Hotel MetropolevsSofitel Brussels Europe
Hotel Metropole and Sofitel Brussels Europe are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Metropole is the choice of most professionals compared to Sofitel Brussels Europe. Hotel Metropole scores 90 with approval from 10 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Hotel Metropole 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 Planet
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
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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 Telegraph
8.0
"The Hotel Metropole is one of the grand old hotels of Brussels, and the public areas are astonishingly palatial." Full review
Sofitel Brussels Europe
Place Jourdan 1, Brussels 1040, Belgium
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A modern luxury hotel overlooking a busy square at the heart of the European institutions district."
Concierge
"The location of this sleek 149-room property—one block from Berlaymont, the headquarters of the European Commission—contributes to its cosmopolitan feel."
Jetsetter
"Business-oriented Brussels stay with a panoramic rooftop bar and market-to-table restaurant." Full review
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All are furnished with ultra-comfy MyBeds (choose from queensize or twin) and can be connected with adjoining rooms, making them ideal for families traveling together.
Travel + Leisure
"The latest deluxe hotel to emerge in Brussels’ “European quarter” is just a stone’s throw from the EU’s nerve center." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The location of this sleek 149-room property... contributes to its cosmopolitan feel, with Eurocrats descending there for lunch at BE, the haute restaurant/bar run by chef Stéphane Coune." Full review
Star Service
"The staff is multilingual and makes a speedy sport of check-in. Diplomats are frequent fliers at this hotel, and the staff treats everyone with the same aplomb." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This five-star hotel has all the stylish efficiency expected of the Sofitel chain, AccorHotels’ premier luxury brand." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
3.0
"Located within the European Quarter of Brussels, the Sofitel Brussels Europe is ideal for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Michelin Guide
"149 smart sharp-edged rooms come with everything a business traveler needs, from laptop safes and wireless internet to espresso machines and flat-screen televisions" Full review