Rue De La Loi / Wetstraat 75, Brussels, Belgium | (888) 710-7049
In the European Quarter, near several EU institutions and businesses
A short drive or metro ride to many major tourist attractions
Streamlined rooms include mini-fridges, safes, and LCD TVs
Restaurant serves innovative continental cuisine
Gym has a handful of cardio machines and free weights
Breakfast buffet with plenty of pastries available (for a fee)
10 conference rooms available for meetings
Eco features: on-site vegetable gardens and energy-saving iniciatives
Free Wi-Fi for guests with direct bookings
Lower-floor rooms get street noise
Standard Rooms can be small
Free Wi-Fi only for those who book on hotel's website
No bathtubs in rooms, only showers
Located in the European Quarter of Brussels, the upscale Thon Hotel EU caters primarily to business travelers during the week and tourists on the weekend. Interiors are a contrasting mix of pale-wood panels, stone tiles, and Day-Glo colored furniture. Its 405 rooms have modern Scandinavian-style decor with shiny surfaces and clean lines, and include mini-fridges, safes, and LCD TVs. The on-site restaurant serves innovative continental cuisine, and a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. A gym and 10 conference rooms are also available. Travelers seeking a hotel near the city's European Quarter should also consider the Aloft Brussels Schuman Hotel, which has forward-thinking design and similar amenities at comparable rates.
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Scene
A cutting-edge combination of pixilated images and fluorescent colors
The Thon Hotel EU has an eye-catching color scheme that leans heavily on fluorescent hues, which contrasts with its gray, boxy exterior. The lobby's blond-wood and polished marble panels are punctuated by bubblegum-pink and sea-foam-green chairs and sofas. Above a glowing, multicolor reception desk is a pixilated cityscape that looks like a scene from a video game. The restaurant combines Day-Glo chairs with curvy wood buffets to create a retro, mid-20th century style interior. The conference rooms mixes green chairs and purple carpeting making a fun, almost amusement-park atmosphere. Given the hotel's location, the clientele is overwhelmingly business travelers, especially during the week, with couples checking in on weekends.
Location
Located on Rue de la Loi in the European Quarter
The Thon Hotel EU is located on Rue de la Roi, which is often used as a nickname for the government, since the parliament and prime minister are both on the thoroughfare. Several of the European Commission government buildings are within a 10-minute walking radius, and the Maalbeek metro station is a six-minute walk from the hotel. It's a 15-minute ride to the Grand Palace, and the Royal Greenhouses are about a 20-minute drive. Brussels Airport is a 20-minute car trip or a 30-minute metro ride from the hotel.
Rooms
Compact rooms have stark Scandinavian decor
The Thon Hotel chain is owned by Norwegian Olav Thon, and its 405 rooms reflect a modern Scandinavian style. Bold Day-Glo accents like bright-teal armchairs, tangerine-hued loungers, or neon-green headboards add a little punch to neutral gray-and-white backdrops. Rooms range from Classic Twins to Clubs to Suites. One- to three-bedroom apartments with full kitchens are also available for extended stays. Lower-end rooms can be a bit compact, with a cubby-style dark-wood shelving built into the wall, and desks are small. Larger rooms add loveseats and chairs. All rooms include mini-fridges, safes, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi (which is free only for guests who book on the hotel's website). Bathrooms are sleek with dual-faucet sinks, but they have only shower stalls, no tubs. Guests in lower-floor rooms have complained about street noise.
Features
Restaurant, fitness room, business center, and 10 conference rooms
Many of the amenities at Thon Hotel EU are geared toward the business clientele that frequent the property, particularly during the week. Twelve, the restaurant and bar named for the 12 stars in the European Union, serves dishes that add a Scandinavian touch to other European cuisines: Pollock Carpaccio With Apple Jelly and Wasabi Mayonnaise and Duck Breast with Pan-Baked Gnocchis are a few examples. The fitness center has weight-lifting and cardio machines. along with free weights and a sauna. Internet-connected PCs with a printer are in the reception area for guests' use. The hotel's 10 meeting rooms come in a variety of sizes, from a boardroom to a ballroom that fits up to 300 people. Babysitting services can be arranged through the hotel but must be reserved in advance. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for guests who book their rooms on the hotel's website.
