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title: "August vs Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. August or Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen in Antwerp? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/august-antwerp-vs-van-der-valk-hotel-antwerpen-antwerp/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# August vs Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen

Both are in Antwerp, 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Berchem
## [August](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/august-antwerp/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1165797/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Borgerhout
## [Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/van-der-valk-hotel-antwerpen-antwerp/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 3 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2265025/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.9 km apart.

### Choose August if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a spa and wellness

### Choose Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen if you want

-   free parking

### Why is August better than Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5) (+0.7)
2.  430 m closer to the beach (4.0 km vs 4.4 km) (−430 m)
3.  710 m closer to the city centre (−710 m)
4.  Has a spa
5.  Includes free breakfast
6.  20 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+20)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 43) (+18)

### Why is Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen better than August?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  More guest reviews (82 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable (×4.8)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | August | Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Location | 6.1  (+1.1) | 5.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+2.5) | 5.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 5.0 | 5.5  (+0.5) |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 8.1  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.2) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+0.7) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 17 | 82  (+65) |
| Rank in Antwerp | top 18%  (+34%) | top 52% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.1  (+1.1) | 5.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km  (−710 m) | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 620 m | 500 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 3.1 km | 2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34  (+20) | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+5) | 14 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/van-der-valk-hotel-antwerpen-antwerp-vs-august-antwerp/)

## Location

1.9 km apart

## August or Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen: common questions

### Which is better, August or Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen?

They are evenly matched. August is stronger in guest rating, location, facilities; Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen is stronger in families, spa & wellness, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, August or Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

August is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen.

### How far apart are August and Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen?

The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/august-antwerp-vs-van-der-valk-hotel-antwerpen-antwerp/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/