Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon HotelsvsHotel Metropole
Both Stanhope Hotel and Hotel Metropole are recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Metropole ranks significantly higher than Stanhope Hotel. Hotel Metropole ranks #2 in Brussels with positive reviews from 10 sources including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Frommer's.
Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon Hotels
9, Rue du Commerce, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"The splendours of the Victorian era are brought to life in this British-style townhouse."
Frommer's
"An old convent and some neighboring properties in the upmarket shopping district around avenue Louise and Porte de Namur have been transformed into this graceful hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This grand English-style hotel might appear to be a jodhpurs-and-foxhounds type of place, but for all its manor-house grandeur it has a languid, laid-back air." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A haven of calm set between the bustling blocks between the European Parliament and the Royal Palace, the 1991 Stanhope has a decidedly British charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Providing deluxe Belgian hospitality in three converted townhouses, the five-star boutique Hotel Stanhope is decorated in English country style and delivers old-fashioned service."
Star Service
"Inaugurated in 1991, Stanhope Hotel remains one of the best options for traditionalists in the capital." Full review
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Oyster
Upscale
"Part of the Thon Hotels chain, the upscale Stanhope has a boutique touch." Full review
Jetsetter
"Nineteenth-century townhouse with Regency-era rooms and an ivy-clad garden in Brussels' European Quarter." Full review
Hideaway Report
90.0
"Elegant hotel in several 19th-century former townhouses within walking distance of designer shops and key attractions including the Royal Palace, Magritte Museum and European Parliament." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This hotel is sewn together from an old convent and the surrounding townhouses, and the result is possibly Brussels' most exclusive and elegant hotel...decorated in an English country house style" Full review
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