Part of the Thon Hotels chain, the upscale Stanhope has a boutique touch. Housed in a late-19th century residence, the 125-room Stanhope is within walking distance of the European Parliament, the Parc du Bruxelles, and the Sablon Antiques Market. With its white columns and floor-to-ceiling windows that look onto a courtyard, the lobby breathes elegance and country charm. Rooms are a mix of English country manor, Neoclassical, and contemporary decor, with chintz bed canopies and imitation Ming vases, recessed lighting, and oversize fantasy candlesticks. In-room Wi-Fi is free only to guests who book rooms through the hotel's website. Because of its location, the Stanhope, which has a conference center and several meeting rooms, gets a heavy business clientele. The hotel's Brighton Restaurant and Library Bar offer convivial places to meet, eat, and drink. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day, and there's a sauna.
Part of the Thon Hotels chain, the upscale Stanhope has a boutique touch. Housed in a late-19th century residence, the 125-room Stanhope is within walking distance of the European Parliament, the Parc du Bruxelles, and the Sablon Antiques Market. With its white columns and floor-to-ceiling windows that look onto a courtyard, the lobby breathes elegance and country charm. Rooms are a mix of English country manor, Neoclassical, and contemporary decor, with chintz bed canopies and imitation Ming vases, recessed lighting, and oversize fantasy candlesticks. In-room Wi-Fi is free only to guests who book rooms through the hotel's website. Because of its location, the Stanhope, which has a conference center and several meeting rooms, gets a heavy business clientele. The hotel's Brighton Restaurant and Library Bar offer convivial places to meet, eat, and drink. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day, and there's a sauna.
A late 19th-century historic landmark in Brussels, the 286-room Hotel Metropole is best suited to guests wanting to experience a bit of antique grandeur -- and who are willing to pay for it. With glamorous meeting facilities, a fine dining restaurant with old world elegance, a fitness center, and full concierge service -- not to mention a central location within a 10-minute walk of Grand Place and lots of shopping -- this upscale property is ideal for both business guests and tourists. Although the carpet is worn in places and some rooms could stand to be updated, the hotel offers lovely guest rooms with window-side seating nooks, and large suites with incredible bathrooms.
A late 19th-century historic landmark in Brussels, the 286-room Hotel Metropole is best suited to guests wanting to experience a bit of antique grandeur -- and who are willing to pay for it. With glamorous meeting facilities, a fine dining restaurant with old world elegance, a fitness center, and full concierge service -- not to mention a central location within a 10-minute walk of Grand Place and lots of shopping -- this upscale property is ideal for both business guests and tourists. Although the carpet is worn in places and some rooms could stand to be updated, the hotel offers lovely guest rooms with window-side seating nooks, and large suites with incredible bathrooms.
Hotel Saint Nicholas is a standard mid-range chain hotel within walking distance of several of Brussels' major sights. Its 60 rooms are clean and modern, with a minimal brown-dominated decor and flat-screen TVs, but no air-conditioning. Amenities are limited and include a breakfast buffet (for a fee), but no parking, gym, restaurant, or bar. Prices are decent for a central hotel, though travelers might want to compare rates with the Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre, which has an on-site restaurant, gym, bar, meeting rooms, and rooms with mini-fridges.
Hotel Saint Nicholas is a standard mid-range chain hotel within walking distance of several of Brussels' major sights. Its 60 rooms are clean and modern, with a minimal brown-dominated decor and flat-screen TVs, but no air-conditioning. Amenities are limited and include a breakfast buffet (for a fee), but no parking, gym, restaurant, or bar. Prices are decent for a central hotel, though travelers might want to compare rates with the Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre, which has an on-site restaurant, gym, bar, meeting rooms, and rooms with mini-fridges.