Booked this hotel for an overnight stay on the way to Germany. Car parking was public & 5 minute walk from hotel. Room was tired, scuffed & not very good, there was damaged flooring by window & a very noisy fridge ! Bathroom was basic, overhead shower with inadequate water flow, cheap shower curtain which was pulled in by the extraction system, poor lighting and a basin that did not retain water due to a loose fitting plug. Also the towels were cheap & very small. Have stayed in much better rooms in 2 star hotels. On the plus side the staff were very helpful & both the bar & restaurant light & bright with very good service. The menu was small but adequate & reasonably priced by Belgium standards. Breakfast was continental buffet with a fairly good choice.
Why does the hotel not train staff to check out the rooms properly, most things can be corrected with very little cost & effort. This hotel really does not warrant a 4 star rating even allowing for Best Westerns optimistic approach to grading. Will not stay at this hotel again.
- Best Western Aalter
- Aalter Best Western
