Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport

What Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport does

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport is a privately held, single-property airport hotel in Diegem, near Brussels Airport. It offers 245 rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant and bar, fitness and underground parking, a scheduled airport shuttle, and 17 multifunctional meeting and event rooms that accommodate 4 to 250 people. Its principal customer groups are individual airport and leisure travelers, corporate and social-event customers, and tourists using the property as a base for Brussels and nearby Belgian cities.

Accommodation is the main revenue stream, with additional revenue from food and beverage, venue rentals, packages, shuttle and parking services, loyalty benefits, and gift cards. Direct go-to-market channels include the hotel booking engine, Van der Valk's central reservation platform, phone and email, a corporate booking page, meeting request forms, and restaurant reservations; corporate sales also targets business stays, conferences, and group events. Published offers include Superior, Executive, Club, Suite, and Superbox rooms, with starting rates stated from €79 to €190+ per night. Property operations use an integrated hotel property-management and central-reservation stack, supplemented by dedicated shuttle reservations, a Google 360 virtual tour, and Valk Loyal account integration.

Name

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport

Legal name

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport

Website

https://hotelbrusselsairport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport operates a 245-room airport hotel in Diegem, serving business and leisure travelers, airport transit customers, and corporate or social event groups through lodging, dining, meetings, parking, and shuttle services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Airport Conference Hotels (THAGALAB)

Keywords

• Airport hotel services
• Hospitality accommodations
• Meeting event venues
• Corporate lodging
• Travel packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Diegem, Vlaams-Brabant

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodations: Primary revenue stream from 245 modern hotel rooms and suites including Executive, Club, Superior, and Suite categories. Room bookings represent the core revenue with nightly rates ranging from €79 to €190+ per night.
2. Food & Beverage: Restaurant Catharina serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Bar & Lounge offering champagne, cocktails, Belgian beers. Room service available. Group borrels and events catering.
3. Meetings & Events: 17 multifunctional meeting and event rooms generating revenue from venue rentals. Rooms accommodate 4 to 250 persons for conferences, weddings, gala dinners, and corporate events.
4. Packages & Arrangements: Bundled packages including Park, Sleep & Fly (from €160.80), Mini-vacation (3 nights from €330.45), Midsummer, Heerlijke Herfst, and seasonal arrangements combining accommodation with dining and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport is an airport hotel located in Diegem, near Brussels Airport, offering 245 modern rooms and suites across six categories. The property provides overnight accommodation, on-site restaurant and bar dining, 17 multifunctional meeting and event rooms, a complimentary airport shuttle, parking with EV charging, and bundled travel packages such as Park, Sleep & Fly.

