Brussels began as a sleepy village in the 10th century and flourished over
time, building an impressive La Grand-Place that served as a hub of commerce and government for Belgium. It has
retained its charming 19th century allure even while becoming one of the
busiest metropolitan hubs in Europe. When it was chosen in the 1990s as the center of government for the
European Union, the city underwent a transformation, as hundreds of new
buildings grew up to accommodate the new bureaucracy. International
corporations moved in, building modern skyscrapers and updating the city's
previous, somewhat provincial feel. Today, Brussels is an international seat of politics and business, and is
home to 1.8 million residents. Since gaining independence in 1830, Belgium
has shifted from its traditional Dutch roots, and now French is the primary
language. As a modern European capital, there are hotels in Brussels for
every budget and comfort level. beautiful tribute to the genre, with thousands of original cartoon works, a
library, and an Art Nouveau brasserie for a leisurely afternoon snack. Mannekin-Pis, the city's iconic statue of a tinkling boy, is a favorite
with tourists and residents alike. The statue and fountain was originally a
functional element in the city's water distribution system, but is now a
symbol of the city's rebellious spirit. The city owns about 900 different
outfits for the statue; during festivals and other special events, it is
decked out in clever clothes to suit the occasion. Hike through the deep green forest at the Foret de Soignes and visit the
site of the Battle of Waterloo. The city re-enacts this historic 1815
battle on its June anniversary every five years. Climb the Lion Mound for a
spectacular panorama of the battleground.
Honestly, beyond happy with stay. i slept very well. room spacious and clean. good customer service. I would reccommend to anyone. We selected this hotel for proximity to airport and shuttle. nothing[More] about this hotel disappointed us! We would stay again[Less]
Great Hotel Group to Work with
By SEHHR
I've been travelling heavily within Europe for business, I did try different hotels to stay in in the past year (2022), however, when I looked back, IHG hotels meet a certain standard of mine[More] compared to other hotels including providing excellent comfort, experiences, and great prices. I would not consider other hotels if there's an IHG-related hotel in the area.[Less]
Comfortable room and friendly staff
By Cyanidesox
Regular guest, friendly staff and good fitness suite[Less]
Séjour sans problème
By vivique
Hôtel bien situé près de l'aéroport avec un grand parking. Grande chambre bien équipée avec un bureau et bien insonorisée. Lit très confortable. Salle de bain équipée de produits Dove. Petit déjeuner[More] varié et très complet, aussi bien du sucré que du salé. Grande salle de petit déjeuner. Personnel accueillant et professionnel.
Nous y avons déjà séjourné plusieurs fois et nous reviendrons très certainement.[Less]
Happy customers
By Doru and Carmen
This is not the first time we book a room at this location. What brings us always back is the knowledge, warmth and care. We feel at home every time. Hubert is welcoming. He knows how to grant every[More] wish we might have.Gianfranco (Gigi) actually brightens the day by being the kindest and friendliest host. He goes out of his way to suggest new things on the menu as well as places worth visiting. Julie-Anne, who is always running, finds time to bring us either the mango smoothie or whatever we might need at the time. Betty and Ms. Mingh are always glad to see and help us. Kevin, in spite of being extremely busy (it was FIFA World Cup time) made us feel welcome and together with Gigi fed us really well. Violeta and the whole house keeping crew made sure in dropping by and asking us if we need anything and cleaning the room to perfection. The kitchen staff is always busy filling the breakfast trays. Thank you for the outstanding service![Less]
Great stay
By Marc2610
Excellent location in Mechelen; great staff crew, very high level of customer orientation; good breakfast. I can recommend to stay in Mechelen and at this hotel. Marc[Less]
Great Breakfast and Quiet Room
By Rail Baron
Arrived in Mechelen for our first visit to Belgium. This hotel is a great value. Our room on the third floor faced away from the street and was maybe the quietest room we have ever had for an urban[More] hotel in Europe. We loved the breakfast and ate dinner at the bar once or twice as well. Convenient for the Grote Markt and other tourist sites.[Less]
Modern, well located hotel
By WRJack
The hotel appears to have recently been refreshed and the rooms and decor were clean and modern. The public areas were spacious and the staff helpful. It is a well located hotel within a few minutes[More] walk of the train station and town centre.[Less]