Large train station in Brussels. I arrived here from Paris. There were a lot of moving parts, and…read morepeople, but I'm a New Yorker. Aside from that, I had someone with me, who could speak French. The machines were there, so. Was able to purchase a ticket but nobody took it onboard the train, so it turned out to be for naught. Nonetheless, this was a large station with multiple shops and was extremely neat, I was pleasantly surprised. This station seemed to have local and trains to take you to other European countries.

Slight chaos at this airport with some of the escalators out of service. The taxi service in and…read moreout was quick and not busy, Uber is a horror story in itself. I'm sort of used to airports and expect chaos, although it does not need to feel that way. We were here in Brussels just for the day so we did not have luggage which made it much easier. Every employee was helpful in navigating me through the new routes to my train. Plenty of cafes to choose a good coffee. Eurostar was a delayed disater but not the fault of the train station.

So-so train station. Less than the most comfortable waiting area. Longer lines than you might like…read moreand not particularly great refreshments. I know it's just a train station and getting to 5 stars would probably take a fair amount of effort, but this is a bit disappointing. The best part is that the Eurostar high-speed train from here to London is an amazing way to do it. You get to go from city center to city center in ~2 hours while being on a train that lets you walk around instead of being crammed in a seat buckled into a plane. The actual station though is just fine. There's no nice waiting area before or after the security screening. The security screening itself is a longer line and more of a hassle than you'd like for a train. I get that they have to treat it like a border crossing post-Brexit, but it's still frustrating. Beyond that the only real place to get a snack or drink is a single, pretty sad duty free shop.

Eurostar is an international high-speed rail service in Western Europe: Belgium, France, Germany,…read morethe Netherlands and the United Kingdom. We rode on the Eurostar to Amsterdam. The ride was about two hours, and I was asleep most of the way. It was a convenient mode of travel.

The locker signs are so difficult to find. If you enter the main entrance (ground floor or floor…read more0). The lockers are one floor below the ground floor (floor -1). If you walk down the stairs, they are behind the stairs. There is no small size. The middle size is only good for a backpacks. For carry on size luggage, you need at least a L size, which is 9 euro for L size. There are bigger sizes, which will cost more. The instructions are clearly stated in the locker room. No staff are there to help you. Credit card is accepted.

I have to be honest - if I was writing this review about the Belgian rails system as a whole I…read morewould likely give FIVE STARS - the prices are VERY affordable (£8 each way to Antwerp which is a 50 Minute ride - so I chose first class for £11 each way), I can buy the tickets using my U.K. Trainline App (which is why I list the prices in £'s), the trains all seem perfectly on time and are clean. The station itself could do with a little spring cleaning and an upgrade on the food offerings. I was alarmed to see FOUR soldiers in full gear all with semi-automatic rifles at the ready this morning at 11am (Sunday) - see pic - Yikes! Review 5 2019

If you are looking for a hotel in Brussels next to Midi Train Station, then the Hotel Mercure…read moreBrussels Centre Midi should be on your checklist. I love this hotel. This is my third time here and I love the location because it is a seven-minute walk to the train station. The hotel has had quite a lot of construction in front of it for years now, but don't let that deter you because the hotel has so many positive aspects. The hotel has large rooms and great air-conditioning for the heat of summer. The rooms also have small fridges to keep drinks cold. I appreciate that the rooms are quiet, so you can really unwind after a long day. There is a nice fitness center, but my favorite aspect of the hotel is the wellness area. They have a jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna to keep you relaxed and energized. The breakfast was delicious and the staff are attentive. I love staying here and even though some people have reported the area is not so attractive, I would argue that it is perfectly fine. I'll definitely keep coming back whenever I pass through Brussels.

Although its location has the potential to be very good, the fact is that the remodeling of the…read moreboulevard in front of the hotel makes it very hard to navigate and noisy during the day. In addition, the hotel was plagued with constant sirens all night and its thin walls make it difficult to sleep. Further, they lack simple amenities such as bottled water, having provided only one bottle of water the first night and only for one person, no tissue box and no top sheet on the bed.

The room assigned to us has a faulty air conditioner. It is stuck blowing out at over 26-27c on the…read morecoolest setting and does not blow cold at all. It is a furnace in the room. The windows do not even vent or open in anyway. The staff merely said the hotel is full so we can not help you, but here a fan to circulate the 80 degree Fahrenheit air: 10/10 do not recommend this establishment. Steer clear at all cost unless you want to pass away from heat stroke.

