Botanic Congress Centre
The new business lifestyle
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp: A place to meet and connect. To launch a future partnership or to celebrate the latest wins. A place where top businesses meet top notch hospitality. Based in the heart of Antwerp, this 20,000sqm site is hiding in an almost 200-year-old Botanical Garden. Centuries of heritage behind ancient walls of a former monastery tell of community, wellbeing and comfort. It’s a global benchmark for a new business lifestyle, putting Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp on the map as a unique destination for extraordinary international businesses.
Historic ambience and contemporary zeitgeist combine with state-of-the-art technology in each of the 18 multifunctional conference rooms. Flexible and enticing salons offer a range of spaces and configurations, providing an unparalleled setting for all kinds of meetings, incentives, conferences and events. The extraordinary variety of spaces allow privacy in a safe and healthy environment.
At a glance
18 multifunctional conference rooms offer a range of spaces and configurations
Whether it’s a small informal meeting or an event with up to 500 guests
Take a breath: Botanical Garden offers the integration of the outdoor world into the meeting experience
Meetings, incentives, conferences and events solutions
Seamless hybrid meetings with the latest technology
Free Wi-Fi throughout the destination and Congress Centre
- In the heart of the city but with plenty of safe parking
VIP limousine transfer service upon request for absolute privacy and security
Event team will guide you expertly and attentively through your day
Convention manager dedicated for your meeting
Destination dining and 2,450sqm of banqueting and events space
4 fine-dining restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs
Sophisticated international bar with private salon
Our 325sqm Larix auditorium with a 300 pax capacity features two interpreters’ booths and a fully-equipped technical control room.
The 421sqm grand Amaryllis hall on the ground floor is the ultimate showcase for exhibitions, events and product launches with a portico that allows automobile access, and hence events such as car launches.
The historic 15th century chapel is an iconic location for a truly unforgettable event: From product launches, fashion shows, concerts and receptions to lectures, book reviews and exhibitions.
The 51sqm Creative Box is the place where teams come together, imagination roams free and ideas become reality. With TechnoGym equipment in the room and a full wall to write on – this is not your normal meeting room.
‘We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us.’
Our Ginkgo boardroom features luscious leather chairs, an in-room bar and benefits from an air purification filter to guarantee meeting in a healthy, clean air environment.
Plan an inspired event
The in-house professional events team offers a highly personalised service to ensure that everything is organised down to a tee – from décor and room configurations to entertainment options. We are committed, to the very last detail, to ensuring your event is effortlessly planned and executed.
A room for every requirement: beyond functional
Our function rooms range from 20 to 421sqm and can accommodate up to 500 pax in many different configurations.
GROUND FLOOR
Dimensions: 368sqm
Capacity:
- U-shape | 40
- Theater style | 180
- Boardroom style | 56
- Classroom style | 80
- Reception (6p/high table) | 240
- Banquet | 150
Equipment:
- Sound System
- Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Wireless Lavalier Microphone
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 421sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
Equipment:
- Sound System
- Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Wired Handheld Microphone
- Showlights
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 81sqm
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Capacity:
- U-shape | 38
- Theater style | 70
- Boardroom style | 44
- Classroom style | 42
- Reception (6p/high table) | 50
- Banquet | 60
Equipment:
- 4K Display
- Sound System
- Wireless content sharing from your own laptop
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 38sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
Equipment:
- Interactive Touchscreen
- Control system for AV equipment
- Air purification system
Dimensions: 221sqm
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Capacity:
Equipment:
- 4K Display
- Sound System
- Wireless content sharing from your own laptop
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 270sqm
Capacity:
- Banquet | 200
Equipment:
- Upon request
FIRST FLOOR
Dimensions: 325sqm
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Capacity:
Equipment:
- 4K Projector
- 6x 4K Display
- Camera
- Sound System
- 4x Wireless Headset Microphone
- 2x Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Gooseneck Microphone
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 238sqm
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Capacity:
Equipment:
- 2x 4K Display
- Sound System
