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Meeting in februari 29% schrikkelkorting op Ramada Plaza Antwerp

Boek een meeting in februari* en wij geven u een uitzonderlijke korting van maar liefst 29% op uw dagpakket.

Ontdek hier onze vergaderarrangementen en verwijs naar onze “schrikkelactie -29%”.

* geldig van 1 tot en met 29 februari 2012

Spaar ook punten bij het boeken van uw meeting, receptie of residentieel seminarie.

Schrijf u in op onze website: premgroup.com/loyaltyclub

Meer informatie? Contacteer ons!

Telefoon 03 244 82 79 of e-mail events@ramadaplaza-antwerp.com

Bespaar 50% op uw verblijf in Ramada Plaza Antwerp!

Heeft u plannen om te gaan shoppen in het modehart Antwerpen? Een gouden tip: boek uw verblijf tijdens de koopjes in januari, u haalt er dubbel voordeel uit!

Of wilt u uw geliefde verrassen met een romantisch weekendje weg?

Boek hier uw verblijf in Ramada Plaza Antwerp en bespaar 50%!!

Deze actie werd verlengd wegens succes en is nu elk weekend geldig van november 2011 tot eind januari 2012, en dagelijks tijdens de kerstvakantie, op basis van beschikbaarheid.

Het stadscentrum van Antwerpen is makkelijk te bereiken per tram en dit elke dag van 6u00 ’s ochtends tot middernacht. De halte bevindt zich tegenover het hotel. Een ritje naar de stad duurt ongeveer 10 minuten.

In het Ramada Plaza Antwerpen staan een gratis gym en sauna te uwer beschikking. De parking bevindt zich onder het hotel (betalend). Alle comfortabele ruime kamers zijn voorzien van gratis internettoegang en koffie/thee faciliteiten.

Shopping Breaks

Planning to visit Antwerp and shop till you drop in this fashion paradise?

Why not take double advantage and combine your stay with the January sales?

Antwerp is often called “the New Paris.” The city centre offers an unrivalled array of shops: for up and coming names or established designers; for amazing value brands and high- street favourites -you’ll find everything in one of Antwerp’s unique shopping districts.

Romantic Breaks

Or do you want to surprise your loved one with a romantic weekend away? In winter the city takes on a magical atmosphere. Bundle-up and enjoy outdoor skating, Christmas market and warming glass of Glühwein. Take in a show. Or catch the fantastic Palazzo Rubens exhibition at Rubenshuis before it closes on December 11th.

Ramada Plaza Antwerp hotel winter sale

Book your Winter Sale deal at the Ramada Plaza Antwerp hotel and save 50%!!

This promotion has been extended due to success and is now valid from November 2011 till the end of January 2012, all weekends, and daily during the Christmas holidays (subject to availability).

Antwerp city centre is easily accessible by a regular tram service which operates seven days a week from 6am till midnight. The tram stop is just outside our door. Downtown journey time is approximately 10 minutes.

The Ramada Plaza Antwerp features a free gym with sauna and car parking is available (charges apply).

Ramada Plaza Antwerp hotel Koude neus, warme handen receptie

Plant u een Kerst – Nieuwjaars – Personeelsreceptie?

Het Ramada Plaza Antwerp heeft alvast een winters concept voor u klaar in open lucht!

We brengen de sfeer er helemaal in op ons terras met knetterende houtskorven, verwarmende dranken en lekkere hapjes.

Vanaf 25 euro per persoon* bieden wij u een receptieformule aan gedurende 2 uur inclusief glühwein, bier, fruitsap en een assortiment van 5 hapjes per persoon.

Uiteraard kan deze formule ook worden uitgebreid met andere winterse elementen zoals een jeneverkraam, winterbarbecue…

* Dit tarief is geldig vanaf 30 deelnemers

Het Hip & Healthy meetingarrangement in een winters jasje

Plant u uw volgende meeting tussen 30 oktober 2011 en 29 februari 2012? Maak dan gebruik van de winterversie van onze all-in-one Hip & Healthy meetingformule aan slechts 54 euro per persoon**.

Voor deze prijs vergadert u een volledige dag in een zaal aangepast volgens het aantal deelnemers, met winters getinte catering in de vorm van een welkomstkoffie, 2 koffiepauzes en een Hip & Healthy lunch. Een LCD-projector en scherm, pen en papier, meeting kit, flipchart, muntjes, water in de vergaderzaal en WIFI staan te uwer beschikking.

** Dit tarief is beschikbaar vanaf 8 deelnemers

en is het buiten onder 0-°C, dan zorgen wij voor de nodige warmte en bieden wij uw gasten een glaasje glühwein aan als afsluiter van de meeting.

Voor meer informatie over onze mogelijkheden events@ramadaplaza-antwerp.com of +32 (0)3 244 82 79/61

Deluxe King kamers Ramada Plaza Antwerp

Vanaf mid oktober kiezen onze gasten in Ramada Plaza Antwerp zélf de kwaliteit van de kussens op hun bed.
Voortaan worden de bedden opgemaakt met 4 nieuwe, synthetische kussens: 2 stevige en 2 zachte. Comfort te over dus, maar … op het menu staan ook kussens met dons en veren, eveneens met een keuze tussen stevig of zacht, die wij op simpel verzoek naar de kamer brengen.

We voorzien zelfs anti-allergische kussenslopen voor onze hotelgasten die dat wensen.

On Friday the 2nd of September the Ramada Plaza held a cocktail contest. Our fantastic mixologists Kristof Zierfuss, Christophe Van Cauter, Casper Croese, Mo Arbaoui made their preferred cocktails.

