31 Place de Brouckere 1000 BruxellesBrussels, Belgium -See the map
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Established in 1894, the Metropole is considered to be one of the capital's rare palaces, even if this notion doesn't really exist in Belgium. A historical hotel, it has seen several eras pass by, as witnessed in its eclectic decor: French Renaissance, Empire, Italian Baroque, Art Nouveau, Art Déco, Louis XVI and even Contemporary Classic! The icing on the cake though is its gourmet restaurant, of which you should take full advantage (unless your wallet prevents it!).
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Location
8.52/10
The hotel is located at number 31 Place de Brouckère. The metro station with the same name is just in front of the hotel and the Grand Place is only 10 minutes away on foot. It takes 15 minutes to get from the hotel to Bruxelles Midi (the main train station), from where the Thalys arrives and departs, directly from De Brouckère station.
Accommodation
9.70/10
With 298 accommodation units (including 15 suites), the Metropole is considered one of the 'giants' of Brussels. Its hallways (4.3 mi in total!) and guest rooms are equally impressive. With an average surface area of 26m², they provide more than enough space to hold all of their 5 star equipment: free mini-bar, flat-screen television, trouser press, safe and a spacious bathroom with a phone, Metropole hospitality products, combs, bathrobes and a shower.
As for the decor, the tastes follow the Metropole style! Empire, Italian Baroque, Art Nouveau, Louis XVI, Contemporary Classic... It's up to you choose which style suits you best. It might be interesting to know that Annie Cordy opted for an Art Nouveau suite when she was here! Every year, between 10 and 30 rooms are entirely revamped. Dreamt up by an in-house office, they offer a trendy decor created by using noble materials, such as leather and silk. One of the rooms has an ultra trendy bathroom that opens on to bedroom.
Overview
8.95/10
It's hard to imagine what is hidden within the 'Metropole' (famous as it is), its listed façade hidden by the blinds of the neighbouring cafes. Considered a must-see in Brussels, the Metropole reveals its secrets bit by bit. The entire ground floor (which is also listed) boasts the most noble of materials: marble, leather sofas, a large wooden counter, chandeliers, gilding, stained glass windows... Several eras are brought together here. The lobby has been decorated in an Italian Renaissance style, a sort of Belle Epoque museum where it's fun to just loiter around.
Despite its mature age, the hotel keeps up with the latest trends, seen in the video cameras installed in the entrance hall and the yearly renovations. Once the bar was finished, the establishment was planning on creating some new suites at the end of 2010 and perhaps a spa somewhere down the line. In the meantime, guests can spend their free time in the gym or business centre, where 5 computers are available for use free of charge.
Food and drink
9.20/10
Although the walls of the famous Metropole café still belong to the hotel, its management was transferred to an external company. There is also another bar, Le 19ème, open from 10:30am to 2:00am during the week and 3:30pm to 2:00am on Sundays. As for the cuisine, the Metropole really goes all out. Open for lunch and dinner (but closed on Mondays, Sundays, and bank holidays) its Alban Chambon restaurant offers fine cuisine in an Italian Baroque setting that is absolutely divine. Created by a French chef, the dishes are characterised by a small exotic touch that makes all the difference. A special mention must be made of the succulent frozen tapenade added to the homemade gaspacho. Guests will love discovering the Indian garden, which actually serves as the breakfast room. Formerly a reading room, it mixes a classical style (tiling) with an exotic one (ornaments, frescoes, sunshades).
To know
The historic Metropole opened in 1894 with a café run by the Wielemans Ceuppens. Once they saw there was a demand for it, they opened the hotel a year later, calling in architect Alban Chambon who teamed up with a well-known decorator. Three eras have marked the life of the hotel: the construction of the café and the reception in 1895, the creation of the bar in 1930, and the extension after the war, explaining the different styles displayed in the hotel. Today, the stars of the moment choose to stay at the Métropole when they come to Brussels. The 'palace' is also regularly used as a location for shooting films. For example, young songbird Joyce Jonathon filmed her first music video inside this hotel.
Package deals in août 2018Posted on 2019-04-04En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
magnifique! Un hall extraordinaire dans l'esprit rococo où tout respire un luxe suranné avec un personnel à la hauteur de l'établissement. Chambre magnifique, grande,salle de bain en marbre et toilettes séparées. A deux pas de la grand place, au pied du metro. Je recommande de prendre le petit déjeuner à l'hôtel ,tout est frais,bon et varié;Nous avons été ravis de notre séjour ! En réservant à l'avance nous avons eu un prix très très compétitif .
