Crowne Plaza Antwerp

With its top location and outstanding service, the four-star deluxe Crowne Plaza Antwerp is the leading hotel for both the leisure and business traveler.

It offers 262 elegantly appointed bedrooms and suites, fulfilling all the needs of today's guests: Modem connection points, Internet access, air-conditioning, minibar, trouser press, hairdryer and free tea & coffee making facilities. For the safety of our guests, all public areas are surveilled by a camera security system.

With its status of Landmark in Antwerp, the hotel is 'the place to meet'. Crowne Plaza Antwerp offers 14 conference suites, accommodating up to 850 attendees. Eight state-of-the-art conference suites are located on the Skyline Floor and have a breathtaking panoramic view over the city.

Plaza One for Two embraces a superb bar serving a full range of top quality bar snacks and a fine dining restaurant for a quick business lunch, an extensive buffet or an à la carte delicacy.

Crowne Plaza Antwerp offers its guests free access to the exclusive World Class Health Academy, featuring a large indoor pool, aqua gym, sauna, steam-room, gym and cardio room.

If you travel by car, you can make use of our newly renovated charged parking for up to 170 cars. Around the hotel, there is free parking for approximately 750 car.

Unique in Antwerp is the airport shuttle bus, running every hour to and from Brussels International Airport.

Crowne Plaza Antwerp is the preferred choice for business & leisure travelers. Local transportation (buses, taxis and trams) takes you to the historical city centre, located a stone's throw away from the hotel.

Transportation to / from the Hotel

• Antwerp Airport: 5 km
• Brussels International Airport: 40 km - 30 minutes by taxi, 40 minutes by shuttle bus
• Antwerp Central Station: 3 km - 10 minutes by taxi, 20 minutes by public transport

The Antwerp city centre is easy to reach by public transport and Sabena Shuttle Bus, which operates to and from Brussels Airport, and stops in front of the hotel.

The shuttle bus daily timetable from the Crowne Plaza Antwerp to Brussels Airport commences at 5:40 am, and the last bus leaves at 10:10 pm. The shuttle bus from Brussels Airport to the Crowne Plaza commences at 7:00 am and the last bus leaves at 11:00 pm. Journey time is 40 minutes.

Driving Directions

Coming from Ghent

• Driving on E17, follow signs for Antwerpen Centrum
• Go past the Kennedy Tunnel and take second exit - Berchem-Wilrijk (No 5)
• The hotel is situated next to the exit

Rooms & Suites

Crowne Plaza Antwerp offers 262 elegantly appointed rooms of which 6 suites, tailored to meet today's business or leisure traveler's requirements.

All rooms include the following amenities & services:

Facilities

• Duvets
• Individual air-conditioning
• Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities
• Remote controlled satellite colour TV
• Modem connection points for high-speed Internet access
• Two telephones with ISDN line
• Minibar
• In-room safe
• Trouser press
• Hairdryer
• Iron & iron board

Services

• Express check-in
• Express check-out
• 24-hour-in-house movies
• Wake-up call service

All Suites offer the following additional services

• Video
• Hi-Fi
• A range of beauty articles including body lotion, relaxation water and bath salt
• Our two king suites on the Skyline Floor offer a panoramic view over the city of Antwerp

21 Superior rooms as of 1st September 2003

• Espresso Machine
• 25% discount on Food & Beverage
• 30 minutes free high speed internet access
• complimentary newspaper

The exclusive World Class Health Academy has all the facilities to relax: swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium and fully equipped fitness area. A comprehensive range of services are at your disposal at the Business Centre.

Services

• Doctor / Dentist on call 24 hours
• Postal service
• Small pets are allowed in the hotel
• Babysitting available upon request
• Credit cards accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard / Eurocard and JCB
• Express check-out
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• 24-hour Reception Desk
• 24-hour Porter service
• 16-hour Concierge

World Class Health Academy

The World Class Health Academy's philosophy is that you need a methodical approach and a stimulating setting to build up a good condition. World Class Health Academy membership not only implies a goal-oriented approach but also the right atmosphere in a great setting. Relaxed enjoyment of controlled exercise summarises our vision.

You decide yourself what you want to do. Tanning in the solarium? Or maybe you want some exercises? No problem... Our experienced instructors work out a training programme with you on the most advanced fitness equipment.

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure and our personal and professional advice ensure you feel reborn when you leave the Crowne Plaza.

Fitness Area

• Leg press
• Lat pull down
• High / low pulley
• Combination press
• Hyper extension
• Dip / leg raise
• Dumb-bells from 1-20 kg
• Heavy duty treadmill (2x)
• Total body heavy duty cross trainer
• Lifecycle upright bike (2x)
• Heavy duty stair climber
• Concept II indoor rower

Wet Area

• Eucalyptus / Turkish steam bath
• Sauna
• Cold bath and individual showers
• Relaxation area

Pool Area

• Swimming pool: 6 x 12 metres from 1 metre to 2.40 metre depth
• Aqua-gym (on request)

Jogging routes are available from the Reception Desk of the World Class Health Academy. Swimming costumes are available.

Business Centre

Business services include:

• Computer with Internet access
• Secretarial services
• Printer
• Facsimile
• E-mail service
• Photocopier and to make your own slides
• Courier Service in the Guest Relations Office

Open: Monday to Friday. After closing time please contact the Reception for assistance.

Priority Club® Rewards

With Priority Club Rewards you will benefit from the awards and privileges that membership can bring. As a member you will receive special benefits every time you stay in a InterContinentalTM Hotels Group hotel worldwide at a qualifying rate.

Business World Programme

The corporate rate for all Holiday Inn Hotels worldwide is always minimum 10% lower than the rack rate.

The Business World Programme brochure indicates all corporate rates worldwide. If you wish to know the corporate rate of a Holiday Inn Hotel, in any other region, please call the hotel directly or the Toll Free Number (for Belgium 0800 1 99 77).

Dining & Entertainment

Plaza One for Two embraces a superb bar and a fine dining restaurant.

The Plaza Bar serves a full range of drinks and top quality bar snacks. Put the last touches on your day with a multi-colored cocktail.

Plaza One for Two combines fine dining, wine and excellent service. Experience our sensational Breakfast Buffet, a quick business lunch, a Sunday Brunch or à la carte delicacy in a soothing atmosphere.

Plaza One for Two Plaza One for Two compromises of a superb bar, which also serves a full range of top quality bar snacks; a buffet for a quick business lunch or leisurely Sunday brunch and, for the connoisseur, an à la Carte restaurant, which combines fine cooking, wines and service.

Plaza One for Two Bar:  Our bar offers famous local beers or cocktails.

Open:

Restaurant Breakfast - 06:00 to 10:30  Lunch - 12:00 to 14:30  Dinner - 18:30 to 22:30

Bar Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 01:00  Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 01:00

The Lobby Bar is the place to meet in Antwerp. Treat yourself to a delicious cup of coffee in the morning, spice up your business meeting with a salad or a snack and enjoy a fine glass of wine after a hard day of work.

Lobby Bar:  The Lobby Bar is the ideal place to rest or just to have a coffee and a small snack.

Open: Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 21:00 Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

Dine in the privacy of your own room using the hotel's 24-hour Room Service. For your personal convenience 24-hour in-room dining is available. Our culinary team will be pleased to serve you with something special.