This hotel is in a very refined cultural area called the Sablon. It is on a hillside overlooking the city center. The royal palace is a short walk. The major art museums of Brussels are around the corner. All the streets and charming alleys , including the one visible from the hotel breakfast room, are lined with art galleries . They are many very good restaurants on these same streets, including Lola, just across from the hotel, and le 3ieme Acte (wonderful mussels and frites). Bozar, the major contemporary performing arts centre is nearby.
The hotel breakfast buffet was excellent and copious. The room was large, bright and comfortable. The full bath was quite large.
The desk staff was always helpful and very polite. Cristina and Nicola as well as the men at reception were outstanding.
Transportation by trams was convenient for getting to some other areas. However, the long walk downhill to the center, Grand Place, was a bit tiring. The large crowds of tourists there were even more tiring. Our only experience with getting a was taxi was poorly handled by the doorman.
The view of the lovely church of Notre Dame du Sablon from our room was a delight to wake up to.