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The Shepherd

3.0 star property
Hotel in Leuven with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Lobby lounge
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Shepherd offers a peaceful escape from the busy business district. Relax on the charming terrace or unwind with a drink at the soothing bar. Enjoy practical amenities like WiFi, laundry services, and express check-out for a trouble-free experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room (Single Use)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Schapenstraat 1 (Pater Damiaanplein), Leuven, 3000

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
  • ‪Bierkelder - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Nijl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raffat - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palmyra - ‬1 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.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shepherd include comforts such as free WiFi and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with satellite channels

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

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 20 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 is parking at The Shepherd?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Shepherd?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Shepherd?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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.

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