Hotel MetropolevsThe Hotel Brussels
Hotel Metropole and The Hotel - Brussels are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Hotel Metropole scores significantly better than The Hotel - Brussels. Hotel Metropole comes in at #2 in Brussels with approval from 10 reviews including The Telegraph, Jetsetter and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Hotel Brussels
38, Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $183/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Enjoy the breathtaking view of Brussels and the hidden charms of the city in this well-preserved district."
DK Eyewitness
"This five-star hotel has the luxury facilities and efficient service that you would expect from a Hilton."
Star Service
"Warm woods soften the angled modern reception station, where a brilliant staff oversees the scene with smiles and efficiency." Full review
Frommer's
"You can't miss the Hotel. It's the 24-story, white building on the Boulevard Waterloo, the location of Gucci, Armani, and similar boutiques, and the main high-end shopping street of Brussels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel is a fashionable 421-room high-rise that offers panoramic views, a modern spa with city views, and chic dining and cocktails." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Stylishly designed, luxurious, and one of Brussels’ best." Full review
Afar Magazine
"How can you go wrong staying at place called THE Hotel? This ultra modern mega-hotel is just steps from the exclusive shopping of Brussels Avenue Louise and Boulevard de Waterloo." Full review
Independent
"Rooms are quietly elegant, with strategically placed sofas to make the most of the sweeping views...on the 23rd floor, the sauna has incomparable views guaranteed to please Lost in Translation fans."