Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels

Rooms and decor

All 281 rooms were redone in 2023 in warm tones, with quality materials and designer furniture. Real guests single out the cleanliness, the tidy layouts and the roomy bathrooms. Higher floors look out over Brussels' old-town rooftops and church spires, though standard rooms aren't especially large by European 5-star measures. The signature is the 7-storey glass atrium — it opens up the lobby and instantly separates the place from a standard business hotel. One thing to flag: a few guests report extras that weren't spelled out ahead of time, such as a charge for using the in-room fridge, so it's worth asking at check-in.

Food and amenities

The in-house restaurant, Eneko, runs a Basque, Michelin-inspired kitchen from chef Eneko Atxa — a genuine reason to eat in rather than wander out. Beyond that you get a bar, a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi throughout. It's not a resort-style amenity stack, but for a city hotel in this location it covers what most travellers need, and the food is a real cut above the usual hotel dining.

Location and getting there

Brussels has a compact, walkable core, and the Radisson Collection sits right in the middle of it. The UNESCO-listed Grand Place is a 5-minute walk; the glass-roofed Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert arcade is about three. Brussels Central Station — your link to trains across Belgium, with Eurostar to London from nearby Brussels-Midi — is 8 minutes on foot. From the airport, the train to Brussels Central takes about 20 minutes, then it's a short walk in.

Things to know before booking

Confirm the fridge and extras policy at check-in so nothing surprising lands on your bill. Standard rooms run on the smaller side, so request a higher category if space matters to you. Rates climb in peak season and can clear $500 for the better rooms — book one to two months ahead to lock in a fair price. If you want a view, ask for a high floor facing the old town rather than the inner atrium.

Our take

This is the pick for travellers who want a true 5-star base in historic Brussels — couples after something romantic, business guests who value being close to Central Station, and anyone who wants to leave the car behind and walk to every landmark inside a 10-minute radius. The 2023 refresh, the atrium and the Eneko kitchen justify the price; just go in aware of the extras and book early when demand is high.