"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."

"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

"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

"The Hotel Metropole is one of the grand old hotels of Brussels, and the public areas are astonishingly palatial." Full review

"Sumptuous guest rooms are all individually decorated with classic furnishings and some rather startling color schemes; the suites are positively OTT with luxurious soft furnishings and antique desks." Full review