Mövenpick Brussels Airport is Accor’s new flagship destination, located a short drive from the city’s Zaventem Airport. The building, designed by architect David Vancanneyt, has 103 rooms, a wellness facility, and a rooftop restaurant, Magritte.

WeWantMore designed the hotel’s rooms and public spaces, taking cues from the striking and surrealist concrete ‘curtains’ that feature on the building’s exterior. 

A sense of purposeful whimsy characterises the hotel’s interior, which taps into Belgium’s long and storied tradition of surrealist art. Spaces are designed to surprise guests with thought-provoking elements and unusual details, building an experience that’s equal parts theatrical and dreamlike. In doing so, connecting with the Mövenpick brand philosophy of ‘Doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way’. 

The interiors emphasise a feeling of being up in the clouds, with a palette of warm whites and light blues. Sheer curtains, cloud-shaped carpets and blue banquette upholstery all come together to evoke the essence of the sky, cocooning guests in a light, airy atmosphere. This extends to the guest room showers positioned under an illuminated textured ceiling resembling clouds. 

“Our ambition was for the hotel interiors to unite dreams and reality, and find beauty in things both unexpected and uncanny. WeWantMore has partnered with Mövenpick to redefine the airport hotel experience, transcending the traditional boundaries of functionality and business travel. By thoughtfully addressing the long-standing perception of guests as merely ‘in-transit’ and focusing on meticulous details, we crafted an extraordinary and timeless aesthetic that unites dreams and reality,” comments Monika Jedrzejczyk from WeWantMore.

This sense of airiness and levitation is encountered throughout the hotel, with furniture and joinery constructed so it appears to be floating above the ground and emphasised by the use of rounded edges and curves, which create a softness and gentle flow.

There’s also a distinct sense of playfulness in the communal areas and restaurant, with objects designed to subvert expectations. Shelves are supported by books, spheres and vases, and foot rails and lighting features are held up by ‘hands’. In the bar area, a counter lifts its stone skirt to reveal polished metal beneath, while a solid block of granite hovers, apparently precariously, above.

Mirrors add to the dream-like experience, warping the perspective or appearing to be frozen in the act of melting. Even when they tuck themselves in for the night, guests can expect the unexpected with cane-shaped wall lights, and an over-the-bed lamp that casts a bird-shaped shadow – referring to both René Magritte’s bird motif and Mövenpick’s logo. 

The interior of the restaurant evokes a real sense of warmth and relaxation through the use of wood, copper, bronze, light camel leather and soft plaster. The booths in the back offer something out of the ordinary, made using 3D-printed panels that could have been scooped from a pot of stracciatella ice cream (a reference to Mövenpick’s own ice cream line).

In the hotel restaurant, Magritte, a copper veil seems to float through the space, as if carried away by a gentle wind – emphasising the area its elevated position and the views out into the sky beyond.

About WeWantMore

Founded in 2006, WeWantMore has an established reputation for its innovative design direction and a growing network of international clients across hospitality and food & beverage sectors, including Accor, Hilton, McDonald’s, Corinthia, Campari and Neuhaus to name a few. The studio operates at the forefront of a new wave of creatives who blur the boundaries between the junctions of design, art and entertainment, to shape the unimaginable.

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About Mövenpick Hotels
​Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, a part of Accor, is a globally recognized brand known for its Swiss heritage, dedication to quality, and a passion for making moments. With a legacy of hospitality that spans over 70 years, Mövenpick is celebrated for its authentic culinary experiences, warm service, and thoughtfully designed accommodations.

Operating in key destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Mövenpick offers an array of upscale hotels and resorts that cater to both business and leisure travelers. True to its philosophy of “doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way,” the brand seamlessly blends modern sophistication with cultural authenticity.