Here’s a list of some lodging options for those who have to travel to our workshops. For the workshops before April, it’s not sure if we can already use the new studio/workshop space. As we speak, Sven-the-builder is working hard to get it ready and I’ll be lending him a left hand (I have two of those) after I finish writing this list. But don’t worry (be happy), we have options on alternative locations nearby for the workshops in February/March.

Here’s the list:

• Charming Escape (Steenokkerzeel)
  Stylish bed & breakfast (two rooms) at walking distance (if you like walking, that is) from the studio (less than 3 kilometers).
• De Orangerie (Perk)
  A small but cosy bed & breakfast (only two rooms) at less than 4 kilometers from the studio. They can arrange airport transfers for you. Very reasonable rates.
• Hobbit Hotel (Zaventem)
  A hotel with 26 rooms and reasonable rates located only 5 minutes from the airport and only 10 minutes from the studio. It’s one of the preferred hotels for the company my wife works for. Be sure to book the hotel in Zaventem, not the one in Mechelen.
• Campanile Hotel (Zaventem)
  This hotel has 60 rooms and is located only 5 minutes from the airport and 10-15 minutes from the studio. Rates appear to be a tiny bit higher than the Hobbit Hotel but check if they have any discounts.
• Best Western Axis Hotel (Kortenberg)
  Located in the middle between Brussels and Leuven at less than 10 minutes from the studio. Rates are higher than the others but it’s a three star hotel with many services.

We haven’t had the chance to visit these places, but by what we’ve heard and read, they seem to be good choices. There are other lodging options nearby, certainly in the Zaventem/Diegem area since that’s right in the business area close to Brussels airport.
Share your experiences with us and if you find other good places to stay, let us know.