Karel De Grotelaan 11 - 19 Boulevard Charlemagne, Brussels, Belgium | (888) 710-7049
Close to metro, train station, and bus stop to airport
Conveniently located for business travelers visiting the EU
institutions
Free Wi-Fi available throughout hotel
Private non-smoking floor reserved for women
On-site spa with sauna, Turkish bath, steam bath, hot tub, and massage room
Private parking garage
Decor is dated in many rooms
Wi-Fi connection can be slow
Hotel layout can make some rooms hard to reach
Some rooms are dark with small windows
Located in a district which empties after office hours
Extra fees for breakfast and use of wellness center
Located in the heart of the European district in the shadow of the mammoth Berlaymont building which houses offices of the European Commission and just steps away from the European Council, this mid-range caters to business travelers. It has 212 rooms spread out over two buildings, some of which are dated and in need of refurbishment, however, the hotel will close for two months in July 2017 to complete room updates. The city’s major tourist sights are not in walking distance of the hotel but the city center is only four metro stops away. The worn rooms and slow Wi-Fi may not make this hotel as good a value as others in the area like Thon Hotel EU and Hotel Martin’s Brussels EU which are only slightly more expensive.
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Scene
A functional hotel catering to business travelers
The Hotel Berlaymont Brussels EU caters to the business travelers who travel to Brussels to attend meetings at the European institutions. The building is a modernist structure of glass and steel with sterile interior public spaces which resemble the same space-agey style of the EU buildings. The public areas, meeting rooms, and guest rooms showcase a permanent collection of art and photography. Guest room doors are plastered with artistic images and framed photographs are on display in rooms and an on-site gallery.
Location
In the heart of the European quarter
The Hotel Berlaymont Brussels EU is just steps away from the Berlaymont building housing offices of the European Commission, a five-minute walk to the European Council, and a 15-walk to the European Parliament. Schuman metro and train station are five minutes away on foot and so is Schuman roundabout where the airport bus can be caught, a trip which takes 30 minutes. The center of Brussels, where most tourist sights are concentrated, is four metro stops away. There are many pubs and restaurants in the neighborhood which mainly cater to the office crowd.
Rooms
Spacious rooms with simple decor in neutral tones
The hotel has 212 rooms spread over eight floors and shared between two connected buildings. To reach some rooms, guests have to descend two levels, walk along a long corridor and then take an elevator, which can be a challenge for people with reduced mobility. The rooms on the lower and ground floors are dark and gloomy while those on the upper floors offer more light. Some rooms have been refurbished but many are showing signs of wear and tear: worn furniture, stained carpets, and the need for a fresh lick of paint. None are up to advertised four-star standards. Each room has a flat-screen TV, minibar, iron and ironing board, safe, air-conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. The Comfort Rooms and Club King Rooms are reasonably spacious with 215 square feet of floor space. The Comfort Business Ladies Rooms are located on a private non-smoking floor close to reception and offer a few extras like fresh flowers, a make-up mirror and 1600W hairdryer in the bathroom, and a special lock system for the door. Guests staying in the Club King Rooms get a welcome drink, free access to the wellness center, a daily newspaper, free local calls, and free parking. The same extras apply to guests staying in the two 600-square-foot Junior Suites, which also include a separate living area, balcony, two marble bathrooms, a Hi-Fi unit and fax machine.
Features
A wellness center and gym
The wellness center includes a small spa, hot tub,
relaxation pool and sauna which can be used for an extra fee or is free for
upper category rooms. The fitness center is a reasonable size though cardio machines aren't the most modern models; a strength-training machine is also provided. The L’Objectif
restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, as well as for breakfast, which many find overpriced. The Baqué Coffee House in the lobby area is open during the day and
the News Bar opens in the late afternoon, serving drinks and snacks. Parking in
the private garage is free for upper category rooms.
