The Hotel BrusselsvsHotel des Galeries
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Hotel - Brussels is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel des Galeries. The Hotel - Brussels has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 7 publications such as The Telegraph, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
The Hotel Brussels
38, Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $183/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Enjoy the breathtaking view of Brussels and the hidden charms of the city in this well-preserved district."
DK Eyewitness
"This five-star hotel has the luxury facilities and efficient service that you would expect from a Hilton."
Star Service
"Warm woods soften the angled modern reception station, where a brilliant staff oversees the scene with smiles and efficiency." Full review
Frommer's
"You can't miss the Hotel. It's the 24-story, white building on the Boulevard Waterloo, the location of Gucci, Armani, and similar boutiques, and the main high-end shopping street of Brussels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel is a fashionable 421-room high-rise that offers panoramic views, a modern spa with city views, and chic dining and cocktails." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Stylishly designed, luxurious, and one of Brussels’ best." Full review
Afar Magazine
"How can you go wrong staying at place called THE Hotel? This ultra modern mega-hotel is just steps from the exclusive shopping of Brussels Avenue Louise and Boulevard de Waterloo." Full review
Independent
"Rooms are quietly elegant, with strategically placed sofas to make the most of the sweeping views...on the 23rd floor, the sauna has incomparable views guaranteed to please Lost in Translation fans."
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