Gulden Anker

Riverfront hotel in Mechelen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located by the river, Gulden Anker offers a warm welcome with a daily manager's reception and international cuisine at Restaurant Golden Anchor. Unwind on the terrace or rejuvenate in the sauna, then enjoy convenient amenities like free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting services
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Standard Triple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Canal view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ridder Dessainlaan 2, Mechelen, Flemish Region, 2800

What's nearby

  • Brussels Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lamot Conference and Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fish Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Het Anker Brewery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nekkerhal Brussels North - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 24 min drive
  • Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) - 30 min drive
  • Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 63 min drive
  • Mechelen Station - 14 min walk
  • Mechelen (ZGP-Mechelen Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Mechelen Nekkerspoel Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Antverpia - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beanice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Den Stillen Genieter - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pitawan - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪De stek - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gulden Anker

Located near a train station, Gulden Anker is a great choice for a stay in Mechelen. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Restaurant Golden Anchor, which serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge, a sauna, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Babysitting

Pets

    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting services

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (969 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Golden Anchor - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.30 per room, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Gulden Anker Hotel
Hotel Golden Anchor
Gulden Anker Mechelen
Gulden Anker Hotel Mechelen

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulden Anker offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gulden Anker does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is parking offered on site at Gulden Anker?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gulden Anker?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Gulden Anker and nearby?

Gulden Anker has a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna.

Are there restaurants at or near Gulden Anker?

Yes, Restaurant Golden Anchor offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Gulden Anker like?

Gulden Anker is located by the river, a short 3-minute walk from Brussels Gate and 19 minutes' walk from Het Anker Brewery.

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Gulden Anker Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

Goed hotel.Vlak bij het centrum.
freddy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

朝食は摂らなかったが、落ち着いた良い感じのレストランだった。 受付のスタッフがとても親切だった。 ペットボトル水が無料。 近くにコンビニ等は無さそう。
2-night trip

6/10 Good

I am not sure whether this is rated as 3 star or 4 star hotel but I would rate it as 3 star hotel. It is good value for money. It is not central but it is very easy to walk into the old town (5-10mins) and the parking is no problem at all. The room sizes are good for a city hotel and their amenities are reasonable. The staff are very helpful and welcoming and the buffet breakfasts were good and the restaurant comfortable. However in my view the use of dark colours throughout the hotel is oppressive and the rooms can be stuffy if the windows are not open or without air conditioning. Not sure whether the stuffiness is due to the heating, or the need to freshen the décor in the rooms. We did have a problem in two of the rooms with the showers running cold quite early in the morning (7.15)
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jason, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Zuzana, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nicolette, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Business trip

Robin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Czikjain, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Davide, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip