In the heart of the city, Hotel La Royale offers a tranquil escape with a charming restaurant and bar. Relax on the terrace, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy luggage storage for your convenience.
Located near a train station, Hotel La Royale is a great choice for a stay in Leuven. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 20 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 to 17 per person
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per day
Policies
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 2 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 2.5 stars.
Also known as
Hotel La Royale
Hotel La Royale Leuven
La Royale Leuven
Hotel Royale Leuven
Royale Leuven
Hotel La Royale Hotel
Hotel La Royale Leuven
Hotel La Royale Hotel Leuven
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel La Royale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel La Royale 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 Hotel La Royale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel La Royale?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hotel La Royale and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel La Royale?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel La Royale like?
Hotel La Royale is a short 6-minute walk from Leuven Station and 13 minutes' walk from Leuven Central Library.
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Reviews
Hotel La Royale Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
7.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
Breakfast
Location
Room
Train station
Service staff
Restaurant
Walking
Lobby
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Friendly staff
Will
Will, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Great breakfast, not crowded.
Robin
Robin, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2025
Great breakfast, room clean and comfortable with great view over the square. Had to wait for staff member for quite a long time to check me in.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2025
Clean room next to the central station. The room is descent no problems. The breakfast is amazing. The room is not renovated but it doesn't have any problems.
GEORGIOS
GEORGIOS, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jul 9, 2025
The staff was kind. The rooms are ok.
Gabriella
Gabriella, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Basic but clean and comfortable, and has a lovely vibe. Nice bar/restaurant. Excellent breakfast.
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Short stay. Very nice. Great breakfast included. Older facilities in a historic building. Service was great. Welcoming and helpful attendants. Great value.
Kelli
Kelli, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2023
Good location opposite main public transport links and underground car park. Easy walk to town centre and restaurants. Good breakfast.
Clive
Clive, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Location was amazing although overlooking the square, it was noisy. Room was clean but some areas worn down and not spotless. Overall enjoyed my stay and recommend the hotel.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
The hotel is in an elegant building immediately opposite the train station in Leuven and a good 10 minute walk down the main avenue to the historic and interesting centre
The room was fine - clean and tidy but, in my case had no views with the one bedroom window looking out onto a shaft (popular with pigeons, though they were not a disturbance and I had a good night's sleep!)
Breakfast was included in my rate and was an excellent buffet with hot and cold food, pastries and fresh fruit all on offer
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2024
Breakfast was very good! And nice people. Room was fine.
Geralda
Geralda, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2025
Great staff, Nice location. Average breakfast. Not in very good overall condition. Okay shower. Horrible bed. The bed is the main reason for the low mark. Lumpy and uneven.
James
James, 8-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2026
Le Royal is a rather old hotel. I was only there for two separate nights. The first room (15-16 January) was on the back of the building, small but large enough for one person. The room was quiet but there was a regular tick in the wall during the night, I suppose from the heating. The wifi didn't work well and getting the shower to produce the right temperature of water was a challenge.
The second night (19-20 January) I had a room at the front of the building overseeing the square in front of the train station. Still quiet enough. The room was larger, the wifi worked better, and the shower was friendlier.
Staff and procedures were very friendly, straightforward, and efficient. For short stays I'd recommend this hotel.
Erasmus
Erasmus, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Perfect for concerts
Perfect location close to the train station and Het Depot
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
Faire enough
The whole stay was good. The breakfast was amazing. The only problem was that the single room with the one bed, this one bed is really small and the room is small in comparison with the double beds rooms. Next time I would prefer to book a double bed room.
GEORGIOS
GEORGIOS, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 2, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at this property overall. The room was small but that didn’t matter as we were not there to spend much time in the room. It was a very clean property with breakfast included which was delicious. The 2 points that I’d say did not meet our expectations would be the pillows as the 2 they provided were very small and did not provide the support we were used to and the unavailability of a fan from the hotel. Due to the buildings age it didn’t have any air conditioning which was understandable but the window did not provide any air circulation and the hotel did not have fans available so we had to go buy one or we would not have slept. Now that is a personal preference so it’s not the hotels fault.
Overall we would stay there again, the patio options are endless in the area and the train is extremely close for easy access to anywhere you want to go.
Janine Nicole
Janine Nicole, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 16, 2025
Nice staff, the room was fine but a bit run down
Poul
Poul, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 25, 2026
Booked six nights, stayed one, checked out the next morning. On arrival the room had towels, a mattress with exposed springs, broken lighting, non-functioning heat, a persistent bathroom odor, and visible insects in the bathroom — materially different from the listing. I reported this within 15 minutes of arrival and requested another room; none was available.
The property verbally agreed to refund part of the stay but has not processed it. As of this review, I have received no refund. The booking platform has not been able to assist in resolution. I would not stay here again.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 6-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Dec 1, 2025
Shocked by the standard of the room compared to the pictures. Having prepaid we could not change hotel.
Camilla
Camilla, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 19, 2023
Amazing Hotel
Hotel team very accommodating and helpful. Location near train and shopping area. We’ll always return and stay in this hotel.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2023
Done the job like it was meant too very close to train station , friendly staff , just could do with a bit of a revamp
?? But would definitely stay there again
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2023
An old hotel, although clean and all worked well. A great stay for the money. Across the road from the railway station, and about a 15 minute walk to the old town. A good breakfast, good shower, no safe in the room.
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2023
Nice hotel near the train station. Very good staff front desk. Comfortable room. Was getting hot and open windows was a bit noisy. Staff were buying fans for the rooms which would be great.
Allen
Allen, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2022
The hotel is a typical European hotel, smaller rooms, but kept up nicely. Staff at reception, housekeeping, breakfast and bar/restaurant were excellent, friendly and helpful. Location in Leuven is fantastic. You can walk everywhere from the hotel within 20 minutes. Very convenient to train station and taxi stand if needed. Restaurants and very close. A very nice 10 day visit.
Timothy
Timothy, 8-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 7, 2025
Very, very noise surroundings
Not a single night sleep without being woken up mulitple times by noise from the street or the bars. We stayed at 3rd floor - but still very loud.
The location is central - but still we were taken by surprise of the very noisy area.