Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the home of the European Union, is centered round its main square, the historic Grand Place, where many buildings date back to the 18th century. As a political and administrative center, the city has many hotels in the four-star range located in the center; these establishments also cater to the many tourists who visit the city.
This Marriott Renaissance hotel is housed in a modern building located in downtown Brussels, 1 mile from the Royal Palace. The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness center with a jetted tub, sauna, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. The hotel has 238 rooms, including 24 suites, laid out over six floors. Room amenities include coffee makers, air conditioning, cable TV and bathrobes. The Cafe Parnasse Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves French brasserie food, specializing in steaks and seafood. The Schengen Bar offers coffee and pastries during the day, and cocktails and other drinks in the evening.
Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Rue du Parnasse 19
Brussels, 1050
Belgium
011-32-2-5052929
marriott.com
The Thon Hotel Brussels City Center is located near the offices of the European Union and the Belgian government. Housed in a contemporary building with 29 floors, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Grand Place. Guests who book rooms over the Internet get complimentary wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. The hotel restaurant, Cap Nord, serves Belgian specialties and international dishes, and the Spitsbergen Lounge offers a large selection of Belgian beers and snacks, and features a pool table. The fitness center is set on the top floor of the hotel with views across Brussels, and has a sauna. The 454 rooms come with complimentary toiletries, air conditioning, minibars and multi-channel TVs.
Thon Hotel Brussels City Center
Avenue du Boulevard 17
Brussels, 1210
011-32-2-2051511
thonhotels.com
Featuring an internal courtyard where guests can dine in fine weather, this centrally located hotel is a five-minute walk from the Grand Place. As well as exercise equipment, the hotel fitness center has a Finnish Sauna and a Turkish steam bath. The Grand Lounge Restaurant has high ceilings and picture windows and serves French cuisine while the Lounge Bar serves an a la carte menu in a contemporary cafe-style setting. Guestrooms have laptop safes, minibars, bathrobes and slippers, and 24-hour room service is available. The hotel offers three meeting rooms with audio-visual equipment and a maximum capacity of 300 people.
The Dominican Hotel
Rue Léopold 9
Brussels, 1000
Belgium
011-32-2-2030808
carlton.be