I love Antwerp, city of fashion and diamonds. And bikes. It could almost be utopia, only there's no beach. I booked the Hilton because I can, and I did, and it was so worth it. Private bike parking, massive executive room Belgian beer and chocolate on arrival, what more could one want? How about some warm weather and a city that doesn't close on a Sunday? I still haven't learned that I you want to go shopping (and trust me on this you want to in Antwerp) then you don't take two 30litre panniers for luggage. Probably time to take in a museum, or two. Fashion or diamonds?