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In the lively Botanique district of Brussels, next to the Botanique concert venue and the Botanical Gardens. About 1 km from the city center and roughly 15 minutes from Brussels Airport and Brussels North Station. Nearby highlights include the Belgian Comic Strip Center and City 2 Shopping Mall. Address: Rue Royale 250.

An art-themed stay spread over eight floors with hand-painted frescos in each room. 305 spacious rooms — some of the largest in the city — plus family rooms and a few rooms for guests with reduced mobility. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, free Wi‑Fi and minibars; superior rooms add a sofa, bathrobe and slippers.

Grab a coffee at the on-site coffee bar, unwind at the restaurant and bar, or try the hotel’s signature waffle van. Work out in the gym fitted with treadmills, ellipticals and bikes. Indoor (paid) parking, elevator access, 24-hour reception, laundry and multilingual concierge services round out the practical perks. Wake up to fresh-baked aromas from the breakfast area.

A strong meeting setup with 12 meeting rooms and capacity for up to 320 people, plus a dedicated Experience Room on the eighth floor. Business center, conference/banquet facilities and reliable wireless internet make it business-friendly.

Start with a generous buffet breakfast of fresh fruit, pastries, breads and hot dishes in the OO! restaurant. The on-site waffle van serves made-to-order waffles, and the Smoods restaurant and bar offers fusion dishes and cocktails for lunch and dinner.