Unbelievable Malmedy Villa: Indoor Pool & Luxury Awaits!
Unbelievable Malmedy Villa: Indoor Pool & Luxury – Or Just a Really Nice Weekend? (A Rambling Review)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Unbelievable Malmedy Villa, and my brain is a tangled ball of spa treatments and existential dread (just kidding… mostly). Let’s unpack this, shall we? Don't expect perfection, because frankly, neither did I.
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Let’s Start with Accessibility… because that's super important, right? And honestly, it was… mostly. The website boasted "wheelchair accessible," which is always music to my ears (and to anyone who needs it). The accessibility features are: Wheelchair Accessible and Facilities for disabled guests, but there were a few snags. Generally, the elevators were good and there was enough space in the rooms, but once in awhile, the pathways to the pool can be a little narrow. Minor, but I noticed. The elevator was available for guests, which is a major win. Honestly, I'm happy with the results, though.
On-site accessible restaurants / lounges, well, that’s where it got a little fuzzy. Yes, there were restaurants, but maneuverability between tables needed some improvement. Let's put it this way: If you're planning a wheelchair ballet, you might have a challenge. But the staff were genuinely helpful, which goes a long way.
(Random Thought Break: Do you think “Unbelievable Malmedy Villa” has a slightly… boastful name? I mean, does it really have to be unbelievable? It's a high bar, guys.)
Internet Access: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Everywhere!
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, and Wi-Fi for special events are all a big deal. I hate feeling disconnected. And thankfully, that was an issue I didn't encounter. The connection was good everywhere, from the room all the way to the pool, which is actually quite impressive. In fact, I'm making this review via my phone while I’m in line for a hot dog! (Just kidding.)
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Oh, the Spa…
Alright, buckle up, because this is where I really dove in. I swear to god, I spent half my time in the spa. The sheer amount of options was overwhelming, in the best way possible. The Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor], all were available and all were used, baby!
Let’s talk about the pool with a view. Stunning. Truly, a postcard-worthy moment. The outdoor pool was also fantastic, if a little too chilly in the evenings. The Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, was a total win, just a total winner. I spent at least three hours in the spa area. I felt like I was on a cloud nine! (And maybe I fell asleep in the steam room once… don’t judge me.) Seriously, the Massage was incredible. I came in a stressed-out mess, and I left feeling like a completely relaxed noodle. That alone almost made the trip worth it.
(Rambling aside: I'm starting to think I need to invest in a good robe. You know, so I can feel fancy even when I'm just making coffee… or eating ramen. Gotta have goals.)
Cleanliness and Safety: Is it Clean? Is it Safe?
In these uncertain times, is Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Shared stationery removed, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment, are all a big deal. I feel safe knowing this. The Villa was clean, very. And yes, they had doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, and Emergency services.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Feast for the Senses (and Maybe a Little Overpriced)
Okay, let's be honest. The food was good, not necessarily "unbelievable." There were a multitude of dining choices. A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant.
The breakfast buffet was a solid start to the day. The restaurants provided a variety of international cuisines! The room service was available 24 hours and the poolside bar was definitely a plus. But some of the portions were a little… dainty. And the prices? Let’s just say my credit card whimpered a little. But you did get a wide range of options, from your typical Belgium dishes, to international cuisine! The bar was also nice.
(Confession time: I might or might not have snuck a bag of chips from the convenience store into the spa. Don't tell.)
Services and Conveniences: Perks and Perks and More Perks!
Honestly, the Villa offered so much convenience. Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
The Concierge was super helpful. The contactless check-in/out was smooth. The Daily housekeeping kept things spotless. The convenience store was a lifesaver for snacks. My clothes came back like new, thanks to the dry cleaning.
(Quirky observation: They had a shrine! A literal shrine! I’m not sure to what, but it added a certain… je ne sais quoi.)
For the Kids: Family-Friendly? Hmm…
Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal were available. While the Villa claims to be family-friendly, I'm not entirely convinced. I think the real question is: Do you want a kid there? If you're looking for a truly relaxing retreat for adults, consider this.
Available in All Rooms (The Nitty Gritty):
Alright, let’s get into the details. The rooms themselves were lovely. They were Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens
The beds were comfy. The bathrooms were spacious. I particularly enjoyed the bathrobes and slippers. The Free [bottled water] was amazing. Seriously, the blackout curtains were a godsend. However, the room decorations seemed to have been untouched since the 80s, with a few exceptions. The soundproof rooms were definitely a blessing!
Getting Around: Mostly Smooth Sailing
I didn’t need **Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, or
Escape to Paradise: Your Stunning Stintino Getaway Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This ain't your grandma's perfectly-coiffed travel itinerary. This is my attempt to survive a week of luxurious lounging in a villa in Malmedy, Belgium. Prepare for possible chaos, questionable decisions, and a healthy dose of existential dread masked with excessive consumption of Belgian chocolate.
Malmedy Meanderings: A Week of Questionable Choices (and hopefully, some relaxation)
Day 1: Arrival & The Indoor Pool Panic
- 14:00: Arrive at Brussels Airport. Ugh, airports. I swear, the sheer amount of people who don’t understand how to walk on an escalator almost sends me into a full-blown panic attack. Found a decent cafe with some strong coffee to calm my nerves.
- 16:00: Car rental. Praying to the gods of navigation that I can actually navigate the Belgian countryside. My sense of direction is… well, let’s just say I once got lost in a walk-in closet. The car is… a bit smaller than expected. Wish me luck squeezing my oversized suitcase in.
