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La Butte aux Bois
Lanaken, Limburg, Belgium · Independent · Core Luxury
A 1924 manor on the edge of Belgium's Hoge Kempen National Park, La Butte aux Bois holds a MICHELIN Key and the only Shiseido Institute spa in the Benelux, one of just five on earth. Sixty-two rooms spread across the original Manoir, a lakeside Villa, and forest-facing La Forêt, with geological objects from the GRANADA gallery threaded through the public rooms.
- 62 rooms
- Opened 1924
- Neighborhood: Hoge Kempen
About La Butte aux Bois
- The Shiseido Institute here is the only one in the Benelux and one of five worldwide, with a panoramic sauna, hammam, infrared cabins, and an indoor pool facing the national park.
- Guest rooms occupy three buildings: Le Manoir (the 1924 nobleman's villa), La Villa overlooking a small lake, and La Forêt, the newest wing with floor-to-ceiling forest windows.
- Fine-dining restaurant La Source held two Michelin stars under chef Ralf Berendsen from 2017 until his July 2025 departure; Ralph Hermans took over in August 2025 and the restaurant is currently listed, not starred.
- Bistrot Le Ciel, led by chef Pieter Beurskens, is built around a subtropical tree and a collection of ammolites, crystals, and petrified wood.
History
Domaine La Butte aux Bois occupies a 1924 manor estate on Paalsteenlaan at the edge of Hoge Kempen National Park in Lanaken, Belgian Limburg. The Bullens family opened a restaurant here in 1986 and later the hotel; Swiss family Pohl and Jochen Leën later acquired it. Sixty-two rooms now span Le Manoir, La Villa, and La Forêt. The hotel holds a MICHELIN Key (2025) and a Shiseido Institute spa (the only one in the Benelux). La Source, once two Michelin stars under Ralf Berendsen, has been led by Ralph Hermans since August 2025.
Restaurants and bars
- La Source — Restaurant · Chef Ralph Hermans
- Le Ciel — Restaurant · Chef Pieter Beurskens
Experiences
- Restaurant La Source — Restaurant La Source, presented with chef Ralph Hermans in gastronomy press coverage from 2025.
- Shiseido spa access — Four hours' access to the Shiseido spa, with bathrobe, slippers and soft bath linen.
- Spa massage or facial upgrade — Upgrade to a back, neck and shoulder massage or an Express facial from €75 per person.
- Japanese beauty rituals — Press headlines link the hotel's spa offering to Japanese beauty rituals alongside Limburg hospitality.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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