Hotel August A former Augustinian monastery as an urban retreat

A former Augustinian monastery is transformed into an urban retreat that embraces the sacred soul of the site while captivating with modernist touches in every little detail. The hotel is located in Het Groen Kwartier (the Green Quarter) a traffic-free area on the site of a large 19th-century former military hospital that once belonged to the Belgian Army.

The neighborhood is very lively with many new stores, restaurants and small cafes. It is close to the Zurenborg neighborhood with its impressive Art Nouveau and fin-de-siècle mansions.

For the reconstruction of the property, consisting of 5 buildings, the well-known Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen could be won. He is one of the leading figures in the Antwerp design scene.

The former monastery houses 44 rooms and suites, no two rooms are alike, each has its own unique charm. If you want to stay extra comfortable we recommend the August Suite. With a personal living room, a large sleeping area and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and large bathtub, it offers every imaginable comfort. Enjoy views of the courtyard, chapel and swimming pond from your private balcony. The room is accessible via a small staircase.

The atmospheric restaurant, located in the corridor surrounding the original chapel, offers creative dishes that follow the rhythm of the seasons. The hotel’s own wellness area invites you to warm up in the sauna and hammam. Cool off with a fresh ice scrub, in the outdoor shower or in the outdoor swimming pond. August also has 4 meeting rooms, a private library and a pavilion in one of the gardens. Perfect places for a business meeting or a private party.

Hotel, restaurant, bar, wellness, shop and gardens located in the vibrant city of Antwerp.