Stay in an ultra-chic 5-star hotel with wellness

Hotel La Butte aux Bois

Lanaken, NetherlandsView on map

This hotel has recently been awarded the prestigious Michelin Key — the new international distinction for hotels that excel in hospitality, service, and guest experience, comparable to Michelin Stars for restaurants.

La Butte aux Bois, better known as "the hill in the forest," offers a luxurious escape that stimulates the senses. This five-star hotel stands out with super-luxurious rooms, an outstanding newly reopened restaurant, and an eco-chic spa & wellness resort. Enjoy refined hospitality and exceptional service praised for their cosmopolitan allure over the years. Expect nothing less than an experience that surpasses all your expectations.

Please note: Plan your visit and easily reserve your lunch or dinner online at www.labutteauxbois.be, under the 'restaurants & bar' tab.

Restaurant Ralf Berendsen (awarded 2 Michelin stars):

4-course lunch from €135 per person
7-course dinner from €265 per person

Restaurant Le Ciel (MICHELIN gids):

3-course lunch from €65 per person
4-course dinner from €85 per person

Located in Lanaken near Maastricht, La Butte aux Bois is nestled in a splendid country house dating back to 1924, surrounded by expansive forests and gardens at the entrance of the Hoge Kempen National Park. The hotel features beautifully decorated rooms and suites, some equipped with Hästens beds for a sublime night's sleep.

Food lovers can indulge at the newly reopened fine-dining restaurant La Source, which has been under the direction of Chef Ralph Hermans since July – formerly known from the Michelin-starred restaurant Rantrée in Maastricht. With his arrival, La Source embarks on a new culinary chapter, focusing on refinement, seasonal ingredients, and creative flair.

Although the restaurant currently does not (yet) hold a Michelin star, the experience remains of an exceptionally high standard, offering accessible haute cuisine in a sophisticated setting. For a more casual dining experience, Bistrôt Le Ciel (MICHELIN gids) serves delightful Franco-Belgian dishes with an international twist, crafted by Chef Pieter Beurskens.

In addition to exquisite dining, the hotel boasts a state-of-the-art spa and wellness center with a pool, sauna, and whirlpool. Guests can also indulge in luxurious facial treatments or massages.

La Butte aux Bois is an idyllic destination for romantic getaways, gourmet retreats, and luxury weekends. With its stunning natural surroundings and proximity to cultural hotspots such as Maastricht and the Limburg region, La Butte aux Bois guarantees a unique and memorable experience for anyone seeking relaxation, culinary delights, and refinement.

Paalsteenlaan 90, LanakenView on map

Highlights

5-star luxury hotel

Luxury wellness with pool

Michelin-starred restaurant available

Free parking

This package for 2 persons includes the following:

✓ 1 x Overnight stay

The recently renovated Villa Room exudes modern elegance with its luxurious, light interior that perfectly combines comfort and style. Each room features a unique glass bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub, adding a touch of refinement. For optimal convenience, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flatscreen TV and a Nespresso coffee machine, ensuring an even more pleasant stay. Located on the lower ground floor with easy access by lift, these rooms offer a spacious feel with a surface area of approximately 26 square metres. The Villa Room promises an unforgettable stay where luxury and comfort come together.

Upgrade

✓ Room upgrade to Villa Deluxe room (subject to availability)

Enjoy a complimentary room upgrade to the Villa Deluxe room. Nestled in a charming villa in a very peaceful location, this room offers breathtaking views of the lake and the forest. Decorated with atmosphere and luxury, you'll feel right at home in an environment of pure tranquility and beauty. The bathroom is equipped with all the luxury and comfort you could wish for, including a flat-screen TV and a Nespresso coffee machine, making your stay even more enjoyable. With an average area of 26 square meters and easily accessible by elevator, the Villa Deluxe room promises an unforgettable experience where luxury, comfort, and nature come together. Please note: This upgrade is subject to availability!

✓ Extensive breakfast

Enjoy a lavish breakfast in the morning with fresh fruit, pastries, bread rolls, and eggs.

✓ Welcome drink

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with a free welcome drink for 2 people. A perfect start!

✓ Use of wellness & swimming pool

The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, solarium, sauna, and sanarium. These facilities are available to every hotel guest.

✓ Use of bathrobe & slippers

Towels, a bathrobe and slippers are waiting for you on arrival.

✓ Free parking

Park your car safely in the hotel car park.

Hotel facilities

Free WiFi

Restaurant - Bar

Indoor pool

Fitness

Sauna

Pets are welcome (on request).

Tips nearby

2 fun outings near Hotel La Butte aux Bois

Hoge Kempen National Park

Hoge Kempen National Park in the Belgian province of Limburg is the first National Park in Belgium! It is a unique natural area where more than 12,000 hectares of natural beauty are managed and protected. Vast pine forests are interspersed with purple flowering heather and drifting dunes, large water ponds testify to gravel and sand extraction, high peaks offer grand vistas, .... In this natural setting, numerous rare and special animals thrive.

Shiseido Ginza Tokyo Institute

Treat yourself to extra pampering during your stay and book one of the exquisite body treatments in advance at Shiseido Ginza Tokyo Institute, part of La Butte aux Bois. Think of options such as a massage, body packing, or facial treatment.

Do you have more questions?

How can I cancel? +

I want to cancel a package
You can cancel your booking within the cancellation period, in which case you will receive a refund of the package amount and a voucher for the booking fee. You will find the cancellation deadline in the third step of the booking process. Via the 'cancel booking' button in the booking confirmation e-mail, you can cancel the booking yourself if you are still within the cancellation period.

Nearly all our packages can be cancelled up to 24 hours before the day of arrival. However, for some packages this is 48 or 72 hours before the day of arrival. The time of arrival does not matter for the cancellation period.

Can the package also be booked for more than one person? +

Great that you want to book multiple arrangements! That is certainly possible. An arrangement is for 2 people. In the second step of the booking process, you can add as many rooms to your booking as are available.

Each room you add is essentially an extra arrangement for two people.

Can I book 2 or more packages at the same time? +

Great that you want to book multiple packages! That is indeed possible. In the second step of the booking process, you can add as many rooms to your booking as are available.

Each room you add is essentially an additional package for two people.

How can I change the date of my booking? +

It is unfortunately not possible to change a booking (date). You must first cancel the existing booking via the 'cancel' button. You will find this button in the e-mail with the booking confirmation, which you received immediately after payment of your reservation. Can't find it? Check your junk mail and/or spam to be sure.

I want to stay longer +

If you want to book an extra night you can, provided that we also offer the corresponding package for 1 night, book consecutively to your other booking. The same applies if you want to book two additional nights. If we do not offer the package for one night on the site, you can do this through the hotel. You pay the normal hotel rate. So unfortunately not with our valid discount.

For Room only bookings it is advisable to check availability via the website. It is however necessary to make a new booking.

I want to customize the package +

It is not possible to adjust the package. However, there are a number of extras that can be booked during the booking process. The package cannot be changed in terms of duration and content. If you want to come with more than two people, you can add extra packages in the second step of the booking process.

How to use my discount code +

At the 3rd step of the booking process, you can enter your discount code. See here for a further explanation.

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