Rue du Midi 135-137, Brussels, Belgium | (888) 710-7049
Central location near attractions, restaurants, and
shopping
Rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and work
desks
Fitness center with lovely views of Brussels
Restaurant with buffet and a la carte options
Buffet breakfast included in room rates
Piano bar with small snacks and a selection of drinks
17 meeting rooms and business center
Free Wi-Fi throughout
One-way shuttle service from the hotel (for a fee)
On-site parking (for a fee)
Parts of the hotel are dated
Complaints of noise and cleanliness issues in rooms
No in-room tea- and coffee-making facilities
Wi-Fi can be spotty
The mid-range Bedford Hotel & Congress Center is a centrally located business hotel with perks including a free buffet breakfast and free, but not always reliable, Wi-Fi. Its 310 rooms have a warm atmosphere, with basic (and sometimes worn) decor, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and
work desks. However, they lack tea- and coffee-making facilities
and there have been reports of noise and cleanliness issues. Facilities include a restaurant and bar and a number of meeting rooms. There’s also a fitness center
with lovely views, but dated machines. For a fresher, more up-to-date property, travelers may prefer the Pantone Hotel, although it lacks a restaurant or fitness center.
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Scene
Large mid-range business hotel that also attracts tourists
Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre,
opened in 1955, is one of the few privately owned large hotels in the Brussels city
center. The lobby’s decor hinges between elegant and dated. An antique wooden
desk, marble tiled floors, and large columns give some graceful charm, but it’s
the reddish armchairs and worn carpets and rugs that speaks to the
property's age. Hallways are equally dated, with green and maroon carpets and yellow walls, as are the elevators, upholstered in green fabric. The restaurant has worn gray-and-white-striped chairs, but the white
tablecloths provide an air of sophistication. The piano bar is relaxed, with brown-leather bar stools and dated red or brown couches, chairs, and
booths atop a red carpet. There’s a white piano and an odd mix of decor, including a life-sized
carousel horse. Though it's primarily a business hotel, it does attract vacationing couples and families as well.
Location
Central location within walking distance of major attractions
This hotel has a prime spot in the
city center in an area surrounded by restaurants and attractions. The city's main square, the Grand Place, is a
six-minute walk away, while the Royal Palace is a 15-minute walk. Stadhuis van
Brussel takes seven minutes on foot to reach. There’s a multitude of public
transportation options nearby, with both tram and bus stops within a three-minute walk of the hotel. The Bruxelles-Chapelle train station is a six-minute walk and Brussels Airport
is a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms
Simple rooms with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, but no coffee or tea facilities
The warm-toned rooms at Bedford Hotel have soft splashes
of green or blue and come in a variety of sizes, from small Standard Single
rooms to spacious Business and Executive Rooms. Each room includes lovely blond-wood floors, one to four armchairs per room, and a well-sized work desk. However, much of the wood-laminate furniture has visible wear and tear. Some rooms are more updated than others, but
for the most part, they’re well maintained, albeit with a slightly dated style. All
rooms include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and safes, but they lack facilities for making tea and coffee. Views vary, and some rooms look out on a gray, dull courtyard. Bathrooms are sleek, with white,
gray, or tan tile, shower/tub combos, plenty of counter space, hairdryers, and
toiletries. Past guests have complained about cleanliness and noise issues.
Features
Meeting rooms, business center, free breakfast, restaurant, bar, fitness center
The Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre provides a mix
of amenities for its diverse clientele. Business travelers make use of the 17
fully equipped meeting rooms that hold up to 715 people, as well as a business
center with three public computers. There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, but
guests have reported spotty connections. As far as dining, there’s a free breakfast
buffet served in the mornings and a restaurant with a buffet and a la carte menus for
lunch or dinner. The piano bar provides a wide selection of drinks and small
snacks throughout the day. There’s also a fitness center with dated cardio and weight-training equipment and lovely views of Brussels. On-site parking
is available for a fee and a one-way free shuttle from the hotel can be
arranged for a surcharge.
