Hotel Derlon

150 years is a fine beginning.

The hotel's name refers to Louis Désiré Derlon, the French chef who left his mark here in the nineteenth century with his hospitality, refinement and attention to detail. What he left behind is still palpable today. Beneath the hotel lie Roman remains of ancient Maastricht. This makes Hotel Derlon one of the most historic locations in the city.

In 2026, the hotel was taken over by a new owner who would like to invite you to be part of a new chapter in this story. 150 years is a fine beginning. But from here, we move forward…

You are most welcome.

anno 25 A.D.

VIA Belgica

The remains of a Roman road, a sanctuary and parts of a basilica are still visible today in the private museum beneath the hotel, exclusively accessible to our guests.

1827 A.D.

Louis Desiré Derlon

Birth of Louis Desiré Derlon. The namesake of the hotel. His hospitality, eye for detail and sense of refinement live on in everything the hotel embodies today.

1853 A.D.

Hôtel Mauel

In 1853, a Hôtel Mauel (sometimes spelled: Mauël) was mentioned for the first time. In 1860, Mauel advertised a carriage pick-up service from the station for guests of the enlarged hotel. In 1866, the hotel was put up for sale.

1846 A.D.

Café de la Promenade

On 24 May 1846, Thomas Mauel (1820-?), originally from Eupen, opened a café-restaurant on the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, probably in one of the buildings constructed by the Wintgens brothers.

1870 A.D.

Hôtel Derlon

In 1870, the French chef Louis Desiré Derlon (1827-1902) took over the hotel-restaurant. Hotel Derlon was particularly renowned during this period for its restaurant, where Derlon cooked according to French cuisine.

1895 A.D.

Constant Marres

In 1895, one year after the death of his wife Elise Derlon-van Kan (1831-1894), he sold the hotel to Constant Marres.

1905 A.D.

Michelin Guide listing

Marres probably appointed Jos. Mast as director. The hotel retained the name Derlon. That the hotel maintained its good reputation under Mast's direction is evidenced by its listing in 1905 – as the only hotel in Maastricht – in the first Michelin Guide.