in My Travelogue by Bhushavali

First of all, Durbuy being the smallest city in the world, is an over-night stay
at Durbuy even worth it? The answer is a very big yes! While Durbuy is the
smallest city in the world, which can be visited quickly as a day trip from
Brussels , you'd need to dedicate a day for Durbuy Adventures and another to
visit the little towns & villages near Durbuy. So a 1 or 2 night stay in Durbuy
would make the trip complete.


DURBUY HOTELS
Durbuy is filled with very many hotels in the comfort to luxury range and
ofcourse there's also the concept of Glamping at Durbuy Adventures. Our stay in
Durbuy was at Hotel Au Vieux, which is a part of the Maison Caerdinael Hotels.



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HOTEL LE VIEUX DURBUY REVIEW


HISTORY OF HOTEL LE VIEUX DURBUY - BEST DURBUY HOTEL
Hotel Le Vieux is one of the 4 hotels under La Maison Caerdinael, which is run
by one of the oldest hotelier families in the city, currently in its 4th
generation. Infact Durbuy's 5-star luxury Hotel Les Sanglier Les Ardennes
belonged to them before they sold it to Marc Coucke, the Belgian billionaire
businessman.
The first ever hotel, was a little inn opened by Lea Caerdinael , several
decades ago in mid 1900s. Today her grandson Frédéric Caerdinael and his wife
Caroline , create a beautiful balance of the old world beauty and the modern
facilities in all of their hotels. Their 3 new properties Hotel Victoria ,
Restaurant Le 7 by Juliette (7 is pronounced in French as se(p)t to rhyme with
Juliette!)  and Louise Gallery have been named after their 3 daughters, the 4th
generation.


LA MAISON CAERDINAEL - CHECK-IN, KEYS ETC
La Maison Caerdinael has 3 hotels within Durbuy. The main hotel is Le Victoria
Hotel which houses the reception and breakfast buffet for the guests of all the
3 hotels as well as its restaurant Le Victoria. Being a 3 star hotel, the
reception is not 24x7, however the staff at the restaurant can help with
check-in for late-arrivals.


ROOMS OF HOTEL LE VIEUX DURBUY - BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN DURBUY
The hotel we stayed was Hotel Le Vieux Durbuy . This is a renovated historic
hotel but complete with all its beautiful vintage charm. The rooms have wooden
ceiling, wooden flooring, wooden cabinets and vintage decor. The room has a
convertible sofa that can be opened as a bed for kids. It is a stark contrast
between the main room and the bathroom. The moment you get into the toilet is
feels so modern with clean tiles and modern plumbing, complete with bathtub as
well as shower. There are toiletries & hair-drier as well. Hotel Au Vieux Durbuy
has all the basic amenities like TV, Wifi etc. There is no mini-bar or coffee
machine though. The staircase is wooden as well and the decor in the lobby area
is vintage as well including wooden trunks, carpets of the
yesteryears, candelabra, some small machinery & equipment used decades ago.
This whole building is so charming and the entire place can be privatized for an
event or for a group of friends with their families visiting Durbuy together.












HOTEL VICTORIA DURBUY - BEST OF DURBUY HOTELS
The Guest House is the other hotel with just 2 rooms in it with facilities very
similar to Hotel Au Vieux. The main hotel, Hotel Le Victoria Durbuy has 13 rooms
in 2 levels. This is a bit more sophisticated than Hotel Au Vieux & The Guest
House. The facilities in Le Victoria Durbuy include Mini bar, coffee machine etc
as well. The best room here is ofcourse the Panoramic Terrace Suite located in
the attic with its large, splendid balcony that looks over the entire old town
and the mighty Belgian Ardennes. The other rooms here include luxury, deluxe and
junior suite.


BREAKFAST BUFFET AT HOTEL LE VIEUX DURBUY
Breakfast buffet of all 3 hotels happens at La Victoria. I expected the
breakfast buffet to bein La Victoria restaurant, but no, this is inside the
hotel behind the reception. The breakfast buffet was simple and filling, and as
usual without many options for vegetarians except bread.  The setting is cozy
and feels private. The decor is intimate with moss & greenery & animal heads,
giving it a very forest-y feel!


VICTORIA RESTAURANT - BEST PLACES TO EAT IN DURBUY
Victoria Restaurant is one of the best places for a nice sit-down dinner. It is
recommended to book your tables in advance. The outdoor seating arrangement was
nice with the handmade wicker basket type lampshades and some nice heaters to
make the place warm even if starts getting colder as the sun goes down. Even the
furniture are woven wicker chairs and wooden tables.
As usual, like most European restaurants. the menu didn't have many vegetarian
options. The existing ones were also starters. So while we had those, the chef
tried his hand in making something new for us.
Our starters were crackers with guacamole and hummus . I tried a new flavour of
gin & tonic for the first time - Rose flavoured gin with hibiscus flavoured
Schweppes tonic ! I have never even considered something hibiscus flavoured
would exist, that too as a cocktail mixer! It was amusing but the taste was
incredibly refreshing. It was served with a few dried rose petals in it, making
the taste all the more yummy and revitalizing after our long day. Also when in
Durbuy, tasting the Durboyse beer is necessary! It comes in brown (Durboyse
brune - 6.5%), blonde (Durboyse blonde - 6.5%) and triple (Durboyse Triple -
8%). We tasted Durboyse Brune which is the perfect beer for any coffee lover
like me.
Finally our main course arrived and it was a vegetarian Sorghum dish . The base
was Sorghum (Jowar) topped with asparagus, chicory, cherry tomatoes and yellow
capsicum complete with a generous serving of cheese! The whole dish was mild and
very filling, so much that we skipped dessert!














