Hotel Rubens

Description

The "Hilton Antwerp Old Town" is a hotel located in #Antwerpen, Belgium, housed in the former Grand Bazar department store building, near the Cathedral of Our Lady. The site's architectural and historical significance traces back to 1859, when architect Frans J.H. Bex designed the original structure for Le Baudry-Werbrouck, initially hosting Hotel Rubens and Grand Café de l'Univers. In 1885, the building became the Grand Bazar department store. The complex was rebuilt in the 1920s, reflecting early 20th-century architectural trends.