In the heart of Mechelen's shopping district, Novotel Mechelen Centrum offers a refreshing retreat. Savor brunch or dinner at Foodsquare restaurant, unwind in the steam room, and enjoy WiFi throughout your stay. The helpful multilingual staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Mechelen (ZGP-Mechelen Train Station) - 15 min walk
Mechelen Nekkerspoel Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
't Ankertje aan de Dijle - 2 min walk
De Gouden Vis - 3 min walk
Café de Wei - 2 min walk
Café Antverpia - 1 min walk
Den Stillen Genieter - 2 min walk
About this property
Novotel Mechelen Centrum
Located near a train station, Novotel Mechelen Centrum is a great choice for a stay in Mechelen. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Foodsquare, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a steam room, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
122 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 26 per day)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (1206 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
Steam room
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Foodsquare - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the FairMoove and Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 7.73 per room, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 23.50 for adults and EUR 23.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 26 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Novotel Mechelen Centrum offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Mechelen Centrum 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.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Mechelen Centrum?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Mechelen Centrum?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Novotel Mechelen Centrum and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities like a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Mechelen Centrum?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Foodsquare.
What's the area around Novotel Mechelen Centrum like?
Novotel Mechelen Centrum is in the heart of Mechelen, a short 2-minute walk from Fish Market and 6 minutes' walk from Brussels Gate.
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Reviews
Novotel Mechelen Centrum Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were varied and catered to different dietary needs with gluten-free and vegan products available. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Plentiful breakfast menu, relaxed vibe and modern and clean hotel throughout
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Nice hotel and breakfast. Extremely good location.
Tomasz
Tomasz, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2026
Check in was friendly and helpful. Our room on lower floor was a little noisy, so would suggest requesting an upper level. Small issue. Room was reasonably big, clean and comfortable. Close to all sites, shops and restaurants. Really good.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Ideally located, value for money, parking nextdoor
Nice clean comfortable room, friendly professional staff
Achille
Achille, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Very nice hotel and good locations.
Nao
Nao, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Would definitely recommend this hotel for families. Great breakfast and very central.
Gillian Clare
Gillian Clare, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Great location, staff very helpful and friendly and an amazing place to visit
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Great hotel, friendly staff, comfortable beds. The room was a clean. The AC worked ok, no complaints but the room did get a little warm for my taste. Overall great hotel.
Maricher
Maricher, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2025
This hotel was excellent for us and highly recommended. The best part was the staff and how accomodating and helpful they were. Thank you!
Hermes
Hermes, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2024
nice hotel.
good breakfast.
clean room.
SHUJI
SHUJI, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent location, staff was very friendly, breakfast was okay not great. Easy parking too.
Peshang
Peshang, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Friendly staff and very pleasant room. Great location too !
Justin
Justin, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2025
Good location, hotel and room clean. A tasty breakfast, everyone will find something for themselves, gluten-free and vegan products available.
Marta
Marta, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2024
Centrally located, but still quiet. Excellent for city breaks as most customers seen to be business travellers - no crowds at breakfast.
Risto
Risto, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Very nice hotel
Well cleaned rooms. Service was excellent
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Nice hotel
Centrally located, courteous staff, because I'm an ACCOR member had an early check in well midday if you want to call that early but it's better than 3pm, the room is very nice only the shower itself is small but overall no issues
Mr Jonny
Mr Jonny, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2024
Good location for the centre of town. Rather tired rooms that need to be updated. Overall average. Service was friendly.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent with a few design flaws. Recommended.
Service and stay was excellent. Location is perfect, near fish market, shopping area and historic square. Staff is friendly and attentive. Refrigerator is helpful and you have both a kettle and Nespresso machine in the room. Better picture of the rooms on the website would be helpful. I upgraded to an “executive suite” because I saw a bathtub shower and find stepping over and into a bathtub cumbersome post knee injury. The shower in the executive suite still requires about an 18 centimeter step up. Small shower, be careful not to jam a finger in the shower door an it opens or closes. Anything that wasn’t perfect was due to poor design on the part of the architects who designed the rooms. It seemed that the HVac was not great but then I realized that the air conditioning worked well. The swinging doors on the shower room if left open provide extra light in the room and make late night trips to the sink easier and quieter. But the door will block the vent and the cool air behind the door surrounds the thermostat but doesn’t get to the guests so the air conditioner will shut down. Keep the bathroom door closed and the room will cool off nicely. The retractable vanity mirror was mounted so high that if you are 5 ft 5 or less you will be looking directly up at it. There are outlets on both sides of the bed which is great but not by the bathroom mirrors. The built in night stands were tiny so you can’t put much there in addition to your phone. Excellent overall
Kelli
Kelli, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2026
Clean hotel, good breakfast. It would be good have some sign boards leading the guest to the parking lot.
Hisham
Hisham, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2025
Great Hotel
Andy
Andy, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
Just ideal for any stay in Mechelen.
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2025
Breakfast can be improved
Jevgenij
Jevgenij, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
It was a good stay right in the centre, clean and quiet room