Château de Vignée

My second stay at Chateau de Vignée will also be my last as my experience was far from 5*. I stayed solo, on a stopover on a roadtrip and I booked the hotel specifically as I wanted to try Arden, their 1* Michelin restaurant. I booked directly on their website with the dining experience package. My verdict as an experienced 5 star traveller is that this hotel does not live up to the level of a 5 *. First impressions are ok, but the devil is in the detail! What I liked: 1. The welcome drink 2. Design of the lounge and restaurant Arden 3. The overall dining experience at Arden Areas for improvement: 1. Add the adequate photo of a Lesse room ( the one with the tiny cell like window) so you avoid people being disappointed with the room 2. Work on sound isolation as the hotel is surrounded by highways and roads and you can hear the traffic everywhere 3. Reception staff is courteous but not exactly hospitable , rather cold and hautain. When you have a comment they immediately go into the defensive and do not care about the comfort of their guests 4. My mattress was placed the wrong way up; my head was on the feet end ( see attached photo) and when i mentioned this to the staff they kept to their POV that this was supposed to be like that. They couldn’t care at all that I had back pain as a result. 5.Sommelier at Arden gave the wrong explanation about what is a rosé de saignée champagne, when you serve a champagne buffet with 2 rosé champagnes in it, thats a bit disappointing and unworthy of a Michelin star establishment. 6. The wellness was not as clean as expected, especially the doors of the hanmam had seen better times and the water in the pool was cloudy. 7. Breakfast at 45€ was disappointing. I couldn’t eat most of my order as my egg was too runny ( though I had specifically requested the egg white not to be runny) & the avocado was overripe ) nobody enquired if I liked it , nobody came to even clean the table.

We don't get to dine at Michelin star restaurants often but this was a fantastic experience. Stylish rooms with a patio overlooking garden and creek, wonderful sauna a pool. The fixed menu was fantastic with lots of little extra and creative dishes. We enjoyed the non-alcoholic beverage pairing as much as the wines!

Amazing staff, the attention to detail is excellent. Beautiful rooms and spa and surroundings. 45 euros for breakfast felt like a lot for what the breakfast is. You can hear the highway a little bit when you are sitting outside but that’s not something the hotel can do anything about. For anything they can help you with, they really do their best. Truly excellent service.

Chateau de Vignee offers more than just an ordinary stay – it’s a comfortable mix of luxury and relaxation. I appreciated the laid-back atmosphere during our two-night visit. From the unusual but amazing ambient music (mostly rock) to the friendly and attentive staff, the experience was enjoyable throughout. On our first night, which happened to be our anniversary, we dined at their acclaimed Michelin-star restaurant, Arden. The tasting menu was excellent, featuring local ingredients that really stood out. It started with a set of snacks that ended up being the highlight of the meal. While the rest of the menu was very good, those little bites were particularly memorable. Breakfast was simple but focused on quality, which was a nice way to start the day. We stayed in a superior room with garden access, which was convenient for our pup’s morning and evening routines. The room was spacious, with a very comfortable bed, though the door insulation could be better as we could hear guests passing by on their way to the spa. The location is ideal for getting away from city life, offering the chance to unwind and enjoy nature. The snowfall during our visit added a magical touch, letting us enjoy the spa with beautiful winter views and wake up to a peaceful snowy scene. If you’re looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway, this place is a great choice. Thank you to the team for making our stay so pleasant!

The hotel is nice, breakfast could be improved, but for sure a great stop over on our way to Italy, friendly staff and restaurant Arden is to be considered one of the best diners we experienced in the past years, compliments to the chef and his amazing team!

A jewel in a country side. This castle is a real gem. The place is great and so quiet. An invitation to relax enjoying all spa facilities. Rooms are very nice and clean. Staff is more than professional. They know what service mean leading it to excellence. The restaurant Arden is the place to go when looking for perfection not only for the quality of the menu but also the service. They bring you to another summit. The breakfast is very good and products are mostly coming from the region. For a gourmet, this place is a must.