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.
Experience from check-in to checkout was amazing, highly recommend you to stay here. The only thing is it is further away from the city, but the help desk was useful in giving the directions to the[More] city.[Less]
All fine
By M bendix
Over all everything was fine!
But for breakfast, have less sweetens juice and more red orange juice, tomato juice, ginger juice etc.
The gym is ok, get a pull up bar, a bit more free weights,[More] update the machines. They are broken or running uneven most of the time.[Less]
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I enjoyed my stay. The gym was missing equipment. There was no breakfast provided.[Less]
Everything about the hotel, from booking to staying to checking out to eating was excellent
By DrAnts
For convenience of a very central hotel, well-run friendly staff near fine places to eat, wine and dine, the hotel could not be more recommended.[Less]
Excellent location
By Cc Lee
The hotel is outside the central station, making it easy for us to walk almost everywhere. The arrival is tricky, since there is no place we can park in front of the hotel. The room is small, but[More] clean. The staff was very friendly and willing to help. I enjoyed staying at this hotel.[Less]
A nice stay with Heplful Staff
By Leather Daddy Ian
An enjoyable stay with welcoming Staff and pleasant atmosphere[Less]
good service
By BigMike22c
good service, clean and decent size room. No water bottle offered in the room for free, which is a common practice to many hotels with similar ratings[Less]
Great Family Trip
By Revonah4
Finding a room for a family of three can sometimes be difficult in Europe. I contacted the HI Schuman and Hilda was happy to help us with several options. We arrived to the hotel early from the US[More] and met Hilda at the front desk. She quickly went into action and was able to get our room set up ahead of schedule. The room with an extra roll in bed was just perfect for our family. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and hospitable. The location is close to the Schuman Metro station which makes this a great spot to start exploring the city, not to mention easy bus access to the airport. Another benefit of this location is that it is quiet at night, which is great when you’re tired and ready to get some sleep. For a family vacation to Brussels, don’t hesitate to contact the HI Schuman.[Less]
Confortable bed and great service and location.
By Bancaleiro
Amazing stay to repeat
Nice Hotel and good service[Less]