This hotel is absolutely not worth its 4 stars! Rooms are spacious but completely outdated. Carpets are worn out, have dirty spots. The buffet breakfast was poor and the quality of the food wasn't good at all. On Monday you could find the leftovers from Sunday. For wifi acces you have to pay extra (in 2011 in a 4-star hotel???).
I wouldn't reccommend this hotel to anyone. You can find far better hotels even in the 3-star category.

The hotel is near antwerp, 20 min to antwerp (car). Public transport bus 32(20 min).
The rooms are very big, the bathroom had a heated floor, push a button under the sink.
The breakfast was tasty and a lot. The staff was very friendly. The fitness is a cross the street. There is no bar in the hotel, and no minibar.

This hotel is rated as 4 star, but seems more like a 3 star. Rooms are quite big in Europe standards and have basic functionalities; nothing luxury. Yet, it is quiet a recommendable hotel if you are travelling with your car as it is a bit far away from Antwerpen and has a good price-quailty ratio (i.e it's cheap). Hotel has free parking and there is more than enough parking space. The only negative comment I can make is that you will not have a great breakfast there. The choices are limited. If I should give a score; 7/10.

Accustomed to Best Western hotels in America, Ter Elst was found lacking in several respects. The room and bathroom were recently remodeled and spacious but sorely lacking in basic furniture -- no drawers, dressers or shelves for clothing -- only a single closet with hangers. This lack is probably okay for what appears to be the typical business client staying one night to attend the many conferences hosted by the hotel but totally Spartan for a leisure stay of several days -- living out of suitcases on the floor. Although the lobby and complimentary breakfast facilities were nicely appointed, the lobby bar never opened nor was it possible to obtain ice (perhaps only Americans want ice and minibars). Not much to see/do in easy walking distance during the winter months but off a main road about 100 yards and quiet. Nearest public bus about 500 yds away. Many other Best Western hotels have guest laundry facilities available, not Ter Elst.