Hotel Metropole, Brussels

Hotel Description
Combining modern facilities with supreme elegance, the Hotel Metropole will capture your imagination. Right at the heart of the historical centre of the European capital, this superbly renovated hotel possesses an inimitable and gracious charm. Surround yourself with palm trees, Corinthian columns and deep leather sofas, and discover a beautifully preserved world of grandeur and opulence, beneath glittering chandeliers. As the capital's only remaining 19th Century hotel, the Metropole perpetuates a uniquely Belgian character, setting the tone for a delightful stay in Brussels.

Location and Transportation
Located on Place de Brouckère, right at the heart of the historical centre of Brussels, the hotel is just steps from the Grand Place, the Bourse and the Theatre de la Monnaie, and close to the city's most exciting shopping thoroughfare. The Midi-Zuid (T.G.V. Thalys and Eurostar), Central and North train stations are less than 1 km away, and Brussels Airport is just 12 km away. De Brouckère metro station is right in front of the hotel.

Room Information
The hotel has 305 rooms, some with private terrace and air conditioning, including 12 suites. All rooms have colour TV, CNN, video, direct dial telephone with voicemail and a minibar. Free internet access, 24-hour room service and laundry services are also provided.

Leisure Information
The energetic can enjoy golf at the nearby Ravenstein and Waterloo courses, or go riding through the Soignes Forest, before unwinding in the hotel's Fitness Centre with a hammam or sauna. The hotel's concierge can arrange excursions, theatre tickets, car rental and babysitting.