The Shepherd

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Leuven

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Lobby
View from room
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Place, Grand Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, KU Leuven
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Leuven

Heart of Leuven.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus and St. Michael's Church. Dyle and Sint-Donatus Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Leuven Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • KU Leuven - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Heverlee Station - 20 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noir Koffiebar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bierkelder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rock Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Nijl - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Leuven
The Shepherd offers its guests a terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Shepherd also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Leuven hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shepherd offers 35 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Leuven hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Damshire
Hotel New Damshire
Hotel New Damshire Leuven
New Damshire
New Damshire Leuven
The Shepherd Hotel
Hotel New Damshire
The Shepherd Leuven
The Shepherd Hotel Leuven

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shepherd to the airport?

The Shepherd is 14.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shepherd have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shepherd.

Does The Shepherd offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Shepherd, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Shepherd?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Shepherd?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

Does The Shepherd have a pool?

The Shepherd does not have a pool.

Does The Shepherd have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Shepherd to downtown Leuven?

The Shepherd is 0.3 mi away from Leuven.