We frequently visit Antwerp and have stayed at a variety of hotels. Aparthotel Van Hecke is located in a very convenient location close to the center square. The rooms are very nice and clean with a simple kitchenette, a comfortable lounge (large sofas, enough space for an extra person), though, there are no elevators and the hike to the top floor might be a little uncomfortable for those with dodgy knees or other ailments. Van Hecke maintains a few parking spaces in a local parking garage at the Cammerporte hotel, about a five minute walk up the road. Unfortunately for us, our cars were targeted for theft the night we stayed; the hoodlums made way with a pair of sunglasses and other minor things, leaving us with a shattered side window. This entire experience would have been profoundly worse had it not been for the Van Hecke manager, Zora (who owns a small restaurant downstairs). Zora was absolutely fantastic; she alerted us that our vehicles had been broken into, walked with us to the car park, helped us translate with the local police, and was completely helpful and sympathetic (she also makes a brilliant breakfast). The hotel location is within the city, so one has to realize that break-ins and local petty crimes are subject to increase in this area. If you can get past this fact, this is a great place to stay and we will always be staying here because of Zora.