B&B De Lachende Engel

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Historic Setting: B&B De Lachende Engel in Mechelen is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a terrace, outdoor seating area, and soundproofing. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and an electric vehicle charging station. Paid off-site parking is available. Prime Location: Located 18 km from Brussels Airport, the property is a short walk from Mechelen Trainstation and attractions such as Fishmarket Mechelen and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk. Scuba diving is available in the surroundings. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and central location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Mechelen, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Breakfast info

Continental

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shauna
Ireland Ireland
“The Host Rita was absolutely amazing! Unfortunately during our stay I ended up in hospital.. She came to the hospital with fresh clothes for me and made sure I was ok. She was amazing and such a good host.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous B&B very conveniently located for the railway station and old town of Mechelen, extremely comfortable, clean and has bucket loads of character. The owner Rita was exceptionally helpful, organised and did her best to look after me. She...”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a very comfortable stay in the room on the second floor with the extra living space. Rita is a very welcoming and helpful host and provided wonderful breakfasts. The B&B is conveniently located half way between the railway station and the...”
Pereira
Ireland Ireland
“Amazing Place Rita is very polite, treated me very well and the house is very clean and organized”
Anthony
Netherlands Netherlands
“The house is full of purposely placed objects. Several mirrors were placed to reflect more light. A better and more varied breakfast is almost unthinkable.”
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great for walking around the city. The host Rita was extremely helpful and generous, she provided everything we needed plus extras like packed lunch and free drinks. We had the second floor which was a large, comfortable lounge...”
Yulia
Netherlands Netherlands
“I liked the vibe of this place and the location. But the most of all, I liked the hospitality we received from Rita! What an amazing host.”
Alessandro
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“A beautiful house, super rooms a delicious breakfast and an even better host. 5 star hotels 4are nothing compared to this place! A wonderful stay with a wonderful person. A liitle gem”
Carolyn
Germany Germany
“Had a wonderful stay here. The room was huge and so cosy, with lots of beautiful things to admire. The washroom and outdoor patio was the same, I only wish I'd had more time to enjoy. The breakfast was personalised and also very generous with...”
Petra
Belgium Belgium
“Het was ons een waar genoegen om bij Rita te gast te mogen zijn. De manier waarop zij ons wegwijs maakte, de enorme gastvrijheid waarmee we ontvangen werden en de positiviteit waarmee Rita in het leven staat, was voor ons echt een meerwaarde. 's...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
Host review score
Do you want to spend the night in Mechelen and are you looking for something more unusual? Do you enjoy the good life? Then De lachende Engel may be just the place for you. Our B&B is situated in a nineteenth-century three-storey townhouse complete with beautifully furnished themed rooms and all the facilities a guest could wish. We will give you a warm welcome so you will feel right at home and serve you a copious and healthy breakfast in the morning
Languages spoken: English,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

B&B De Lachende Engel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cancellations: Guests can cancel for free until 14 days before arrival. Guests pay the first night if they cancel within 14 days of arrival. If guests do not arrive then they have to pay the total price. Guests can cancel their reservation using the link in your confirmation email.

Prepayment: Guests will be charged a prepayment of 40% of the total price after making the reservation.

Accommodation fee for services not applicable.

Please inform B&B De Lachende Engel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.