Hilton Antwerp Old Town

With a location as central as it gets — directly adjacent to the cathedral and perched above the main square (Groenplaats) — this 215-room Hilton features the brand's signature combined emphasis on sleek formality and modern casual comforts, here accommodating both the solo businessman and the casual traveller. Opened in 1996 inside a former grand department store in a building from the 1870s, with a warm foyer marked by marble and wood. There's a 24-hour gym, but it's basic. Within easy reach of all things gay and consumer.