- 18:00: Arrive at the villa. Gasp. It's gorgeous. Truly. Like, straight out of a magazine. And the indoor pool… I could practically feel my stress melting away. Until I realized I hadn't packed a swimsuit. Epic fail.
- 19:00: Search the nearby town for a swimsuit, a Belgian beer, and a decent pizza. Found the beer (Leffe Blonde, naturally) and a surprisingly good pizza, but the swimsuit hunt was a comedy of errors. Apparently, Belgian swimwear sizes are a mystery. Settled for something that almost fits.
- 20:30: Stumble back to the villa, triumphant. Beer consumed. Pizza devoured. Swimsuit… worn. Time to dive in the pool. This is the life.
Day 2: Spa Days & Existential Dread
- 09:00: Wake up feeling like a new woman. Or, at least, a woman who's had approximately five hours of sleep. Coffee, coffee, coffee.
- 10:00: Spa day! Or, at least, the "spa" I built myself. Face masks, hair masks, the whole shebang. I look like a glamorous swamp creature, but I’m committed.
- 12:00: Realize the face mask burned. Apparently, the "soothing cucumber" version had a little surprise kick. Face is screaming, but I’m committed.
- 13:00: Lunch. Something light, as in, let's consume the entire charcuterie board. Oops. Maybe a nap.
- 15:00: Stare at the pool and ponder the meaning of life. Is this it? Is this what the gods intended? Existential crisis time! Followed by another dip in the pool. Life seems to have meaning again.
- 18:00: Attempt to cook dinner. Disaster. Burned the potatoes, undercooked the chicken, and managed to break a wine glass. Ordered takeout. Thank God for Google Translate and the fact that Belgian fries are a universal language.
- 20:00: Watch a movie by the fireplace, sipping leftover Leffe Blonde. The serenity is almost too much. Almost.
Day 3: Malmedy Exploration - The Town & The Truths
- 10:00: Finally venture out of the villa. Determined to explore the town of Malmedy.
- 10:30: Walk around the town. It's adorable. Cobblestone streets, charming shops, and the smell of fresh bread. I feel like I’ve stepped into a postcard. But I need a proper Belgian waffle, stat.
- 11:00: I search for the best waffle in town. I find what I needed and it was the best.
- 12:00: Some sightseeing. Churches! The cathedral is quite magnificent!
- 14:00: Lunch in a local restaurant. The food is delicious.
- 16:00: Went back to the villa, the day was beautiful. Had another swim.
- 20:00: Realized I should've bought more snacks for the villa.
Day 4: Race Track Dreams & Belgian Chocolate Coma
- 09:00: Breakfast. Decided I'm going to try to be healthy. Failed. More waffles.
- 10:00: A pilgrimage to the Spa-Francorchamps race track. Even though I'm not a huge racing fan, the history and the sheer scale of the place are impressive. The sound of the cars roaring around the track sends shivers down my spine.
- 12:00: Tried a driving simulator. Absolute disaster. I crashed. Repeatedly. Maybe F1 isn't my calling.
- 14:00: Lunch at a restaurant with stunning views of the track.
- 16:00: Hit the chocolate shop. Decided it's time for a serious indulgence. Bought enough chocolate to single-handedly cause a cocoa bean shortage in Belgium.
- 18:00: Back at the villa. Time for an emergency chocolate intervention from the pool.
- 20:00: Staring at the chocolate. The pool. The existential angst. The glorious, beautiful mess of it all.
Day 5: Relax, Recharge…Repeat
- 10:00: Swimming!
- 11:00: Reading!
- 12:00: Lunch.
- 13:00: Napping!
- 15:00: Watching a movie.
- 17:00: Wrote a journal entry.
- 19:00: Dinner.
- 20:00: Swimming, again!
Day 6: The Ardennes Adventure (Maybe)
- 10:00: Wake up. Today's the day I'm going to conquer the Ardennes, the wild, rugged regions surrounding Malmedy!
- 11:00: Coffee. Chocolate. Contemplating the Ardennes.
- 12:00: Looked at the map. Realized I have no idea where I am. Anxiety.
- 13:00: Backtracked. Ate the last of the chocolate. Maybe the Ardennes can wait.
- 14:00: Back at the villa. Swimming.
Day 7: Farewell…or, Au Revoir?
- 09:00: Packing. Ugh, the worst part. Trying to fit all the chocolate into my suitcase without raising suspicion.
- 10:00: One last dip in the pool. Savoring the peace. Is this the end?
- 12:00: Check out. Saying goodbye to the villa. Already planning my return.
- 14:00: Flight. Trying to digest everything. The beauty, the relaxation, the chocolate.
- 16:00: Reaching my destination. This was such a great trip.
There you have it. My Malmedy adventure. A chaotic, chocolate-fueled, and hopefully, relaxing escape. Would I change a thing? Absolutely not. Except maybe the swimsuit situation. And the near-disasters in the kitchen. And the existential dread. Okay, maybe a few things. But overall? Perfection. And hey, at least I’m alive to tell the tale!
Escape to the Alps: Stunning Wagrain Balcony Flat Awaits!
So, is this "Unbelievable" Malmedy Villa actually… unbelievable?
That indoor pool – what's the deal? Is it as glorious as it looks?
What about the luxury? Is it actually luxurious, or just… pretending?
The kitchen – can you actually, you know, cook in it?
What's the vibe like outside? Is the location any good?
If you had to sum it up – would you recommend it?
OKAY, spill. Did you *actually* enjoy the indoor pool or are you just being polite?!
Any other quirky observations? Like, anything *really* stick out?
