Antwerp

SoCal2NYC · Sep 28, 2008

So I am trying to plan a trip for the spring. I was thinking Vienna since my old intern lives there and would know someone to show me around; but, then I decided I think I may want to go to Antwerp instead.
What's the weather like in April?
Any tips in general?
I like the look of Hotel Julien
http://www.hotel-julien.com/home.html

Would 4-5 days be enough?
I was thinking leave late Wednesday night, get there Thursday morning and then leave Sunday afternoon.
Aside from AA and Delta it looks like Jet Airways and Brussels Airlines fly direct from JFK to Brussels; but, some of them are the same exact times so I feel it might be a code share. But, what's the deal with JA or BA?

SoCal2NYC · Sep 28, 2008

I just noticed that Jet Airways is Indian...I love the food; but, not sure I can spend 7 hrs surrounded by them.

itsstillmatt · Sep 28, 2008

Antwerp is an amazing city. Tons of life and lots of style. Don't bother with Brussles.

I like Vienna, but you will have more fun in Antwerp.

SoCal2NYC · Sep 28, 2008

That's what I like to hear.

nootje · Sep 28, 2008

yup, you'll have fun in antwerp... the hotel is rather good, can ask around for the absolute #1 if you're interested, plenty of shopping to go around and 4 to 5 days would be plenty.

SoCal2NYC · Sep 28, 2008

Yes please let me know the "Absolute #1" hotel.

fritzl · Sep 28, 2008

Why don't you expand your trip and see both?

SoCal2NYC · Sep 28, 2008

Time constraints.

fritzl · Sep 28, 2008

So we can expect you in Vienna in spring 2010

Prince · Sep 28, 2008

If you go 5 days, you could take the train (45 minutes or so) to Brussels to get an impression of that city as well. Antwerp is a great city though, one of my favourites. I'm planning another trip again for december as well. Great for shopping, good restaurants, great people.

LabelKing · Sep 28, 2008

They have a nice glove store there--Boon.

Ixelles · Sep 28, 2008

Lived 3 years there (and still live down the road in US terms). I have stayed here before, but it might be too kitschy for you. http://www.dewittelelie.be/en/index.html

I can come up with some other recs given a couple of days...

Flieger · Sep 28, 2008

Maybe a short visit to the Netherlands would be interesting as well Socal.
Antwerp is the place to be currently in Belgium. Brugge is very beautiful as well.

hossoso · Sep 28, 2008

Originally Posted by Flieger

Maybe a short visit to the Netherlands would be interesting as well Socal.
Antwerp is the place to be currently in Belgium. Brugge is very beautiful as well.

'In Bruge' is an awesome movie. Colin Farrel is really funny and the backdrops are beautiful.

Trilby · Sep 28, 2008

Antwerp is a great city. But if you've got 4-5 days, I would spend a bit of time in Brussels too. It's a very underrated place.

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