The Radeski Hotel: an ode to architectural excellence in the heart of Liège

Jean-Marc Delcroix
29 October 2025

On Boulevard d’Avroy, where the murmur of the Meuse River mingles with the rustling of the park’s century-old lime trees, stands an architectural gem that time has only served to embellish for nearly a century and a half. The Radeski Hotel is not just a building: it is a statement of intent, a manifesto in stone and wrought iron that bears witness to an era when architecture was an expression of refinement and social prestige.

A history written in stone

The history of the Radeski Hotel began around 1875, when the Radzitsky family of Ostrowick, an illustrious line of Polish nobility, decided to make their mark on the Liège landscape. At this pivotal moment in the Belle Époque, when Europe was experiencing its last hours of imperial grandeur, the family chose Boulevard d’Avroy – an iconic thoroughfare created forty years earlier when the Avroy Canal was filled in – to build what would become one of the most remarkable private mansions in the fiery city.
The choice of location was not insignificant. The Boulevard d’Avroy was then, as it is today, one of the most sought-after addresses in Liège, linking the historic centre with the new bourgeois neighbourhoods that were flourishing along the Meuse. It was here that visionary architects, patrician families and renowned artists rubbed shoulders, shaping an avenue that would become a privileged witness to the golden age of Belgian eclectic architecture.

Architecture as an art of living

Spanning 2,200 square metres across four majestic floors, the Radeski Hotel embodies the architectural expertise of the late 19th century at its most sublime. As soon as you cross the threshold of this exceptional residence, you are struck by the grace of its grand staircase, a true centrepiece that rises to the upper floors in a choreography of marble and wrought iron.
The volumes are breathtaking. High ceilings adorned with delicate mouldings, a series of rooms with harmonious proportions, natural light filtered through imposing windows: every architectural detail bears witness to an era when buildings were not only constructed to be lived in, but to enhance everyday life. The rare architectural features that can be discovered at every turn (whether original woodwork, monumental fireplaces or finely carved stucco) tell the story of exceptional craftsmen who devoted their expertise to the construction of this urban palace.

A cultural and creative renaissance

Far from becoming stuck in nostalgia for the past, the Radeski Hotel has successfully navigated the decades by constantly reinventing itself. After serving various purposes throughout the 20th century, this monument underwent a bold transformation in the early 2010s, driven by visionaries who understood that heritage and modernity are by no means mutually exclusive.
The transformation of the hotel into an ecosystem dedicated to art, creativity and entrepreneurial excellence is a model for heritage conversion. Today, the Radeski is home to a constellation of prestigious companies that share the same commitment to excellence: Club Med, whose hedonistic philosophy is perfectly echoed in the elegance of the premises; Braconnier Agency, a communications and branding agency where creativity flourishes in these inspiring spaces; Cocobolo, an agency specialising in digital communications and social media management, which brings a new and connected energy; Les Films du Carré, film producers driven by a contemporary artistic vision; and Aromates, a creative studio dedicated to animated films, which combines imagination and high standards in a historic setting.
This alchemy between 19th-century heritage and 21st-century entrepreneurial dynamism makes the Radeski much more than just an office building: it is a place of life, exchange and creation where the past dialogues harmoniously with the present.

At the heart of exceptional Liège

The location of the Radeski Hotel is one of its most valuable assets. Situated on Boulevard d’Avroy, this address offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of the city. Avroy Park, redesigned in the 19th century by landscape architect Édouard Keilig, spreads out its greenery just opposite, offering a haven of tranquillity where you can stroll in the shade of century-old trees.
A few steps away are Liège’s major cultural institutions: the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, the La Boverie museum, and the Place Saint-Lambert with its urban buzz. The proximity of the Guillemins station (a contemporary architectural masterpiece by Santiago Calatrava) places the Radeski at the perfect intersection between historical heritage and modernity, between Liège tradition and international connections.
This privileged location makes Boulevard d’Avroy one of the few European thoroughfares where exceptional architectural heritage, generous green spaces and urban dynamism coexist so naturally. Every year, the famous October Fair transforms the boulevard into the scene of a centuries-old popular festival, reminding us that this prestigious location has never ceased to be the beating heart of Liège life.

An investment in excellence

Marketed exclusively by Christie’s International Real Estate, the Radeski Hotel represents a rare opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs seeking an exceptional space. With 2,200 square metres spread over four floors, this property offers particularly attractive development prospects. Whether it is to establish a prestigious head office, create a luxury hotel concept, develop a cultural space or maintain its current role as a creative ecosystem, the possibilities are numerous and promising.
One of the major advantages of this mansion is the possibility of raising the building, thus offering significant expansion capacity for an ambitious project. This opportunity, rare for a heritage property of this quality, allows for a substantial increase in floor space while preserving the architectural integrity of the existing building.
The flexibility of the spaces, combined with the prestige of the address, the architectural beauty of the building and the potential for vertical extension, make it an exceptional property on the Belgian property market. The generous volumes allow for multiple configurations, while the heritage features guarantee lasting value in a market where authenticity and history are increasingly sought-after criteria. For visionaries capable of combining respect for heritage with contemporary ambition, the Radeski Hotel offers an exceptional canvas on which to write the next chapter of an already illustrious history.

The legacy of an era, the ambition of a future

The Radeski Hotel embodies that rare alchemy between respect for heritage and contemporary vision. In an era where architecture often tends towards standardisation, this 19th-century gem reminds us that there is another way: that of timeless excellence, creative audacity and the transmission of a heritage to be preserved.
For those who can see beyond the simple stone, the Radeski Hotel tells the story of Liège, an industrial city that has become a cultural metropolis, a thousand-year-old city resolutely turned towards the future. It bears witness to architectural expertise that continues to inspire current generations, to an elegance that never goes out of fashion, and to an aristocratic ambition that today finds its expression in creative entrepreneurship and professional excellence.