Hotel The Shepherd

Hotels
8.3 (2880 reviews)
Schapenstraat 1 , Leuven , be

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Basic room quality
Noise issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Generally clean but has mentions of noise and some odors in rooms.
Service
8.48
Staff was friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.52
Excellent location, walking distance to city center and points of interest.
Room Quality
7.47
Rooms were described as basic and some had issues with temperature control.
Amenities
8
Amenities were satisfactory but some guests indicated a lack of additional comforts.
Value for Money
8.46
Good price-quality ratio, especially considering the location and services.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Breakfast had a great selection and was well received by multiple guests.
Overall Experience
8.48
Overall a pleasing experience with some minor issues that didn't overshadow the positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel The Shepherd is ideally situated in the bustling university city of Leuven, just a stone's throw away from the charming Old Market Square and a plethora of shops, making it the perfect base for exploring the city on foot.

Modern Comforts
The elegantly decorated rooms at The Shepherd are designed for ultimate comfort, featuring luxurious box-spring bedding, a well-equipped private bathroom, a convenient work desk, and a fully stocked minibar to cater to all your needs during your stay.

Delightful Dining Options
Start your day right with a delicious and varied breakfast buffet served each morning. Unwind at the on-site bar with a refreshing drink, or venture out to explore the diverse range of restaurants located conveniently close to The Shepherd.

Experience the charm and convenience of Hotel The Shepherd - book now for an unforgettable stay in Leuven!

Important information:

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. INTER CHALET will send you a detailed confirmation/invoice with the payment information and a detailed description of your property. After full payment is taken, INTER CHALET will send you an e-mail including the address and where to collect keys. If pets are allowed: 1 pet, please inform us about your pet. Additional pets on request. For time periods less than a week service charge and pet fee is the same amount as for the whole week. Security deposit payable only in cash.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2880 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Patrizia solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Ottima posizione per il nostro meeting, bene lacolazione, camera pulita, comoda, freschissima con 40 gradi a Leueven

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Julia family_with_children de
1
Finger weg vom Familienzimmer
Pros:

Die Lage zur Stadtmitte und zum Bahnhof waren gut.

Cons:

Finger weg vom Familienzimmer!
Wir waren mit zwei Kindern für zwei Nächte hier - das war zu viel. Zwei von drei Fenstern waren zwar zu öffnen - aber wir mussten sie zu lassen, da der Blick, der Lärm und die Luft von 17 Klimananlagen vor dem Fenster nicht tragbar waren.
Die Klimaanlage über dem Elternbett musste also die ganze Nacht über laufen - was eine Erkältung nach sich gezogen hat, und die Ecke mit den Kinderbetten war zu warm. Auch der Boden wurde von warmen Leitungen durchzogen.
Trotz Meldung via Mail bei der Hotelleitung - wie in anderen Rezensionen geschrieben - brachte überhaupt nichts.
Das beste: warme Dusche war dann auch weg, da es Probleme mit dem Boiler gab, was wir nur auf Nachfrage erfahren haben.
Wir werden definitiv nicht wiederkommen - ich will gar nicht wissen, was hier bei einem Feueralarm los wäre, denn in diesem Zimmer hätten wir keine Chance zum Entkommen gehabt.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Eleftheria solo_traveller se
9
Cons:

Frukosten är hotellets svaghet. Inga grönsaker eller frukt fanns med, ägg var överkokta.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Alessandro Aimar solo_traveller it
7
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
9
Great centrally located hotel.
Pros:

Clean hotel. Modern facilities. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Centrally located.

Cons:

no air conditioning

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Ynze couple nl
9
Pros:

Vriendelijke onthaal. Fijne en schone kamer. Lekker ontbijt (buffet) met een ruime keuze.

Cons:

Niets viel tegen. Ik vond de bedden aan de stevige kant, maar dat is een kwestie van persoonlijke voorkeur.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Marco solo_traveller it
8
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Martijn couple nl
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Georgia solo_traveller gr
6
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jan extended_group nl
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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July solo_traveller be
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Marion couple nl
8
Prima hotel voor een stedentripje.
Pros:

Prima hotel aan de rand van het centrum. In 5 minuten sta je op de grote markt. Het was erg warm toen wij er waren, daarom was het fijn dat het hotel een ventilator op de kamer had gezet. Alles was heel schoon en comfortabel. Gewoon een goed hotel voor een stedentripje in een leuke stad. Ontbijt was goed met voldoende keuze en uitstekende koffie!

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Nico solo_traveller be
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Klemen family_with_children si
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ugur solo_traveller tr
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Aranzazu solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Ubicacion, en el centro de Leuven

Cons:

Todo un poco pequeño, y lo que menos me gustó es la puerta del baño de cristal, nada de intimidad si compartes la habitacion , como fue nuestro caso.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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hilde solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Heel nette kamer, mooi ingericht en men had de airco al aangezet zodat het lekker koel was bij aankomst op een heel warme dag. Heel vriendelijk onthaal.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Valerie family_with_children be
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Eleonora solo_traveller it
10
Soggiorno vicino ai College
Pros:

Struttura accogliente vicina ai college ed ai ristoranti. Personale gentile, colazione abbondante. La mia stanza era dotata di aria condizionata a differenza di altre nella struttura. Soggiorno piacevole.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Mohammed solo_traveller ie
7
A near hotel to Leuven center
Pros:

Near to the city centre & other restaurants

Cons:

No ironing facilities although it was mentioned in the room description .
Price is high compared to the small size of the room and the facilities available.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee