Have stayed at this gorgeous boutique hotel multiple times as I had a client in Mechelen. The…read morestaff is always so kind and nice. After my first couple of stays, they realized I was a regular and would leave me nice notes on Mechelen post cards. This hotel is clean and gorgeous. You will find peeves of art tucked away. Each time I stay, I discover something new! The first few times I had a basic room that was brilliant but later I started getting upgrades to more unique rooms. One room was a suite with a double sided fireplace. The beds were always comfortable and I enjoyed the modern aesthetic. The hotel restaurant is amazing. I have enjoyed many dinners here dining on the regional specialty, Michelin Chicken, but my favorite part of every dinner was their accompanying salad with cheese croquettes! However, I must say that while I would take the opportunity to dine elsewhere for dinner, I would never miss a breakfast there. Breakfast at the Mercure is epic! A buffet style with standard European fare: breads, meat and cheeses, fresh fruit, yogurt, muesli, smoked salmon and lox. However, they have a woman that would cook eggs to order and she was amazing! She would do omelets or however you wanted your eggs with sausage or bacon. Also included was a gorgeous coffee bar where you could make a latte, cappuccino, espresso or whatever coffee concoction you desire. Located in a nice area- a small river in front- across the bridge is a supermarket and there are nice restaurants and chocolate shops around. A short walk to the city square and several historical sites. Prices were standard and fare. I never felt gouged and enjoyed the simple elegance of the entire experience. I hope to make it back someday!

Half of the building was a fish smoking plant and the the other half was a cigar factory. So there…read moreare some interesting spaces and some of the original machinery is preserved. I like that. The room I had was ok but the toilet was more or less in the open area of the room. This would have been a bit problematic if rooming with anyone. The staff were helpful and efficient. There was normal housekeeping in effect. The breakfast room was large and well supplied with all the normal items plus an omelet chef on standby for orders. The neighborhood was central with plenty of shops, restaurants, parking, and groceries nearby.

Brussels airport was great! Security was a breeze and this particular terminal was extremely clean,…read morehad ample food options and tons of seating. Sometimes it can be daunting to be at an airport in another country but this one was super easy to navigate and we had a very positive experience here.

I give it 5 stars because its such a dirt cheap airline. You can fly around Europe for less than 15…read moreeuros. However make sure you have your passport handy if you're not an EU citizen, they actually check for visas even though all of EU is domestic. They also don't show up to the check in counter until the scheduled time. The airport is all handled by contractors. So don't be surprised if you see the person that was working with one airline is the same person trying to check you in. I think Swisspoort runs most of EU airports.

Fen in Ghent is the best! Our tour guide Fen was incredible. Engaging, charismatic, funny and…read moresuper knowledgable. Everything you want in a tour guide and then some! The tour was super informative - since i used to fall asleep in history class it was great to learn so much about Belgium's history and Ghent specifically. The "free" tour (or pay at the end based on how much you liked it) concept is great. Keeps the tour guides interested and excited. Made our trip :) ASK FOR FEN!

Tom was amazing! He was very fun and knowledgeable. The tour was 2.5 hours and was a great intro to…read moreBrussels. Great recommendations of places to go. We had the Leige waffle later on and it was spectacular! Definitely would recommend this tour.

Really enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The building is very beautiful and charming. The room was…read morelarge and comfortable. The service was excellent. The location was pretty good too ... about a 15 minute tram ride to the sites.

I had the pleasure of staying here from June 22-27. I was in town for work, and we chose the…read moreWarwick as it was half way between the office and downtown Brussels. The 94/93 (to Grand Place) tram stops are only a block away, and the Carrefour Express Vleurgat (a local grocery with a wide selection of ready-to-eat/drink options) is about the same distance. A short walk north on Avenue Louise to Chaussée de Vleurgat and around to Place Albert Leemans will provide you numerous options for restaurants (see review on Le Bugatti) and pubs. So, as far as location, I was quite satisfied. The hotel is quaint, and the staff was quite friendly and accommodating. I had e-mailed the staff prior to my arrival requesting that a clothing iron be available in the room during my stay (a trouser press wasn't going to cut it), and was pleased to find it waiting for me when I checked into my room. My room was situated on the 8th floor with an eastward view over Avenue Lousie, which was nice, especially being able to open the balcony doors to let in the breeze. The rooms are basic, but clean, well-maintained with a comfortable bed. For simplicity on our arrival day, we ate dinner at the restaurant in the lobby. Finding a table is never issue because it seemed like no one was ever down there. The food was good and satisfied what we were looking for. They offer a daily breakfast buffet for about 24€, but we never tried it out. I generally just walked to Carrefour for any breakfast items on the way to the tram. Overall, a pleasant experience with a very accommodating staff. Should work take me back to Brussels, I will likely opt to stay here again.

You cannot expect a better location for the price in the heart of Brussels…read more Some reviews say it's a bit noisy. Others mention the deadly stairs. But that's the tradeoff for being in this location. Minutes from the Central station. Steps from the Grand Place and the old town center. Endless dining options. All within a stone's throw away. You cannot ask for more when visiting and staying in an old European town. If you get lucky, you'll get a room with a balcony view of the street, which is unforgettable. Not only that, but you are only 20 minutes from the airport. What more can you ask for?

Funky hotel on Place de l'Agora near Central and the Grand Place; minimalist, cheap and very…read moreunassuming. Continental breakfast included, free wifi, NO ELEVATOR, hardware keys, clean rooms, comfy beds, what more do you need? If you do, then this hotel is not for you. Also it can get a bit loud being right on the place de l'Agora and above a restaurant. It suits me (I like funky hotels) but don't expect to impress anyone by staying here :)