The night spent at Hotel Carolus located on the grounds of Brouwerij Het Anker was certainly a highlight of a recent trip to Belgium. The entire experience from soup to nuts was outstanding. The newly renovated hotel was very clean and quite comfortable. Definitely the largest room we had during our travels. Right next door is the brewery and brasserie... More

Even if I didn't have an affinity for beer, this place has it all. It provides a comfortable room within steps from a delicious restaurant as well as being a short walk to the center of Mechelen. While I cannot recommend the beer with enough superlatives, the place is really made special by the terrific people who work there. And... More

This hotel is located in Mechelen, Belgium, about 40 mins drive from the Brussels Airport, its basically a brewery managed by some wonderful ladies, the rooms are nice and clean with free wi-fi internet though the signal strength is a little weak. There is a McDonald located very close to the hotel and there are restaurants nearby. This is only... More

The Carolus is really difficult to rate. On the one hand, one does not wish to do the friendly propietors a disservice - on the other, I have to admit I felt a bit disappointed (after reading some of the raving reviews here) when I finally got there. The location of the hotel is certainly adequate and a novelty too...it... More

A delightful small family run hotel within walking distance of the town. Superb buffet breakfast and very attentive staff. They now have a newly refurbished brasserie open serving delicious foot and of course beer.

We stayed in this hotel on a recent business trip to Mechelen. The hotel itself is part of the Carolus Brewery ( unfortunately the brewery and brasserie is closed due to extensive refurbishment but this did not hinder us staying there. The rooms are large but basic and emaculate as is the whole hotel . The staff are very friendly... More

This small hotel (about 20 rooms) is ideally situated at the edge of the city centre less than 10 min. walk from the ‘Grote Markt’. As long as you stay in the city centre there is no need to make use of the buses. The hotel has Its own free parking. It is part of Brewery ‘Het Anker’ and is... More

This hotel is situated on the Het Anker Brewery site and a 100 metres from their very popular restaurant. If you sample the brewery's products, and I recommend them, you will need to stay at their hotel as they are powerful ales and you will not be able to drive or even walk far after drinking them. They advise that... More

We stayed here for 4 days in March 2007 and I can highly recommend it. Having visited major cities in Flanders in the past we chose Mechelen for a few days holiday and it is a very pretty, old town, a little quiet maybe, but very restful and lovely to walk around. The Hotel Carolus is welcoming, friendly, spacious and... More