Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGalleryvsJacques Brel
Both properties are praised by professionals. Overall, Sofitel Brussels Le Louise ranks slightly better than Jacques Brel Youth Hostel. Sofitel Brussels Le Louise comes in at #21 in Brussels with approval from 6 publications including Jetsetter, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery
40 Avenue de la Toison d'Or, Ixelles, Brussels 1050, Belgium
From $145/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"It has been refurbished by interior designer Antoine Pinto and has attractive guestrooms."
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Dedicated gourmets should make a point of checking out the restaurant.
DK Eyewitness
"South of the Grand Place, near Avenue Louise, the Sofitel Toison d’Or is well-placed for exploring the city’s antique shops and museums."
Star Service
"Occupying a classic six-story brick building with a mansard roof, this daring large-scale design hotel tugs at the heartstrings of trendsetters and fans of fashion-forward hotels." Full review
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Anyone looking for a good night’s rest should request the latter.
The Telegraph
7.0
"This member of AccorHotels’ luxury Sofitel chain is called “Le Louise” because it is in the area around Avenue Louise, the byword for high-end shopping in Brussels." Full review
Jetsetter
"Quirky artwork, a funky bar and an outdoor terrace, steps from Brussels's elegant Avenue Louise." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel is ideally situated on the border of the historic city center and the fashionable Avenue Louise shopping district." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
5.0
"Travelers staying at this Sofitel outpost can easily walk to many of the best shopping spots and top sights in Brussels, including the Palais de Justice and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Offering a stylish and contemporary alternative to business travelers and Avenue Louise–bound luxury shoppers alike...guest rooms are exceedingly comfortable" Full review
Jacques Brel
Rue de la Sablonniere, 30, Brussels 1000, Belgium
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Set around a central courtyard and fountain, this spiffy-looking cream-rendered hostel houses 173 beds." Full review
Let's Go
"Surprisingly lively, Jacques Brel provides a modern bar and lounge in its reception area." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The Jacques Brel Hostel (named for the famed Belgian singer-songwriter) isn’t your average, run-down backpacker establishment, as evidenced by its charming courtyard with wooden garden furniture." Full review
Frommer's
"The friendly, rather ramshackle hostel has the reputation of being the best one in Brussels...because the hostel is inside an old house, rooms are of odd shapes and sizes." Full review