This is a very convenient hotel. It is located in the train station and well situated if you want…read moredirect and easy access to the airport (three stops on the train) or take various day trips from the city center in Brussels. Check in was quick and easy. The bed was comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. Nice bath products were also provided. The breakfast was OK but no cappuccinos were available. There are multiple coffee shops immediately outside the hotel in the train station. I would stay here again.

Fantastic hotel in a great position between the Brussels midi/zuid (Eurostar station) and the…read morecentre of Brussels! It took 15 mins to walk from the station to the hotel. We had a quick and informative check in, they offered to look after our bags after we checked out the next day which was great. From the hotel it's only a 10 min walk to the famous manneken pis and the centre of Brussels. The room was large, clean and comfortable. Lots of handy plug sockets and a great shower. I'd definitely stay again! We didn't have breakfast so I can't comment on that. But there are lots of places to get fresh croissants nearby!

I'm probably not saying anything that hasn't already been covered, but the reputation as the…read moreworld's best beer bar is absolutely deserved. There's a Dutch word "gezellig" which loosely translates to cozy, and it perfectly describes the interior and the vibe. The clientele is: local Flemish, and super-annoying Americans (present company excluded). And it's only open on Sundays. We got: * A Drie Fonteinen geuze that was my favorite of the lot * A Vanmol Vuur "Raw Ale" which my wife said was one of her favorites of all time * a vintage Boon Oude Geuze The owner has to go fetch every bottle from the cellar; his mother helps him at the bar. 100% Worth the hassle.

This is one of the best beer bars in the world and it is in a little gem of a town outside of…read moreBrussels. Getting here is much easier than getting home. You can catch a bus in Brussels (if it stops for you) or catch an Uber. Getting home, the bus is likely your best option! Just make sure you stay in town for a Sunday, the only day this quaint spot is open. And get there early! There will likely be a bit of a line. The bar is run by a few generations of a family and they are SO friendly. They also take care of their locals in the midst of the craziness of the out-of-town visitors. You don't feel out of place while enjoying some of the best lambics you will ever find. We will always try and be in Brussels on a Sunday for every visit.

The SAS Brasserie is situated right across the street from the Brussels-Midi train station. There…read moreare a half dozen other unassuming choices alongside, but SAS Brasserie is your spot if you need to eat while waiting for the train, no doubt. My colleague and I had an hour and a half to kill. Apparently, that's just enough time to down six Leffe Brunes between us, a chevre chaud salad (excellent), a croque monsieur with ham and cheese, and the winningest and most surprising of all dishes, the spaghetti bolognese. Pasta in a train station resto? Yes, yes, it's true! SAS Brasserie is killing it.

Clean and super convenient to Bruxelles-Midi station! Check in and out was a breeze, and I really…read moreappreciate that they held our bags behind the front desk. The room and bathroom were spacious compared to some of the other hotels I stayed in Europe. Would totally recommend!

This was the only place I used my card in Brussels before received a fraud notification for $600…read moretrying to be used at an electronic store. The front desk staff at night took an exceptionally long time to check us even though I had paid for the hotel through a third party. The front desk person in the morning was very unconcerned when we spoke about this issue & refused to make eye contact. I understand they still need to charge city tax but the process to swipe my card should not take more than 10 seconds MAX. I will highly recommend AVOIDING this hotel & triple checking your charges if you do stay here.

Floris Ustel Midi Hotel (from here on, 'Ustel'). A place that brings me very mixed feelings!…read more Decent stay, here are my Pros: - Ustel is very close to Brussels Midi station (the station you get off EuroStar). A brief 10 minute walk and you will be there. Decently convenient which is great especially if you got off the train quite late. - Breakfast is included in all packages, and - Wifi is of course a standard. - Price is decently reasonable - The room I was given was gigantic (King Family room with King Bed) - 24 Hr Check in available - Sufficient Heating However; here are a few brief Cons: - The location is convenient; but at night, it felt dangerous, and very dark - It is close to train station, however a good 20-30minute walk from Brussels tourist central area - Breakfast cannot be more simple; there's some cereal and pastries; don't expect too much so you won't be disappointed - The place is a little run down - One of my nights, there were unstable hot water - Only 2 English Channels on TV - Not much around besides a few pubs Will I come back to stay? Certainly! If this is a review site for just budget hotels, they will get my 5 stars!

Cheap hotel a stone throw from Brussels Midi…read more The only good thing to say about it is that it is cheap. They don't seem to be very organized. Both times I stayed here there were mixups with our reservations, and confusion when we asked for the bill on checkout. One time we were put in a room next to the elevator shaft, which was quite noisy during the night. The night staff didn't speak any English.