Hotel des GaleriesvsSofitel Brussels Europe
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Sofitel Brussels Europe ranks slightly better than Hotel des Galeries. Sofitel Brussels Europe comes in at 80 with praise from 7 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel des Galeries
Rue des Bouchers 38, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine
"Hidden away within the mid-19th-century grandeur of Brussels’ Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, the recently opened Hotel des Galeries is an ode to contemporary Belgian design." Full review
Wallpaper
"Set over four floors, with romantic views of the city’s rooftops." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel des Galeries is in a mid-19th century heritage building, a short walk to one of Brussels' main railway stations, the metro, and many top attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This upbeat boutique hotel, plumb in the middle of one of the most attractive parts of central Brussels, combines smart hospitality with character." Full review
Independent
"There’s plenty more going for Hôtel des Galeries, for one its well-loved restaurant and two its location in Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, a covered walkway dating back to the 19th century"
Michelin Guide
"The look is streamlined and contemporary, with the building’s original bones providing old-fashioned character: think parquet floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights, and wooden shutters" Full review
Sofitel Brussels Europe
Place Jourdan 1, Brussels 1040, Belgium
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A modern luxury hotel overlooking a busy square at the heart of the European institutions district."
Concierge
"The location of this sleek 149-room property—one block from Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission—contributes to its cosmopolitan feel."
Jetsetter
"Business-oriented Brussels stay with a panoramic rooftop bar and market-to-table restaurant." Full review
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All are furnished with ultra-comfy MyBeds (choose from queensize or twin) and can be connected with adjoining rooms, making them ideal for families traveling together.
Travel + Leisure
"The latest deluxe hotel to emerge in Brussels’ “European quarter” is just a stone’s throw from the EU’s nerve center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The location of this sleek 149-room property... contributes to its cosmopolitan feel, with Eurocrats descending there for lunch at BE, the haute restaurant/bar run by chef Stéphane Coune." Full review
Star Service
"The staff is multilingual and makes a speedy sport of check-in. Diplomats are frequent fliers at this hotel, and the staff treats everyone with the same aplomb." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star hotel has all the stylish efficiency expected of the Sofitel chain, AccorHotels’ premier luxury brand." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Located within the European Quarter of Brussels, the Sofitel Brussels Europe is ideal for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"149 smart sharp-edged rooms come with everything a business traveler needs, from laptop safes and wireless internet to espresso machines and flat-screen televisions" Full review