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pentahotel Leuven

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Restaurant
A modern building with a brick-paved entrance and a sign for the Centra Hotel.
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Alfons Smetsplein 7, Leuven, Flämisch-Brabant, 3000
  • Place, Ladeuze Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Leuven Central Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Leuven Town Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (penta Single) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (penta Single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room (Penta) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Penta)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and skylights.

Junior Suite (penta)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

penta Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room (Penta) (1 King Bed)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (penta) (1 King Bed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

pentahotel Leuven

This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pentahotel Leuven offers 103 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Leuven hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 41-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and in-room fitness.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at pentahotel Leuven. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pope's College. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour gym and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from Pope's College and M - Museum Leuven
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Pentahotel Leuven offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and in-room fitness. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 581 square feet (54 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly pentahotel Leuven. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Leuven hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Pentalounge – On-site bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 24 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 27 for adults and EUR 13.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pentalounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 581 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (119 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Rowing machine
  • Safe
  • Stationary bicycle
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
It is the property’s policy that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated at the property without an accompanying parent or legal guardian. Guests are required to provide proof of the parental or legal guardian relationship and authorisation upon arrival.
This hotel is located in a car-free zone. Access is limited to local traffic and guests of the hotel. Guests must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately EUR 27 for adults and from EUR 13.5 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 24 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (EUR 250).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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pentahotel Leuven Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 755 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly staff. Nice healthy breakfast and cozy lounge
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here this year and loved it. Friendly staff extremely comfortable beds nice atmospheres will be the go to hotel when coming to Lueven
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location. Lovely room. Helpful staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Leuven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value hotel. Comfortable and quiet. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easily walkable to the train station and attractions. Staff friendly and helpful. Lots of great places to eat locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Idris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Location for food and chill out, Excellent and friendly Staff. Really laid back hotel with good vibes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location and service in Leuven!

Absolutely perfect location with superb friendly service.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very cool hotel, central, great bed, nice bathroom and shower, lobby bar with Belgian beers. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in central location. Welcoming and attentive staff. Great breakfast. Spacious & clean room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and good staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great choice for Leuven

I love this hotel! Very fresh and comfortable, with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sanho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is located in the middle of downtown so very noisy until mid minght. Many of young people shouted outside so I could not sleep well. But the adventage of location is obvious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Great downtown location. Reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet is a good deal!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Carpets in the room and hallway were stained and seemed old.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location with secure parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Excellent location
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Pentahotel

Had a great stay - location was amazing. Bar / Receiption area was welcoming. Breakfast was great - so much choice and good coffee too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for eating and close to everything. Oude Market. Shopping street,and eating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025