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.
perfect!
the whole stay was very pleasant and we enjoyed it very much. Beautifull lobby and room. Very friendley staff at check in by Rico. The restaurant was very nice. Breakfast super. Very nice[More] lady Marita helped us[Less]
Great stay in Antwerp at the perfect hotel
By Youngylad
Had a great stay at the Crown Plaza Antwerp on a recent business trip - from start to finish - experience was brilliant...room, bed and bathroom were immaculate and the food super tasty! will[More] definitely be using the hotel again for future business trips to Antwerp! - Give it a try![Less]
Great Crowne Plaza Hotel
By Andrew
We need to stay somewhere while our house was being painted and this hotel was logical, being just down the road from us.
Very good staff, a decent, if expensive restaurant but above all, a great[More] location.[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]
Much better than expected
By TomO_52
I was overall extremely happy with the experience of staying at the hotel, I travel often and it's the little things that are frequently overlooked that can spoil a stay in such a place - the Indigo[More] did a great job of providing a well-rounded and cared-for experience and a comfortable clean night's sleep.[Less]
Hôtel très confortable, déco chic et raffinee
By Meillouche
Hôtel aéré, déco fine dans les moindres détails, personnel agréable et pro, petit exceptionnel et varié[Less]
Excellent Stay
By Adrian W.
From welcome to departure they staff did everything they could to make my stay a joy. I would highll=y recommend for both business or pleasure Metro links outside to Eurostar and around brussels also[More] make this venue so convenient[Less]