The Shepherd

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with business center and 24-hour front desk

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The Shepherd

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Family Room
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Reception
Family Room | Bathroom

Overview of The Shepherd

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000
  • Popular LocationLeuven Town Hall7 min walk
  • Popular LocationKU Leuven5 min drive
  • Popular LocationUZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus7 min drive
  • AirportBrussels (BRU-Brussels - National)27 min drive
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Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Single Use)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Leuven

Located in Leuven, The Shepherd is in the city center and near a train station. STUK and Grand Beguinage of Leuven are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fun Oase and Kruidtuin Botanical Garden. Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus and Centho Chocolates are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Grand Beguinage of Leuven - 6 min walk
  • Grand Market Square - 6 min walk
  • Leuven Town Hall - 7 min walk
  • KU Leuven - 5 min drive
  • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg Campus - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafe Manger - 3 min walk
  • Café Belge Leuven - 3 min walk
  • Noir Coffeebar - 3 min walk
  • Raffat - 3 min walk
  • Dulci - 4 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd

Hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Shepherd. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shepherd include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

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 15 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is The Shepherd pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherd?

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd on May 5, 2024 start from CA $171.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Shepherd?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Shepherd?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Shepherd located?

Located in the heart of Leuven, this hotel is steps from Dyle, Kerk St-Franciscus Solanus, and St. Michael's Church. Sint-Donatus Park and Old Market Square are also within 5 minutes. Heverlee Station is 20 minutes by foot and Leuven Station is 20 minutes.

The Shepherd Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying here. The room was small, but clean, comfortable, and quiet. It was a very easy walk to the main squares in Leuven. And the breakfast was FANTASTIC!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable hotel. Especially liked the generous breakfast inclusion
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great location near the Leuven city center. Quiet and clean and an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

FUAD, HOUSTON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good one
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023