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Hotel Carolus

Guido Gezellelaan 49, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
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Hotel Carolus
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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54 reviews 54 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Most men's idea of heaven, and the beer is one of Belgian's best (Golden Carolus). Our room was clean and spacious with a fine view of stacked beer canisters and mysterious old brewing machines from the outside passage way. We paid a bit extra for overnight parking in the brewery car park. Breakfast is in the restaurant, where we also... More

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Alresford, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

This hotel is a one off set in the heart of the only working brewery in town. You have to pass the barrels from reception to the rooms. I thought it gave it real atmosphere. The room was spacious and modern, not all that well sound proved from those above but clean and comfortable. The reception area is in the... More

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Levem FIFE
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

The Hotel is part of a brewery and has an excellent gift shop and if you're a beer fan you will love it. The hotel rooms however are basic and in urgent need of modernisation as does the bathroom with the shower being a simple affair with an antiquated shower curtain over base arrangement. An awkward nights sleep in a... More

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Stowmarket, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

This was our second stay here and it was more enjoyable than the first time. This time we had a lovely meal in the restaurant. The meals are very individual, well presented and good value for money. The beer on draught comes directly from the brewery on site. You can also do brewery tours there with a taste of 2... More

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Immingham
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57 reviews 57 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

This hotel is also a working brewery, so my husband (who loves Belgian beer was really jealous as he was not with me). I stayed here before while on business, so was quite happy to stay here again. The reception was friendly and efficient, and the check in smooth and very easy The rooms are large and comfortable, although there... More

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glasgow
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74 reviews 74 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

This is a brewery hotel. The rooms are big and comfortable and there are tea/coffee making facilities,a big plus. We ate here in the evening which was robust cooking . The beers are superb and we bought some from the brewery shop next morning to bring home. This would be a great weekend destination! Mechelen is a lovely town.

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Herts
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21 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

The room we stayed in was a good size but a bit dark and dreary and could do with a refurbish as well as the bathroom. Bed very comfortable. Had a good nights sleep. Breakfast was served in the Bar/ restaurant seperate from the hotel and was a typical help yourself continental breakfast. Did not think it was good value... More

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Worthing UK
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34 reviews 34 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

We stayed for just one night but wished we had more time. The hotel is a beer drinkers dream. The rooms are OK- more of a comfy motel standard than luxurious. The attached restaurant is fantastic- good food., and being part of a brewery has all the quality beers expected from a Belgian Brewery. There is an outside seating area... More

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Staffordshire
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35 reviews 35 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012 via mobile

We booked the hotel because it was a little novel to stay on the site of a brewery and I had tried and enjoyed some Carolus beers. I had no expectations when we arrived, as I wasn't sure how well a working brewery could pull off accommodation too. As some previous reviews state, the rooms are a little basic, but... More

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Backnang, Germany
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33 reviews 33 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

Let's get this out right away. I LOVE Belgian beer. So to stay in a hotel in a brewery was a must. And it turned out to be great! The location is about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Mechelen, on the city ring road, making for easy access. There is parking behind a barrier (which you get the... More

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Also Known As:
Carolus Hotel Mechelen
Address: Guido Gezellelaan 49, Mechelen 2800, Belgium
Region: Belgium > Flanders > Antwerp Province > Mechelen
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