Advantages
situation centrale;beauté de l'établissement et de la chambre; Un bar dans L'hôtel magnifique et aux tarifs très abordables
Disavantages
je n'en vois aucun tout était parfait
9.80/10
Jeanne B.
0 Opinions
Package deals in mai 2014Posted on 2015-09-10En couple - 2 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
merveilleu feerique ont as été transporter dans une autre epoque carrément
Advantages
le depaysement total dans cet hoel etoilee
Disavantages
aucuns inconvenient c été trop beau
9.25/10
Anonyme.
0 Opinions
Package deals in août 2015Posted on 2015-09-09En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Bon hotel, le séjour s'est bien passé, lit confortable.
Advantages
Le personnel est accueillant, les chambres sont propres.
Disavantages
Ras.
8.50/10
Package deals in mars 2015Posted on 2015-09-09Affaire - 3 à 5 nuitées (Appartement/Chalet)
trés bel hotel j'adore
Advantages
tout es propre et acceuillant
Disavantages
rien a redire de particulier
5.00/10
Anonyme.
1 Opinions
Package deals in décembre 2014Posted on 2015-09-08En couple - 2 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Weekend surprise dans un hôtel cinq étoiles! Emerveillée dès l'entrée, tapis rouge. On entre dans un autre monde, les matières nobles, l'accueil,le personnel chaleureux, même pour des clients comme nous. Un ascenseur et unescalier magnifique qui vous permet d'accéder à votre suite. Et alors là, cette suite, immense, magnifique, merveilleuse, un coin salon, un bureau, le papier à lettre à entête.. Tout y est. L'attention poussée jusqu'à la bonne bouteille de vin. La suite possède un coffre fort.
Advantages
La situation géographique idéale, proche du centre.
Un restaurant gastronomique.
Disavantages
Le prix peut être un frein, mais cela e vaut la peine pour une nuit inoubliable
9.25/10
Package deals in février 2013Posted on 2015-03-14En couple - 1 nuitée (Chambre sans vue)
Superbe hôtel, plein de souvenir où on peut rencontrer au détour d'un couloir un artiste...
Advantages
Type belle époque, mobilier est beau...
Disavantages
Toute belle chose à un coût et cet hôtel reste malgré tout hors de prix
8.75/10
Melissa P.
5 Opinions
Package deals in mars 2013Posted on 2014-08-04En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Très bel hôtel, mais un peu vieillissant.
Advantages
Le hall, les couloirs et l'ascenceur sont magnifiques
Disavantages
Très cher, même pour boire juste un verre au bar.
8.00/10
Lucas B.
18 Opinions
Package deals in mars 2014Posted on 2014-07-31En couple - 2 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Hotel fabuleux!
Très bon confort, une équipe à votre service et un grand luxe pour un tarif très abordable.
Advantages
Très bien situé, grand confort, un petit déjeuner spectaculaire!
Disavantages
Hotel un peu vieillissant malgré tout... mais cela fait partie de son charme.
9.25/10
Elena M.
1 Opinions
Package deals in septembre 2012Posted on 2014-04-20En couple - 3 à 5 nuitées (Chambre sans vue)
Très bon hôtel ! Très bien placé, au centre, luxueux, très accueillant, petit déjeuner excellent. Aucun inconvénient, rien à redire! Possibilité de trouver des bons plans :)
Advantages
- Service / Conseil
- Proximité centre ville
- Confort
- Accueil
- Prix attractifs si bons plans
Disavantages
- Aucun pour ma part :)
9.60/10
Package deals in février 2014Posted on 2014-02-21En couple - 2 nuitées (Chambre avec vue)
Hotel fastueux ,accueil chaleureux,chambre luxueuse et tres agréable, un séjour innoubliable, en somme
Advantages
Luxe
Vue
Accueil
Disponibilité du personnel
Disavantages
Bruit dans le Hall attente entre les plats au restaurant
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A hotel right in the centre of the city (Grand Place is 164 ft away, and there is a view of the city hall's belfry from some of the rooms), with the comfort of the hotel chain Ibis (the essentials with no superfluous features and no bad surprises either), a breakfast buffet (which you can have out on the terrace in the summer) for a very reasonable price. A hotel to be picked without hesitation, if you can do without the decoration, the gym and the freshly squeezed juice for breakfast.
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