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Hotel Du Congres, Brussels
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About the Hotel
Rue Du Congres 42,
Brussels,
Belgium,
1000,
Brussels Region
Hotel Du Congres is a 3-star establishment located in the heart of Brussels, combining charm and practicality within restored 19th-century townhouses. It is positioned just a short walk away from key attractions like the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and the Grand Place. Guests can enjoy a peaceful garden courtyard ideal for relaxation. The hotel offers excellent transport connections and modern amenities.
Location
Located in Upper Town, the hotel is easily accessible with the Madou Metro Station just 5 minutes away. Cultural highlights such as Cirque Royal and the Museum of Musical Instruments are nearby. Guests can reach Brussels Central Station in about 9 minutes on foot. The proximity to public transport links facilitates convenient travel to Brussels Zaventem Airport and surrounding areas.
Rooms
The hotel features 70 renovated rooms, each designed with a unique style that reflects comfort and convenience. All rooms come equipped with private bathrooms and satellite TV. Guests can unwind in simply furnished accommodations amid the bustling city. Additional amenities include tea and coffee facilities and complimentary toiletries.
Eat & Drink
A complimentary breakfast buffet is available to guests every morning, providing a good start to the day. The hotel's bar/lounge offers a space to relax with a drink. For those preferring to dine out, numerous cafes and restaurants are situated within walking distance from the hotel. The cozy atmosphere encourages guests to enjoy leisurely meals before setting out to explore.
Leisure & Business
Hotel Du Congres provides two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 45 participants, making it suitable for business travelers. Leisure amenities include a garden, terrace, and laundry facilities, allowing guests to relax or catch up on tasks. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel to ensure connectivity during stays. The appealing decor and warm ambiance create a welcoming environment for both leisure and business visitors.
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The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Lovely High Ceilings
I adored the high ceilings and period details in our room, which gave it an elegant yet cozy feel.view full review
Tasty Breakfast
The breakfast spread was delightful, and the peaceful atmosphere made for a relaxing start to our day.view full review
Flexible Heating
The room was thermally controlled, allowing me to adjust the heat to my comfort, creating a cozy environment.view full review
Peaceful Nights
The bedroom was exceptionally quiet at night, ensuring I had a restful sleep with minimal street noise.view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dining
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cots
Spa & Leisure
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Location
Rue Du Congres 42,
Brussels,
Belgium,
1000,
Brussels Region
Map view
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Rue Du Congres 42,
Brussels,
Belgium,
1000,
Brussels Region
City landmarks
Square
Grand Place
1.3
km
Monument
Manneken Pis
1.5
km
Mall
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
1.1
km
Palace
Royal Palace of Brussels
1.2
km
Church
Saint Michael and Gudula Cathedral
790 m
Art object
Jeanneke-Pis
1.2
km
Park
Parc du Cinquantenaire
1.9
km
Public Building
Parlamentarium
1.8
km
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1.2
km
Public Building
Museum of the City of Brussels
1.3
km
Museum
Belgian Comic Strip Center
770 m
Museum
Magritte Museum
1.1
km
Museum
Musical Instruments Museum
1.1
km
Church
Church of Our Blessed Lady of the Sablon
1.2
km
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Rue des Bouchers
1.2
km
Museum
Royal Theatre Toone
1.2
km
Pl des Palais
Brussels Park
760 m
Art object
Palace of Charles of Lorraine
1.3
km
Palace
Palace of Coudenberg
980 m
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Mont des Arts
1.0
km
Museum
Brewery Museum
1.2
km
Park
Leopold Park
1.8
km
Church
Church of Notre-Dame Du Finistere
910 m
Museum
Costume and Lace Museum
1.3
km
Public Building
Law Courts of Brussels
1.9
km
Public Building
Egmont Palace
1.5
km
Museum
Museum of Natural Sciences
2.2
km
Nearby
Monument
Congress Column
360 m
Museum
Charlier Museum
340 m
Museum
Toy Museum
300 m
Restaurants
Chopsticks
160 m
Rue de la Croix de Fer 98
Proznack
170 m
Ijzerenkruisstraat 88
Le P'tea Lunch
220 m
Rue de la Croix de Fer 64
EXKi
190 m
Boulevard Charlemagne 38
My Little Cup
280 m
Rue de la Croix de Fer 53
Chez Chris
240 m
Rue du Congres 4 Bruxelles
Fresh and tasty
280 m
Rue de la Croix de Fer 20
Palais Du Cedre
280 m
Rue de l'Enseignement 27
Parfum d'Asie
410 m
Rue Royale 115
Va Et Vient
370 m
Rue de l'Association 4
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
friendly staff
limited sound-proofing
lacked basic necessities
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.0
Location
8.4
Service
7.7
Dining
6.4
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 12 reviews
3.5/5
based on 539 reviews
8.1
8.1/10based on 5569 reviews
#108 of 213 hotels in Brussels based on Tripadvisor
Vera
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.6/10
The hotel is in a convenient location, with easy access to public transport and a quiet neighborhood. The rooms were spacious and great for our group of four, providing a pleasant space to work after breakfast. While the sound from outside was noticeable being close to the stairs on the 2nd level, the overall experience was comfortable. The service was a mix, with some staff members being rude but others very kind and helpful. The location is ideal, walking distance to key attractions and in an elegant building. The dining options were average, with a standard selection of breakfast items. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and accommodating for our group of four, providing a pleasant space to work after breakfast. The location at the top of the stairs on the 2nd level made external noise noticeable.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix; while some staff members were rude, others were kind and very helpful.
