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Hotel MetropolevsHotel Le Berger
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Metropole ranks significantly higher than Hotel Le Berger. Hotel Metropole has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 10 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Hotel Metropole
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Place De Brouckere 31, Brussels, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Period lobby and lounges, a retro-style lounge bar with columns, a piano and frescoes, and luxurious bedrooms and suites."
"A robust and blowsy dowager duchess of a hotel, this 298-room Victorian has seen continuous service since 1895—amazingly, it's the only 19th-century survivor in the city."
Top choice
"This 1895 showpiece has a jaw-droppingly sumptuous French Renaissance–style foyer with marble walls, coffered ceiling and beautifully etched stained-glass back windows." Full review
"Though some may argue the Belgian capital is on the cusp of a design and style revolution, history continues to resonate from icons like the Hotel Metropole." Full review
"Built 1895, this plush hotel boasts striking architecture and a mix of French Renaissance, Empire and Art Deco styles."
"Facing the metro station on the busy square, close to the Monnaie Opera House and the Grand Place, this classic grande dame has been owned and operated by the same family since 1895." Full review
"Victorian elegance without rejecting the convenience of modern amenities... Spacious guest rooms have classic furnishings and some modern luxuries." Full review
8.0
"Full of glamour and elegance, marbled halls, glittering chandeliers and polished brass." Full review
"A palatial five-star stay in the center of Brussels, with complimentary breakfast and a dining discount." Full review
8.0
"The Hotel Metropole is one of the grand old hotels of Brussels, and the public areas are astonishingly palatial." Full review
Hotel Le Berger
Oyster
Frommer's
24 rue du Berger, Ixelles, Brussels 1050, Belgium
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Mid-Range
"From the mid-1930s until 2010, Le Berger operated as a "rendez-vous" hotel -- a meeting place for lovers." Full review
"Le Berger is not for everyone, but if you like a romantic, historic venue, you'll love this beauty." Full review