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Hotel MetropolevsThon Hotel Bristol Stephanie
Both Hotel Metropole and Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Metropole ranks significantly higher than Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie. Hotel Metropole is ranked #2 in Brussels with recommendations from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
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
Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie Michelin Guide Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Oyster Star Service
Avenue Louise 91-93, Ixelles, Brussels 1050, Belgium
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "A luxury hotel with attractive guestrooms (49 of which have been renovated) spread between two interconnecting buildings."
Frommer's "Every feature of this sleek, Norwegian-owned hotel... is streamlined, functional, and representative of the best in Nordic design." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The luxurious rooms in this five-star hotel on Brussels’ fashionable Avenue Louise have been decorated in traditional Norwegian style."
OysterUpscale
"Located on a chic avenue in the Euro-centric Ixelles neighborhood, this modern 142-room, four-pearl property maintains the high standards guests expect from the Thon brand." Full review
Star Service "Always tidy and well taken care, Thon Hotels offer good value for midrange travelers, and the suites often sell for the same price you pay for a room at Sheratons and Hiltons." Full review
