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Kasteel van Ordingen
Sint-Truiden, Limburg, Belgium · Independent · High Luxury
Kasteel van Ordingen is a Flemish Renaissance castle in the Haspengouw orchards at Sint-Truiden, a Relais & Châteaux member since 2022, moated and surrounded by fruit trees. Owner Richard Sleurs and designer Pieter Porters shaped 32 rooms, including commandery suites. Restaurant Aurum, once Michelin-starred under Gary Kirchens, is now led by chef Arne Beirinckx after Kirchens left in August 2025 and the star was surrendered.
- 32 rooms
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Kasteel van Ordingen
- The Renaissance house is surrounded by water moats and Haspengouw fruit orchards.
- Interior designer Pieter Porters did the 32 rooms, including commandery suites.
- Aurum held a Michelin star from 2022 under Gary Kirchens; after his August 2025 departure the star was surrendered and Arne Beirinckx took over.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Kasteel van Ordingen is a restored Flemish Renaissance castle at Sint-Truiden, opened as a hotel under Richard Sleurs. It joined Relais & Châteaux in 2022. Thirty-two rooms, including commandery suites decorated by Pieter Porters, occupy the moated castle among Haspengouw fruit orchards. Restaurant Aurum held a Michelin star from 2022 under chef Gary Kirchens; the collaboration ended in August 2025 and the star was returned. Arne Beirinckx took the kitchen on 18 August 2025.
Restaurants and bars
- Aurum — Restaurant · Contemporary Belgian · Chef Arne Beirinckx
- Bistro Richard — Restaurant · Bistro classics
Experiences
- Fine dining at restaurant Aurum — Gastronomic creations by chef Arne Beirinckx, offered as a continuation of a meeting or seminar.
- Bistro Richard classic bistro meals — Seasonal lunch or dinner in a no-nonsense setting, offered during working days.
- Private lunch or dinner in Bistro Richard — Private lunch or dinner that can be arranged on request.
- Private dinners in the Ridderzaal — The Ridderzaal, part of restaurant Aurum, is offered for refined dinners and special celebrations.
Amenities
- High-tech multifunctional screen in all meeting rooms
- WiFi
- Daylight
- Meeting tools
- Facilitator's kit
- Free parking
- Dedicated on-site manager
- Coffee machine and selected teas (Champagne and Superieure rooms)
- Coffee corner and lounge area (Millesime room)
- Outdoor workspaces surrounded by trees
- Meetings bookable per day or per half day
- À la carte meeting or meeting package
- Private dinner and personalised private services
- Combination packages: meeting with lunch, dinner or overnight stay
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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