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Oct 24 to Nov 23, 2026 · 30 nights · 1 adultGet current price for this stayOpen hotel details
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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong upscale choice for skyline views, comfortable rooms and a proper spa. an upscale 4-star high-rise in Brussels’ designer-shopping district, scored for what it is.

The Hotel is an upscale 4-star high-rise on Boulevard de Waterloo, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer skyline views to old-town charm. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, helpful staff and the breakfast spread; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness scores reinforce that picture. Refreshed rooms and the 25th-floor Urban Spa give it substance beyond the outlook, with designer shops and Louise metro close by.

The main trade-off is privacy: guests across booking sites flag bathrooms open to the sleeping area, an awkward arrangement for friends or colleagues sharing. Standard rooms are comfortable rather than expansive, and the location puts you outside the immediate Grand Place area. Parking and breakfast can cost extra. We’d choose it for an upscale city break, but skip it if traditional bathrooms or intimate boutique character matter most.

  • Best for: couples on an upscale city break; business travelers; shoppers who appreciate a spa

  • Watch out for: open bathroom layouts limit privacy; breakfast and parking may cost extra; not directly in the old-town core

  • Location: Designer-shopping boulevard near Louise metro, with museums and the historic center within walking distance.

  • Rooms: Refreshed rooms, comfortable beds and better views higher up; standard categories are around 25 square meters.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com scores and recent Expedia feedback, despite occasional lapses.

  • Service: Mostly helpful and welcoming; some guests report uneven reception service and slow problem handling.

  • Amenities: 25th-floor spa with saunas and hammam, 23rd-floor gym, The Iris restaurant and category-dependent lounge access.

  • Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion and parking charges; a Panorama Lounge redesign is planned for 2026–2027, with timing unconfirmed.

Axel's opinion of The Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.com · Trip.com · hoteles.com · mad.brussels. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Hotel

  • 38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels
  • Amenities: Shopping on site, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Electric car charging
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The Hotel

38 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels

Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Currency exchange · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Electric car charging

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Axel's take

an upscale 4-star high-rise in Brussels’ designer-shopping district

8.7/10

A strong upscale choice for skyline views, comfortable rooms and a proper spa.

The Hotel is an upscale 4-star high-rise on Boulevard de Waterloo, and a strong pick for travelers who prefer skyline views to old-town charm. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise comfortable beds, helpful staff and the breakfast spread; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness scores reinforce that picture. Refreshed rooms and the 25th-floor Urban Spa give it substance beyond the outlook, with designer shops and Louise metro close by.

The main trade-off is privacy: guests across booking sites flag bathrooms open to the sleeping area, an awkward arrangement for friends or colleagues sharing. Standard rooms are comfortable rather than expansive, and the location puts you outside the immediate Grand Place area. Parking and breakfast can cost extra. We’d choose it for an upscale city break, but skip it if traditional bathrooms or intimate boutique character matter most.

Best for

  • couples on an upscale city break
  • business travelers
  • shoppers who appreciate a spa

Watch out for

  • open bathroom layouts limit privacy
  • breakfast and parking may cost extra
  • not directly in the old-town core
Location
Designer-shopping boulevard near Louise metro, with museums and the historic center within walking distance.
Rooms
Refreshed rooms, comfortable beds and better views higher up; standard categories are around 25 square meters.
Cleanliness
A clear strength across Booking.com scores and recent Expedia feedback, despite occasional lapses.
Service
Mostly helpful and welcoming; some guests report uneven reception service and slow problem handling.
Amenities
25th-floor spa with saunas and hammam, 23rd-floor gym, The Iris restaurant and category-dependent lounge access.
Fees and surprises
Check breakfast inclusion and parking charges; a Panorama Lounge redesign is planned for 2026–2027, with timing unconfirmed.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · skyscanner.com · Trip.com · hoteles.com · mad.brussels. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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