Hotel Aragon, building in Lier, Belgium
Hotel Aragon is a protected monument in Lier, a tall building with solid brick walls and small windows that dates from the 16th century and originally served as an orphanage for girls called Maegdenhuys. Today it operates as a hotel with 20 rooms of varying sizes, from single rooms to family rooms, and offers modern conveniences like a daily breakfast buffet and the option to add extra beds.
The building dates from the 16th century and originally served as an orphanage for girls known as Maegdenhuys before later being converted into a hotel. This transformation reflects how the structure adapted to serve the changing needs of the town of Lier over the centuries.
Hotel Aragon sits on Aragonstraat and shapes the street with its traditional brick construction that has been part of local life for centuries. It serves as a connection point between the town's past and its present daily rhythms.
The hotel sits next to the Binnennete, a small waterway in the old town, making it easy to reach on foot and close to most sights; guests can park bikes outside for free and use them to explore the town conveniently on their own terms.
The building originally functioned as an orphanage for girls rather than a hotel, showing how structures in Lier have been repurposed for entirely different uses over time. The thick old walls and windows bear witness to generations of people who lived and worked inside.
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