Avenue Louise 71, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium | (251) 219-4428
Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and public transportation
Large, elegant guest rooms and suites with tranquil feel
Two restaurants, one with an extensive buffet breakfast
Two bars plus a cigar lounge
Access to a swimming pool and spa
Business center with meeting room on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Fee for parking
Expensive breakfast
Substantial fees to use
pool and spa
Kids not allowed at the pool and spa (a pro for some)
The large, upscale Steigenberger Wiltcher's oozes luxury and
elegance. The 267 rooms and suites are spacious, tastefully decorated, and
comfortable. Located on the trendy Avenue Louise, there are a range of
restaurants and shops nearby and the business district is close by, too. With
two restaurants, two bars, a fitness room, and a business center, the
Steigenberger Wiltcher's has plenty to offer guests, but the high fees for breakfast, and to use the pool and spa might put some people off of staying here.
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Scene
Elegant, grand luxury hotel with classic -- but not old-fashioned -- interiors
Everything about the Steigenberger Wiltcher's is on a grand scale. The breakfast room is huge with dramatic high, decorated ceilings and large windows, the room sizes are generous, and even the corridors are extra wide. The decor throughout is classic without coming off as old-fashioned or stuffy. The hotel looks out over a forecourt that leads to polished brass doors. The
vast lobby has numerous seating areas with chairs and sofas on a shiny white marble floor covered partially with patterned rugs. A large wooden reception desk with scaled-down marble pillar supports and the enormous crystal chandelier are hard to miss.
Location
In the Louise neighborhood of Brussels, a 20-minute walk from the Grand Place
The Steigenberger is set in the Louise area, in a chic -- but not particularly touristy -- part of town. There's plenty of shopping in the area, ranging from chain brands to small boutiques, as well as high-end designer stores such as Gucci, Tiffany, and Louis Vuitton. The Grand
Place and other central attractions take around 20 minutes to reach on foot, and there are tram and bus stops a two-minute walk away. The large Louise Metro station is a five
minute-walk from the hotel. The airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel while the Gare de Bruxelles-Midi -- the city's main train station, where passengers can catch the Eurostar to London or the TGV (high-speed train) to Paris and Amsterdam -- is a 10 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Elegant and tranquil rooms with simple, understaded decor and gorgeous marble bathrooms
The rooms at the Steigenberger Wiltcher's are simple, elegant, and comfortable, with a soft gray and dusky mauve color
scheme that provides a calm and tranquil feel. Luxurious touches include oversize pillows, goose-feather comforters, and spotless marble bathrooms with heated floors. Other
features include bathrobes and slippers, 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi,
air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with premium channels, safes, hairdryers, and
plenty of storage space. Higher category rooms (Deluxe and up) have Nespresso coffeemakers.
All of the rooms are spacious, but the Duplex Suite is particularly large, with
a sitting room, a dining area, and a bedroom spread over two floors. The Royal Suite is particularly elegant and offers a large dining/conference room crowned by an elegant crystal chandelier, an office, a full kitchen, and a gorgeous, modern living room with a gas fireplace.
Features
Great dining options and access to a swimming pool and spa, for a fee
There are plenty of dining options at the Steigenberger Wiltcher's. The bright and airy Wiltcher’s has a
beautifully presented (but expensive) breakfast buffet featuring fresh baked goods as well as a la carte dining in the evening. The restaurant also serves an excellent Sunday brunch. Restaurant No. 77 serves
both international and regional dishes for lunch and dinner in a more formal
setting. The cozy Loui Bar offers snacks and a wide range
of drinks. The cigar lounge is open during limited hours, and there’s an
attractive terrace to enjoy snacks and drinks outdoors. The hotel also has valet
parking, a 24-hour business center with a meeting room, and free Wi-Fi, as well as a small but modern fitness center on the first floor
which is free for guests. There’s a spa and swimming pool
underneath the hotel, but it's owned by a private company and there's a hefty entrance fee. Note that children are not allowed at the pool and spa.
