The ASTRID PARK PLAZA Hotel in Antwerp is part of Park Plaza Hotels and opened its doors on May 1st, 1997. The hotel is located in the heart of the world famous diamond area of Antwerp, opposite the Central Station and the Zoo, and near the bustling Keyserlei and Meir shopping area.The hotel is designed by the famous architect Micahael Graves and features 228 guestrooms, including 206 executive and superior rooms, 17 business suites, 2 deluxe suites and a presidential suite. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with safe, minibar, tv with internet and Nintendo games, in-house movies, special computer and fax links up. Special to the ASTRID PARK PLAZA Hotel is the grand Scala ballroom for parties and conferences up to 600 guests. Furthermore the hotel has 18 conference rooms, private dining rooms and the Diamond Club room for private functions and evening entertainment. The "Windows of Antwerp" is the hotel's international restaurant, seating up to 140 guests in a conservatory overlooking the Astrid Square. Kosher catering is available on request for hotel guests as well as for special functions. Other facilities include a 2.200 square meter Business Center, run by Regus and an Action Club with sauna, whirpool, steambath, swimming pool and fitness area.