Location
9.0
The location is ideal, within walking distance to key attractions and in an elegant building.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were average, with a standard selection of breakfast items.
Facilities
The hotel offered adequate facilities to meet basic needs.
Rose
United States,
May
2024
8.4/10
I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious and clean rooms that offered comfortable bedding, exceeding my expectations. However, the limited sound-proofing was a drawback along with the absence of basic amenities like a fridge. The staff was incredibly helpful and attentive, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process without any unnecessary delays. The location of the hotel was simply perfect, allowing easy access to both the old town and the EU quarter. The dining experience offered a variety of delicious options, making breakfast enjoyable. Overall, a great value for the money spent.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were well-appointed and comfortable, providing a clean and cozy atmosphere with comfortable bedding.
Service
9.0
The staff was very helpful and attentive, ensuring a pleasant stay with their excellent service.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was superb, offering easy access to the city core while still maintaining a peaceful environment away from the bustling tourist spots.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very yummy, with a delightful selection of rolls, cold cuts, pastries, yogurts, and more, starting as early as 7 am.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel boasted convenient facilities to enhance the overall stay experience.
great location
limited sound-proofing
Nathan
United States,
April
2024
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, although the lack of temperature control made it a bit stuffy. The service was mostly friendly and helpful, but there was one staff member who was rude. The location was convenient, close to the metro station and eateries, though it felt a bit noisy being next to the street. The dining experience was average, and the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were big and clean, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
8.0
The majority of the service staff were friendly and polite, ensuring a pleasant experience overall.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient, with easy access to transportation and nearby dining options.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was nothing extraordinary, falling into the average category.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities that met my needs during the stay.
John
United States,
March
2024
7.8/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The location was superb, just a short walk from the center and with a nice selection of restaurants nearby. The rooms in the annex were modern and pleasant, and the service was overall great. However, the dining experience was a bit lacking in choices. The facilities were decent, providing a comfortable stay overall.
Rooms
8.0
The room in the annex was modern and nice, offering a comfortable stay.
Service
8.0
The staff was polite and helpful, making my stay enjoyable.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located, close to various tourist spots and with easy access to the city center and public transportation.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were decent, but could have been better with more variety.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel provides basic facilities that met my needs during the stay.
David
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.2/10
The hotel was in a great location, ideal for visiting EU institutions, with good facilities and ironing facilities. The rooms were small but suitable for overnight stays, although too hot with no control over the temperature. The service was helpful and friendly, making check-in and check-out hassle-free. The location was excellent, just a short walk to the city center and within easy reach of the Grand Place. The dining options included fresh bread, salami, ham, cheese, and a variety of yogurt, cereals, and fruit, offering a good selection. The facilities were well-prepared for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although small, were ideal for spending the night.
Service
8.0
The service was fine, helpful, and friendly.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was excellent for visits to EU institutions, with ironing facilities and easy access to the city center and Grand Place.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offered a good selection of fresh bread, salami, ham, cheese, and yogurt, cereals, and fruit.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-prepared for a comfortable stay.
Helpful service
Room temperature control
Martin
United States,
February
2024
6.6/10
The hotel had its highs and lows. While the rooms were small, noisy, and old-fashioned with a dusty curtain, the service was super nice and very welcoming. The location was convenient, bringing you close to the city center. The dining experience had a limited assortment, but the fresh fish was good quality.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were very noisy and very old-fashioned with small showers.
Service
9.0
The service was super nice and very accommodating.
Location
8.0
The location was convenient and close to the city center.
Dining
7.0
The dining had a limited assortment, but the fresh fish was good quality.
