The southern Dutch architect, painter and engineer Wenceslas Cobergher was responsible for the design of the Mountain of Mercy in Brussels and the Heritage House in Kortrijk in the late 16th century. In this he fulfilled, by order of the Spanish archdukes Albrecht and Isabella, their wish to also design, following the example of other countries, ‘Mountains of Mercy’ in our country.
Fascinating and breathtaking
Mountains of Mercy
The initiative had to keep out usurers and he succeeded in that aim. It was not until 1630, four years before his death, that the buildings in Kortrijk were opened. Cobergher opted for a conservative Gothic style.
Majestic aristocratic city castle with 5 star superior recognition
Cobergher Hotel recounts long-forgotten times when opulence and abundance hid behind the facades of majestic Kortrijk city castles. With the prestigious 5 star superior classification from Tourism Flanders, the highest distinction in Belgian hospitality, the hotel confirms its exceptional position as an absolute luxury destination.
The hotel, the former Heritage House and five adjoining properties on Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat, Guido Gezellestraat and Handboogstraat, will not only take you back to the past, the hotel also lets you dream of staying in a contemporary metropolis or spending the night in a lodge reminiscent of an adventure location. Expect a story with a twist.
Where feeling at home prevails in 5 star superior comfort
The rich history of the building was restored with an eye for craftsmanship and the style of the olden times. The grandeur of the various rooms is overwhelming, but at no point does it compromise the sense of home. In each of the Cobergher rooms and suites, renowned decorator Pieter Porters wrote a unique story together with interior designers Dejaegere.
The different styles they used ensure that hotel guests can enjoy a new and surprising décor every time they stay.
Experience several chapters of our story
The first pencilled drafts of Cobergher Hotel’s story appeared on paper in 2016. When the former Heritage House and part of the surrounding buildings were acquired, work could begin on writing a new chapter together with the architectural firm Goddeeris in Kortrijk. Due to the scale of the project and the thorough and meticulous restoration work on the building, it became a story of long duration.
The result of the thorough facelift of the former Heritage House and its adjoining properties is a 5 star superior luxury boutique hotel that hardly has its equal in Flanders and, by extension, Belgium. This exceptional achievement was officially recognized in May 2025 when Tourism Flanders awarded the hotel the prestigious classification. The distinction confirms Cobergher Hotel’s position among Belgium’s finest hospitality destinations.
The complete story in book form
Would you like to experience the fascinating story of Cobergher Hotel in all its facets? The complete story behind the transformation of the historic Heritage House into the current 5 star superior luxury hotel is captured in a beautifully published book. From the first visions in 2016 to the realization of this unique project, every chapter of this extraordinary journey comes to life through stories, anecdotes and unique images you won’t find anywhere else. Discover the stories behind the rooms, learn more about the craftsmen who left their mark and dive deeper into the rich history that forms the foundation of our “Luxury with a Story” concept.
Enjoy a unique overnight stay in a luxury boutique hotel.