Team at Gozo Bar in Ramada Plaza Antwerp Hotel

Our mixologists

It was a tough decision but after much deliberation the best cocktail was elected to become “Cocktail of the Month” in our Gozo bar. The cocktails they made were Pina Colada, Drive safe, Carparosa Cocktail, Sidecar, The Fifth, Long Island Ice Tea and Toronto.

The judges sample their favourite cocktails

The careful selection process to choose Ramada Plaza Antwerp's Cocktail of the Month

The winner of the contest is Mo Arbaoui, our bar tender, with his “Carparosa Cocktail”… come and enjoy his cocktail at the Gozo bar   or try it at home:

Cocktail Caparosa (long drink):

  • 6cl Brown Rum
  • Juice of 3 fresh limes
  • 4cl of liquid cane sugar
  • 8cl Canada dry
  • 8cl of Gini (bitter lemon soft drink)
  • 2 strawberry’s

Y0u can see more pictures from the competition on the Ramada Plaza Antwerp Facebook page

New Boardroom meeting rooms at Ramada Plaza Antwerp Hotel

The Ramada Plaza Antwerp has launched its boardroom package

Meet in style in one of our 6 new boardrooms. Comfortably seating up to 8 executives, our elegant meeting rooms have been designed to make your meeting more effective including:

  • Ergonomic furniture
  • Natural daylight
  • LCD screen with laptop connection
  • High speed wireless internet access
  • Coffee, tea and bottled water
  • Finger food

Our inclusive boardroom meeting package for up to 8 delegates is available from €50 per hour.

More Info? Contact our conference & events department:

Tel: 03 244 82 62 or Email: events@ramadaplaza-antwerp.com

Antwerp Velo Bike rental

I tested myself this weekend: perfect, easy to do and ideal for exploring Antwerp.

Antwerp’s Velo bikes are a fantastic way to travel around the city centre and using it is as easy as riding a bike!

There are currently 85 Velo stations located around the city centre between the Singel and the Schelde. Stations are always 400 metres or less away, so wherever you want to get to there is a station to pick-up or drop-off nearby including near busy bus and tram stops, visitor attractions and main road intersections.

Buying a Velo Pass

Rentals under 30 minutes are free! You need to register online at Velo Antwerpen and have the option to choose passes for a day, week or year. If you choose the day (currently €3) or weekly (€7) options you’ll receive a code and password. To pick up your bike go to the nearest Velo station, type in your details and a bike will be unlocked. When you’re finished ride drop it off at another station (you’ll hear a beep and the bicycle will be locked back in its stand)! If you return the bike within 30 minutes you won’t be charged, for longer rentals the charge will be applied to your credit card immediately.

Velo: Perfect for the city

The bikes were especially designed for intensive use in the city, for young and old, for men and women. Thanks to its ergonomic design and the easy adaptable seats you can sit up straight, regardless your height. Furthermore the bikes have three gears, anti-skid pedals and thick tires to avoid you getting stuck in the tram rails. The small front wheel makes it easier to steer. In the handy luggage rack above the steering wheel you can easily transport large and small bags.

Where do you find the Velo stations?

The 85 Velo stations are situated in the area between the Singel and the Schelde at most 400m apart. The closest Velo station to the Ramada Plaza Antwerp Hotel is Wezenberg at the junction of Desguinlei and Karel Oomsstraat – just 300m from our front door.

I hope you’ll find the Velo bikes as useful as I do when visiting our wonderful city.

Taste of Antwerp festival August 2011

Belgium’s largest culinary festival is back again this year! The Taste Festival returns to Antwerp for its fifth summer In August and this year looks set to be the best so far.

For four days in August foodies will descend on Antwerp’s Zuid neighbourhood (by the docks) to sample culinary creations from renowned local chefs and sample tasty delights. Like many Belgian cities, Antwerp has a strong tradition of supporting local producers and local specialities, but there will also be an amazing array of international cuisines available from Italy, Japan, USA, Greece., Spain… and the list goes on and on. A wonderful opportunity to discover new favourites or rediscover forgotten passions. Last year many guests of the Ramada Plaza Hotel Antwerp attended and they all gave it great reviews.

As part of the gourmet experience, the wider Bolleke Festival is held the same weekend as Taste of Antwerp, from 18 to 20 August. A variety of events are planned with fun for all of the family. The Bollekesfeest will feature live performances from artistic styles as diverse as the DJ’s at Discobar Galaxie, performances of La Esterella’s most famous songs and singer Pieter Embrechts & The New Radio Kings interpretations of modern classics by Frank Sinatra, Madonna and even the Foo Fighters. The festival has a packed schedule so even if you can only visit Antwerp for one day you’ll be able to embrace the magical festival.

Explore more with the Antwerp City Card

Discover the beautiful city of Antwerp and uncover its treasures. This summer the Antwerp tourist office has created the Antwerp City Card which entitles you to free or significantly discounted entry to the city’s top attractions.

A vibrant city where the old meets new. Baroque masterpieces of art and architecture fuse with the Belgian capital of fashion. A city of shopping. A city of commerce. A city to enjoy! Unlock it all with the Antwerp City Card.

Explore Antwerp’s Attractions

If history is your thing you’ll love the free entry to Antwerp’s churches and museums including the world famous Cathedral of Our Lady. You can also enjoy discounts of at least 25% from the entrance fee for almost all the attractions, sightseeing tours and even bike rentals.

Plan your perfect itinerary with the enclosed Antwerp guide, packed with ideas, important information (including opening hours) and even a handy map.

A fantastic selection of exclusive discount vouchers for typical Belgian products including chocolate and beer. Perfect for souvenirs (or a treat for you!).

The free/discounted entry to museums and attractions is valid for 48 hours from when you buy the card making them ideal for weekend breaks. Cards are available from Antwerp Tourism information desks at the Central Station or Grote Markt for €31 per adult.