HOW TO REACH HOTEL LE VIEUX DURBUY
Location (On Google Maps): Hotel Le Vieux Durbuy
Hotel Le Vieux Durbuy is located in the heart of the city located just 1 min
walk away from Le Victoria and 2 mins walk away from Durbuy Tourist Office.
Nearest railway station: Barvaux


To book online: Maison Caerdinael
Hotel phone no: +32 8621 2300
Room rates begin at €120
Breakfast isn't included in room rates can be added while booking the rooms at
€15 pp.


MY COMPLETE DURBUY TRAVELOGUE
Top 10 things to do in Durbuy incl. Durbuy anticline, Durbuy old town, daytrip
to Hotton etc
Radhadesh - Isckon temple in Belgium
Adventure Valley Durbuy
Most beautiful villages of Belgium - Weris & Ny


P.S: I was invited by Wallonia Tourism to experience the region & the activities
for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to
advertise the product/service.






BHUSHAVALI

An ardent traveler by passion. Being an ex - Art History Teacher, my area of
interest especially lies in Nature and Heritage. Visited 85 UNESCO World
Heritage sites as of June 2022. I've been listed among the Top 7 Women Travel
Bloggers of India, Top 50 in UK. I have been interviewed in a couple of TV
Shows, Radio Channels and Events as well. Read more about me and read the
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11 COMMENTS:

 1.  Angela January 15, 2021 at 1:03 AM
     
     This sounds like a great place to stay in this city and I like that it is
     still a family run establishment. You often get more of a personal touch
     when it is family owned. I like the sound of Rose flavoured gin with
     hibiscus flavoured Schweppes tonic for an evening aperitif - lovely!
     
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 2.  rupam sarma January 15, 2021 at 11:28 AM
     
     Looks great. Thanks for the details post. Beautiful pics.
     
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 3.  Danik the Explorer January 15, 2021 at 11:18 PM
     
     You found a great hotel in the middle of nowhere which has charm and looks
     so delightful. A decent night sleep is expected on a stay here. I never
     even heard of Durbuy and I go to Belgium quite often but this region, I
     very rarely visit. Looks like its ideal for families like myself as well,
     which would be awesome if we came to this area. Great write up and loving
     the decor of the rooms.
     
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 4.  Ambica January 16, 2021 at 4:20 PM
     
     Family-run hotels are charming. They are cosy and welcoming. And if they
     have a history, that makes them even more interesting. This one looks so
     quaint and attractive too with its old wooden staircase. I love flavoured
     gins too.
     
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 5.  Unknown January 16, 2021 at 5:04 PM
     
     Fascinating to know about Durbuy that it's the smallest city in the world!
     How cool is that! And I think you trip here was absolutely worth it. Are
     you a vegetarian? As you've mentioned in your article, there were not so
     many food options for vegetarians except bread. It's nice that you included
     this so that vegetarians would be aware. But, for me, I love all breakfast
     buffets especially when it's cozy and private. It'd make my breakfast more
     relaxing. Lastly, Belgium must a charming country. My Filipina friend
     actually lives here! Probably time to visit her! Oh, when the pandemic
     hopefully ends soon!
     
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 6.  Marielle January 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM
     
     We'll definitely be staying in a hotel the next time we visit Durbuy. Since
     we would like to do a longer trip than just seeing the main town (maybe
     doing some hikes and visiting the foliage) an overnight stay is indeed a
     great idea. Also love the family heritage of this hotel! Thanks for the
     suggestion, saving this for later.
     
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 7.  Indian Keto Diet January 17, 2021 at 12:36 AM
     
     Really great work, please update your blogs in future so we can read the
     blogs whenever I free.
     
     diet solution for insulin resistance
     
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 8.  Blair Villanueva January 17, 2021 at 4:48 AM
     
     This hotel is a great place with lots of history. No wonder you enjoyed
     staying with them, and made an awesome review. I am now adding this place
     to my Google Map for our future visit.
     
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 9.  Paul Healy January 17, 2021 at 11:28 PM
     
     Never heard of Durbuy but it sounds like you found a great place to stay.
     So nice that Hotel le Vieux is run by 4th generation now, that's really a
     family business. You must feel the loved welcome as soon as you walk in the
     door.
     
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 10. Ummi Nadrah January 18, 2021 at 4:14 AM
     
     I've never heard of Durbuy before, but if you say it's the smallest city in
     the world, then I must visit it! That looks like a lovely stay. It's so
     sweet that the chef prepared something off the menu for you. And I'm
     curious to know how hibiscus flavored tonic tastes like as I love most
     flower-infused drinks.
     
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 11. Medha Verma January 19, 2021 at 6:14 PM
     
     I have never heard of Durbuy to be honest and that its the smallest city in
     the world but that in itself makes it exciting to be put into one's bucket
     list! If you say its worth spending a night then I take your word for it, I
     see you have recommended a hotel, Le Vieux and their restaurant, Victoria
     as well, which is great because if I do make it there someday, at least I
     know where to stay!
     
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