Facilities
5.0
friendly staff
noisy rooms
Richard
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.6/10
The hotel offers very pleasing rooms, with a window overlooking the garden, that look as if they have been renovated recently. The location is excellent for exploring the European quarter and the center of town, with various restaurants and bars close by. However, the service was rather arrogant and not helpful, and the dining options lacked variety despite good quality items.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very big, nice, and clean, providing a comfortable stay.
Service
5.0
The service was disappointing, with a lack of helpfulness and some arrogance encountered.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent for exploring both the European quarter and the lively center of town, with convenient access to local shops and the metro.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience, while offering good quality items, lacked variety and was nothing special.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate for a pleasant stay.
Anthony
United States,
January
2024
6.8/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the rooms were nicely tucked away at the back of the building with a nice courtyard, they were very noisy due to no insulation at the third floor of a dependance across the road. The service was friendly and helpful, despite a small hiccup about my dog. The location was convenient, close to the metro and local shops, but far enough from the city not to be too noisy. Dining options were okay, with some fresh vegetables available, but nothing extraordinary. The value for money was reasonable, considering the amenities provided.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms were nicely tucked away at the back of the building with a nice courtyard, but very noisy due to no insulation at the third floor of a dependance across the road.
Service
8.0
The staff was very friendly, very reactive, and helpful, despite a small complaint about my dog being too big.
Location
7.0
The location was convenient, close to the metro and local shops, but far enough from the city not to be too noisy.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were okay, with some fresh vegetables available, but nothing extraordinary.
Facilities
7.0
Marc
United States,
December
2023
6.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were generally dark and spooky with a cracked window due to the warm weather in Brussels, some were spacious and comfortable with a modern feel. The service was satisfactory, with mostly well-prepared and friendly staff, except for one member who, despite giving a nice smile, didn't handle a request smoothly. The location was excellent, close to the city center, public transport, and main attractions. However, there were missed opportunities for flexibility, especially during daylight saving time. The dining options were limited and not worth the price, although the Pork Belly dish was seriously yummy.
Rooms
6.0
Some rooms were spacious and comfortable with a modern feel.
Service
7.0
The staff was generally friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
Perfect location, close to the city center and main attractions.
Dining
5.0
Limited dining options at high prices.
Facilities
7.0
Basic facilities available.
James
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The rooms, with their high ceilings and beautiful antique decorations, were impressive, but the receptionist was a bit rude. The location was convenient, albeit a bit far from the historical center, and the dining option was a bit poor despite the nice lobby. Service was great overall, especially from the polite and helpful staff members.
Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in was impressive with high ceiling and beautiful ancient stuccos and carved rustic wood ornaments. The large windows and antique mirror added a touch of elegance. The bed was comfy, and the bathroom was clean.
Service
7.0
The staff members I interacted with were polite and helpful, making my stay enjoyable. However, there was one instance where one receptionist came off as not very polite and cooperative.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was fine, being within a reasonable walking distance to both the historical center and the Arts-loi metro station. It was in a quiet neighborhood, though not as centrally located as I would have preferred.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience at the hotel was somewhat disappointing for the price paid. The buffet-style continental breakfast lacked variety, and I felt there could have been more options available.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had sufficient facilities, and the lobby was nicely decorated. However, the dining area could use some improvement.
Thomas
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.4/10
The hotel offers the essentials in a simple setting with a very comfortable bed, but lacks style in a basic old house section. The location is convenient with easy access to public transportation, and the dining options are limited but reasonably priced.
Rooms
7.0
The room was a partitioned section of a big old house, covering all essentials with a very comfortable bed.
Service
9.0
The service was impeccable, warm, and helpful, with swift handling of inquiries.
Location
8.0
The hotel is located in a nice and calm area, a bit away from the city center but with good access to metro stations.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were limited but reasonably priced.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities meet basic needs but are not extensive.
friendly staff
basic accommodations
Andrew
United Kingdom,
May
2023
8.0/10
The hotel's rooms were well-appointed and comfortable, but lacking air conditioning made me feel unsafe. However, overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms weren't ready but were well-appointed and comfortable. The lack of air conditioning was a downside, but otherwise, I had no complaints.
Service
9.0
The service was very cool and simply superb. The staff were extremely helpful, making my stay enjoyable.
Location
8.0
The location was good for me, not in the busy center but still within walking distance. It felt nice being in a calm neighborhood yet close to the city core.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were good with a wide range of choices. The price was reasonable, offering value for money.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel had my room ready well before check-in time, which was a plus. Additionally, the laundry service was efficient and convenient.