- Wireless Handheld Microphone
- Wired Handheld Microphone
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 48sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 24
- Theater style | 40
- Boardroom style | 28
- Classroom style | 24
- Reception (6p/high table) | 50
Equipment:
- Interactive Touchscreen
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 51sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 24
- Theater style | 50
- Boardroom style | 32
- Classroom style | 30
- Reception (6p/high table) | 50
Equipment:
- Interactive Touchscreen
- Control system for AV equipment
SECOND FLOOR
Dimensions: 102sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 44
- Theater style | 60
- Boardroom style | 44
- Classroom style | 32
- Reception (6p/high table) | 80
- Banquet | 50
Equipment:
- Interactive Touchscreen
- 4K Display
- Sound System
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 80sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 34
- Theater style | 60
- Boardroom style | 40
- Classroom style | 36
- Reception (6p/high table) | 60
- Banquet | 60
Equipment:
- 4K Projector
- Sound System
- Wireless content sharing from your own laptop
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 102sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 42
- Theater style | 80
- Boardroom style | 48
- Classroom style | 48
- Reception (6p/high table) | 80
- Banquet | 70
Equipment:
- 4K Projector
- Sound System
- Wireless content sharing from your own laptop
- Control system for AV equipment
Dimensions: 182sqm
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 72
- Theater style | 140
- Boardroom style | 80
- Classroom style | 84
- Reception (6p/high table) | 140
- Banquet | 120
Equipment:
- 4K Projector
- Sound System
- Wireless content sharing from your own laptop
- Control system for AV equipment
FLOOR -1
Dimensions: 48m²
Floorplan: Download
Capacity:
- U-shape | 24
- Theater style | 50
- Boardroom style | 26
- Classroom style | 30
- Reception (6p/high table) | 50
- Banquet | 30
Equipment:
- Upon request
Dimensions: 75sqm
Capacity:
- Banquet | 14
Equipment:
- Upon request
Meetings & events
Seminars
Training sessions
Management
Team building
Conferences
Meetings
Launches
Product presentations
Boardroom
Workshops
Company events
Team-building events
Jubilees
Receptions
Seasonal
Celebrations
Product launches
Team building
Music video making
Tai Chi
Falconry
Fencing
Perfume making
Smoothie/cocktail workshop
Cooking workshop
Graffiti workshop
Etiquette workshop
Laughter Yoga
Wine or spirits tastings
Marlstone carving
Salsa clinic
African drumming
Painting workshop
Soapbox derby
Chocolate workshop
Whiskey tasting
Sushi workshop
Wine tasting
Creative brainstorming in the creative box
Meditation
Yoga
City tours
City golf
Guided tours by City Guy Mr Tanguy Ottomer
Bicycle hire
Star-gazing gastronomy
Historic ambience revitalised to meet contemporary standards with the latest banqueting facilities
Highly personalised catering options to suit your meeting or event by Silverspoon and Johan Van Raes, the famous former chef-patron of Michelin-starred The Glorious in Antwerp
Healthy, seasonal cuisine based on the latest trends and using local produce
Four signature restaurants from world-renowned chefs connect memorable experiences with unforgettable feelings. Every gastronomic experience creates a source of inspiration to delight all senses
An international-style bar featuring a Botanic-branded level of service, is the place to meet and unwind
Accommodation
67 rooms are perfect for residential meetings
41 suites and spa suites provide a serene setting for VIP guests, some feature spa and gym equipment and air filter and disinfection systems
Superior furnishings, equipment and amenities; the suites, for instance, feature wine cabinets
The views open onto the courtyard, spa or Monastery Gardens
Diamond Spa Suite is one of the largest hotel accommodations available in the whole of Flanders, offering up to 140sqm
Spa after business
Botanic Health Spa (1000sqm on 3 levels)
18m panoramic swimming pool
Extensive sauna and steam area
Thermal zone
Vitamin and herbal bars and Spa Bistro
Efficient and relaxing spa treatments to suit a busy lifestyle
Treatment area with eight treatment rooms, two private double spa suites and private outdoor treatment area
Conservatory with relaxation gallery
Botanic Health Club (94sqm)
Super modern and exclusive Gym with latest TechnoGym
Fitness studio
Innovative membership programmes
Group lessons with a personal coach specifically for the needs of your company (surcharge)
After business workouts, presentations and lectures
Surroundings
With a vibrant arts and culture scene, Antwerp is known as one of Flanders’ five cities of art. Most of Antwerp’s ‘must sees’ are within walking distance, such as The Rubens House, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the Maagdenhuis Museum, which is just a few steps away. The theatre and fashion districts are also in close proximity and the Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp is surrounded by boutiques, galleries and shops.
LET’S DO BUSINESS
Phone: +32 3 269 00 00 | Email: info@botanicantwerp.com
