the Grand Place, in the very heart of Brussells, is a sight to behold.
Flanked on all four sides by a series of buildings erected over the course of the last 600 years, it is a tourist mecca which appears on every postcard.
In the small back streets that rise off from the square, there is ... Read review
The Eurostars Grand Place Hotel **** is located in the heart of Brussels,at just a few ... more
steps from the famous Grand Place and the historical center of Brussels.In a classical building, with modern and actual refurbishments, the Eurostars Grand Place Hotel **** offers the ultimate technological innovations and the maximum comfort.Decorated with a lot of attention, the hotel is able to satisfy the needs of every guest.The various commercial centres are quite close from the hotel, and the bus, train and metro stations are all within walking distance of the Hotel. All the European Union and Business centres are nearby. The hotel suits the business travellers' as well as the holidaymakers' needs perfectly.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Experience living in a luxurious apartment in a late 17th century building and marvel at ... more
your magnificent view of the emblematic Grand Place.This brand-new residence offers a stylish interior that combines classic charm with contemporary design. Prepare your favourite meals in your fully equipped kitchen or go out instead.Benefit from free Wi-Fi access and daily housekeeping services.You apartment’s incredible location in the historical centre ensures easy access to all the tourist sights and monuments. With all the best restaurants, bars and cafés right outside your door, you can easily enjoy the great nightlife.
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Novotel is located in the heart of Brussels, with the famous Grand Place only 100 metres ... more
from the hotel.Within walking distance are many restaurants, the Sablon and attractions like Manneken Pis. Novotel offers 138 comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms, separate toilets and TVs with British channels. Visit the bar-brasserie and taste Belgian beers!
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Advantages: Fantastic scenery, plenty to eat and drink - and its free to roam! Disadvantages: The hoardes of tourists (me included!)
the Grand Place, in the very heart of Brussells, is a sight to behold.
Flanked on all four sides by a series of buildings erected over the course of the last 600 years, it is a tourist mecca which appears on every postcard.
In the small back streets that rise off from the square, there is a maze of bars, cafes and restaurants.
Many are pricy, but on a summers day it is THE place to sit with a grande bier, watching the world go ... ...of moules avec frittes for something in the region of 450 BF (£7.50) - and it is worth cruising for a while to find the little extras some venues chuck in (beer, wine, salad, pud).
When I visited on a Sunday, the square was home to the open air bird market.
If you can get over the cruelty of seeing some of the most incredibly beautiful birds in the world crammed five or six to a shoe-box-sized cage, this is quite a spectacle.
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the Grand Place, in the very heart of Brussells, is a sight to behold. Flanked on all four sides by a series of buildings erected over the course of the last 600 years, it is a tourist mecca which appears on every postcard. In the small back streets that rise off from the square, there is a maze of bars, cafes and restaurants. Many are pricy, but on a summers day it is THE place to sit with a grande bier, watching the world go by. You can even get a stomach-busting cauldron full of moules avec frittes for something in the region of 450 BF (£7.50) - and it is worth cruising for a while to find the little extras some venues chuck in (beer, wine, salad, pud). When I visited on a Sunday, the square was home to the open air bird market. If you can get over the cruelty of seeing some of the most incredibly beautiful birds in the world crammed five or six to a shoe-box-sized cage, this is quite a spectacle. Many of the birds seem to be rare South American parrots and parakeets - which I thought were illegal in the EU. Entry, of course, is free.
Advantages: Loads of Pubs Disadvantages: Could be dodgy at night
...matter where you enter the Grand Place from you will notice the remarkable architechture of the buildings surrounding it! A big advantage of the square is that there are many pubs where you can relax and enjoy the view. On occasions, the whole of Grand Place is covered with a carpet of flower which is extraordinary. During the Christmas period there is a christmas market.
The only downside of Grand Place is that it could be a bit dangerous at night. ...
p_mitchev 05.04.2006
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Advantages: Fantastic location Disadvantages: Beibg rebuilt during my stay
This is an excellent clean and modern hotel with a terrific location and affordable rates.
Firstly, the location is just a few blocks from both the Central Station and the GrandPlace; the main tourist trap of the capital.
This saved time and money as I was able to begin my Brussels adventures just about immediately after arrival into the city.
Most of the main sights in Brussels are within walking distance; such as Grandeplace, Mannekan and Jannekan pis and many city museums...and since everything leads back to the GrandPlace, you can easily drop in to dump stuff in your room or take a quick break from sightseeing , shopping, culture and dining.
I was able to get a good 'city break' rate of 72 Euros per night with breakfast, pre-paid.
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Advantages: Location, cleanliness, food, size of rooms! Disadvantages: Gym is very hot
I have just returned from a lovely weekend break to Brussels. We booked the break through thomson cities on the internet. They organised the flights with brussels airlines, train tickets from the airport to the city centre and 3 nights at the novotel off grandplace. The main train station in Brussels is literally 2 minutes walk from the hotel. If you exit the hotel from the breakfast room there is another underground entrance for the train station there so it really is conveniently located for travel to, from & around Brussels.
We stayed in a lovely room on the 4th floor. The rooms are very spacious with 2 single beds pushed together. There is a separate room for the toilet and then another room with the bath/shower & sink. There is a flat screen tele with many channels including bbc news, bbc1, music channels aswell as ...
Advantages: Cosmopolitan with plenty to see and do Disadvantages: Ridiculous hotel prices midweek
the French king Louis XIV. The result was disastrous: more than 4000 houses and the GrandPlace were completely destroyed.
The last foreign emperor to rule over Brussels and the present Belgian kingdom was the Dutch emperor William I. He was forced out of Belgium in 1830, when a successful struggle for independence began in Brussels.
In 1831 the first Belgian king, Leopold I, ascended the throne and Brussels became the capital of the new kingdom. There then followed a long period of rebuilding, new and grand buildings were erected, the city walls were demolished, and the city expanded in size and importance.
After WWII Belgium was divided in two semi-independent regions, Flanders and the Walloon Province. Brussels became a district with its own government (with limited powers).
Brussels also became the capital of the European Union ...