Product overview

Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport is a single-property airport hotel offering 245 modern rooms and suites across six room categories (Superbox, Superior, Executive, Club, Suite). The hotel operates as a unified hotel product with integrated services including Restaurant Catharina, Bar & Lounge, room service, and 17 meeting/event rooms. The product portfolio includes seasonal travel packages (Park Sleep & Fly, Mini-vacation, Summer, Autumn, Midwinter packages) and amenities like airport shuttle, parking with EV charging, fitness center, and free high-speed WiFi. The hotel also offers a loyalty program (Valk Loyal) and gift cards (Van der Valk Giftcard). Meeting facilities include the Diamond & Sky Lounge (330m², up to 250 persons) and the Garden of Secrets event space. The property uses the Van der Valk brand booking system and offers a virtual tour service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superior Room 26m² hotel room with twin or kingsize bed, air-conditioning, bath and/or shower, coffee/tea facilities, and free WiFi. The hotel offers 172 Superior rooms, positioned for rest and plane-spotting.
• Executive Room 28m² room with kingsize bed and XL rainfall shower. Hotel offers 37 Executive rooms: 12 in main building with bath and shower, 25 with XL rainfall shower.
• Club Room 35m² room in the Executive wing offering extra luxury with jacuzzi, XL rainfall shower, and international power outlet (UK-USA 230V).
• Suite 47m² recently renovated suite with kingsize bed, seating area, desk, free minibar, and luxury open bathroom with bathtub and LED rainfall shower. 5 suites available.
• Superbox 15m² single room with luxury gadgets, spacious shower, safe, and 40-inch TV. Superbox Paradise floor available with entertainment, free drinks, espresso, reading corner, and Musicbox.
• Restaurant Catharina Hotel restaurant offering extensive breakfast buffet, business lunch buffet (Monday-Friday), and dinner with classic and modern dishes. Cosmopolitan atmosphere matching the international character of the hotel.
• Bar & Lounge Hotel bar and lounge offering champagne, cocktails, Belgian beer, and small bites, available for group borrels.
• Meeting & Event Rooms 17 multifunctional meeting and event rooms on the 7th floor with views over the airport, Brussels, and the Atomium. Configurations include boardroom, theater, school, reception, and gala dinner; accommodates 4 to 250 persons.
• Diamond & Sky Lounge 330m² premium venue accommodating up to 250 persons for gala dinners, with 180-person school capacity and 144-person carré configuration. Spectacular views of the surroundings.
• Garden of Secrets Enchanting event space that transforms with the seasons, offering memorable experiences for guests and event organizers.
• Park, Sleep & Fly Package Travel package combining overnight stay with 8 or 15 days of secure parking. Includes complimentary airport shuttle service (advance reservation required) and optional breakfast.
• Mini-vacation Package 3-night stay package including 3x extensive breakfast buffet and free WiFi. Positioned for discovering Brussels and surrounding Belgian cities.
• Summer Package (Hoog Zomer Arrangement) 1, 2, or 3-night stay package with corresponding breakfast buffets and 1 or 2 three-course chef's dinner menus.
• Autumn Package (Heerlijke Herfst Arrangement) 2, 3, or 4-night stay in a superior room with corresponding breakfast buffets and 2 or 3 three-course dinner options.
• Midwinter Package (Hartje Winter Arrangement) Winter-themed package including 3 nights in a superior room, 3x breakfast buffet, and 2x three-course dinner.
• Airport Shuttle Service Daily shuttle service transporting guests to and from Brussels Airport. Departs from platform E on level 0 of the airport, arriving at the hotel in under ten minutes. Reservation required, €6 per person (included in Park, Sleep & Fly package).
• Parking & Charging Spacious underground parking with Tesla/electric car charging stations. Secure parking near Brussels for hotel guests.
• Fitness Center Free fitness facilities including various fitness equipment for guests wishing to stay active during their stay.
• Valk Loyal Loyalty Program Hotel loyalty program offering €5 savings per night on rooms or suites, €2.50 per person savings on packages and non-refundable rates, and free consumption upon arrival.
• Van der Valk Giftcard Gift card allowing recipients to enjoy overnight stays, activities, or dinners at any Van der Valk hotel at any time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 479 reliable reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brussels AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership providing Fast Lane Pass and Airport Lounge access for enhanced traveler experience. The hotel shuttle service operates from Platform E, Level 0 of Brussels Airport. Partnership offers exclusive airport comfort services to hotel guests.
• Taxi ServicesminorOthersPartnership with reliable taxi company offering reduced rate of €25 per ride for airport transfers outside shuttle hours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crowne Plaza Brussels Airport: IHG's upscale full-service airport hotel targeting MICE and corporate clients with meeting facilities comparable to Van der Valk's Diamond & Sky Lounge.
• Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel: Sheraton-branded full-service hotel directly at Brussels Airport terminal. Same airport-catchment positioning, similar 4-star service profile, comparable shuttle and meeting facilities — the most direct head-to-head competitor.
• NH Brussels Airport: NH Hotels full-service airport hotel near Brussels Airport. Comparable room inventory, F&B, meeting space and corporate travel positioning.
• Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Airport: Radisson's select-service airport hotel in Diegem/Machelen area. Direct competitor for price-sensitive business and transit travelers in the same micro-market.
• Thon Hotel Brussels Airport: Norwegian-owned Thon chain hotel in Diegem near Brussels Airport. Same catchment geography (Diegem/Machelen), overlapping business and conference traveler base.
• Hilton Brussels Airport: Hilton's full-service airport hotel at Brussels Airport with extensive meeting facilities, restaurant and lounge. Directly comparable in scale, amenity mix and corporate/MICE customer overlap.
• Holiday Inn Brussels Airport: IHG's airport hotel near Brussels Airport. Same corporate and transit customer base with similar meeting/event capabilities and shuttle service.
• Pullman Brussels Airport: Accor's premium full-service airport hotel at Brussels Airport. Targets the same corporate, MICE and premium-leisure segments with comparable room counts and meeting capacity.
• Novotel Brussels Airport: Accor's mid-scale full-service airport hotel at Brussels Airport with restaurant, bar, meeting rooms and shuttle. Directly competes for the same business traveler and transit passenger segments.

Others

• Van der Valk Hotel Eindhoven: Sister property under the same Van der Valk Hotel Group. Not a direct competitor but a relevant comparable for property-level economics, brand standards, and group-level operating leverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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