Le Centenaire Apparthotel, Brussels

Five star luxury in the hear of Brussels

Advantages: Location, size, quality service and comfort
Disadvantages: Some will not like the limited facilities

I was fortunate enough to stay at Le Meridien, in Brussels a few weeks back after winning a competition. It was a novel situation all round as I would not normally be able to afford to stay at this quite exclusive establishment on my travel and subsistence budget and, even if I were I would be too busy to appreciate my surroundings. I do visit Brussels a lot for work and have stayed in many hotels (I reviewed the Welcome Hotel a while back and this remains one of my personal favourites for my business trips) but this was a nice change and most people enjoy a little bit of luxury once in a while. Ownership The Le Meridien chain is managed by the US based Starwood Group. This also includes the Sheraton, Westin and St Regis chains amongst others. They operate 888 hotels worldwide, 499 are managed and the balance are franchised ...

andrewfleminguk 27.10.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Le Meridien Brussels, Brussels

Brussels on a budget

Advantages: easy to get to, the Grand Place
Disadvantages: Mannakin Pis is dissapointing, takcy tourist shops

Question What does one do when you want to celebrate finishing the taught part of a Masters degree and want to go away but are so broke even the cheapest trip to Spain is not an option? Answer. Book a very cheap flight for a mini break to Brussels the capital of Belgium. I did this in June 2003 and I had a great time. I flew with Ryanair from John Lennon airport in Liverpool to Charleroi airport in Brussels. Or so I thought it was in Brussels. It was near enough an hour from the airport to Midi railway station. The connecting bus is a rip off at 10 euros. Since there were four of us on the way there we took a taxi that cost us 35 euros. The airfare was really cheap. It only cost £20 for a return fare including all taxes. Due to the European Parliament Brussels has cheap hotels at the weekend instead of during mid week. We were ...

duskmaiden 27.06.2003 (30.08.2009) · Read full review
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Review of Brussels (Belgium)

samsung LE32B450

Advantages: good value for money tv.
Disadvantages: none

This tv, the LE32B450, In my opinion this product is of great value. Starting with the design, it is glossy black in colour, it has a swivelling table-top stand, which provides support for the screen. This will look good, in any home. The picture is perfect and watching tv on this TV is almost like being at the cinema. The sound quality is excellent, as is the range of features, which are also accessible via remote control. Components on the rear of the tv is 2 x HDMI, VGA, component, scart, aerial, digital and analogue audio out. this tv is great for use with surround sound, as is playing games. The kids will love it. Installation is easy, as long as instructions are followed, which come with the tv. Overall, In my opinion this product the samsung LE32B450 is really good value for money. ...

mickey12345 02.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Samsung LE32B450