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pentahotel Leuven

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near Pope's College

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Front of property
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

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Alfons Smetsplein 7, Leuven, Flämisch-Brabant, 3000
  • Popular LocationLeuven Town Hall4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLadeuze Square5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus7 min drive
  • AirportBrussels (BRU-Brussels - National)27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Penta)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room (Penta)

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite (penta) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite (penta)

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Room (penta Single) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (penta Single)

7.5/10 Good
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Leuven

Heart of Leuven.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Pope's College and M - Museum Leuven. Leuven Christmas Market and Leuven Central Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Leuven Central Library - 4 min walk
  • Leuven Town Hall - 4 min walk
  • Ladeuze Square - 5 min walk
  • KU Leuven - 5 min drive
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Leuven Station - 14 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Madmum Coffee Roasters & Bar - 1 min walk
  • Otomat - 2 min walk
  • Mont Café - 1 min walk
  • Lapaz - 2 min walk
  • Ruba - 1 min walk

About this property

pentahotel Leuven

4-star Art Deco hotel near Pope's College
Pentahotel Leuven offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and in-room fitness. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 581 square feet (54 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly pentahotel Leuven. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Leuven hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 581 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1986
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Pentahotel Leuven offers 103 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Leuven hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free long-distance calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 24 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Rowing machine
  • Safe
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel is located in a car-free zone. Access is limited to local traffic and guests of the hotel. Guests must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 24 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 22 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (EUR 250).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is pentahotel Leuven to the airport?

Pentahotel Leuven is 15.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at pentahotel Leuven?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at pentahotel Leuven on Jun 16, 2024 start from $112.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does pentahotel Leuven have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at pentahotel Leuven.

Does pentahotel Leuven offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at pentahotel Leuven, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 24 for adults and EUR 12 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at pentahotel Leuven?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at pentahotel Leuven?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at pentahotel Leuven?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 22 per day.

Does pentahotel Leuven have a pool?

Pentahotel Leuven does not have a pool.

Does pentahotel Leuven have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is pentahotel Leuven to downtown Leuven?

Pentahotel Leuven is 0.2 mi away from Leuven.

pentahotel Leuven Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 571 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 571 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff!
Great customer service and help with changing rooms.Location is fantastic, but the hotel needs a bit of TLC…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

SUN

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

SUN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SUN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Excellent location
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice
Lovely boutique style hotel in the centre of Leuven. Excellent customer service, good sized room, clean and well appointed. Above average breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The noise from outside was so bad I slept for only a couple of hours. Never experienced noise like that. Needs proper insulation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No transportation needed one you arrive to property ( everything is at walking distance)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023