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Hotel MetropolevsRadisson RED Brussels
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Metropole is the choice of most professionals compared to Radisson RED Brussels. Hotel Metropole has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 9 reviewers including The Telegraph, Frommer's 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
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
Radisson RED Brussels Michelin Guide
Oyster Jetsetter The Telegraph
Rue d'Idalie 35, Brussels, Ixelles, Brussels 1050, Belgium
From $96/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "A new, ultra-contemporary hotel offering three types of rooms: Fresh, Chic and Fashion."
OysterUpscale
"The 149-room Radisson Red Brussels is a funky upscale property situated near the European Parliament and close to public transportation." Full review
Jetsetter "A swanky and stylish stay in hip, historic Brussels, close to all the sights and complete with a beer tasting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Here’s a hotel to put a spring in your step, provided you’re game for bold comic strip décor in primary colours." Full review
