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Hotel MetropolevsHotel des Galeries
Both Hotel Metropole and Hotel des Galeries are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Metropole ranks significantly better than Hotel des Galeries. Hotel Metropole has a TripExpert Score of 90 with approval from 10 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
Michelin Guide "Period lobby and lounges, a retro-style lounge bar with columns, a piano and frescoes, and luxurious bedrooms and suites."
Concierge "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."
Lonely PlanetTop 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
Travel + Leisure "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
DK Eyewitness "Built 1895, this plush hotel boasts striking architecture and a mix of French Renaissance, Empire and Art Deco styles."
Star Service "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
Frommer's "Victorian elegance without rejecting the convenience of modern amenities... Spacious guest rooms have classic furnishings and some modern luxuries." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Full of glamour and elegance, marbled halls, glittering chandeliers and polished brass." Full review
Jetsetter "A palatial five-star stay in the center of Brussels, with complimentary breakfast and a dining discount." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Hotel Metropole is one of the grand old hotels of Brussels, and the public areas are astonishingly palatial." Full review
Hotel des Galeries
Afar Magazine
Wallpaper
Oyster The Telegraph
Independent Michelin Guide
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
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph8.0
"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
