A landmark Brussels hotel with lavish belle époque reception and bar. Rooms are fresh and pretty coloured. Centrally located, not far from Place Ste-Catherine and St-Géry.

With its palatial lobby and spectacular public rooms, the Astoria looks 18th-century, but was built in 1909. It stands in the Upper Town, near the Royal Palace. Churchill and Eisenhower stayed here. The Astoria is currently closed for renovation so call ahead.

Steps away from the Grand Place, this smart hotel occupies the site of a 16th-century prison. Rooms are decked out in rich Flemish fabrics and Tintin sketches grace the bathroom walls.

Don’t be deterred by the fact that this is a chain hotel, Sofitel brought in revered designer Antoine Pinto to redefine this fivestar hotel with a glamorous, eclectic vibe. Rooms are plush and the restaurant has a sunny terrace.

A Marriott with unique character, located near the Bourse and the Grand Place, ideal for business, shopping and leisure.

This privately owned five-star boutique hotel offers 50 rooms styled with period furniture, an on-site spa and a restaurant. Guests can also enjoy the peaceful private garden. Very calm yet close to the bustling Avenue Louise.

Equidistant from the Grand Place and the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, this elegant and sumptuous hotel features a series of “Fashion Rooms” designed by Belgian fashion designers.

The foyer is breathtaking – a towering atrium, with tropical plants and fountains filling its base, and glass-fronted lifts rising into the firmament. Managed with stylish efficiency, the hotel has a renowned restaurant, the Sea Grill.

This high-rise may not look much from the outside, but the inside is brimming with surprises, including contemporary decor and stunning views of the city from most rooms, as well as the topfloor sauna and gym. Excellent service. Convenient transport links.

This luxurious hotel on a quiet street cannot be beaten for location, right behind Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie and within walking distance of the Grand Place. Award-winning architects have created a private courtyard over which the rooms look, and a very sumptuous Grand Lounge.