The Hotel Melba built especially for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the Battle of the Bulge, is located 100 yards from La Grand-Place (McAuliffe Square). It offers a restaurant, several seminar rooms, private parking and lift and access facilities for disabled persons.
As we entered the Lobby, we were greeted by the luxurious furnishing of the lounge, bright blues and warm wood tones invite guests to sit and relax. The area around the fireplace would be a perfect spot for a before-dinner drink.
The Hotel Melba has a wonderful restaurant for afternoon and evening dining as well as a breakfast buffet. On this day, we had lunch with our guide, Henri Mignon and Guy Blockmans from the Office de Promotion du Tourisme Wallonie–Bruxelles. Both of these gentlemen have a passion for the history of Bastogne and we felt privileged to be in their company.
Lunch started with wine and appetizers, served in a beautiful sitting area adjacent to the dining room. It was also here we were presented with the menus and made our selections for lunch. The "special of the day" was Chateau Briand, and that was the choice for all of us. The beef was cooked to perfection- tender and flavorful. It was surrounded by fresh steamed baby vegetables and the ever-present rolls and butter. We simply didn’t have any room for dessert.
If you prefer a la carte dining, Bastogne offers 30 restaurants to suit any taste.
The Hotel Melba offers 34 cozy rooms equipped with bath and shower, hair dryer, TV, direct telephone and minibar. It has every amenity you could want including a fitness room and sauna. Rates are between 75 – 84 Euro per room.
The Hotel Melba is a Best Western property and reservations can be made through Best Western facility or you can contact the hotel directly. Email: info@hotel-melba.com