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Hotel Review – Crowne Plaza La Palace – Brussels Belgium

Published on 05/12/2014
Crowne Plaza
Rue Gineste 3, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium
 
I had a difficult time deciding on a hotel for Brussels. I finally chose the Crowne Plaza because of a United Airline mileage bonus. Although on my list, it was not my first choice. Although I tend to spend minimal time in my hotel room I still look forward to a certain standard and felt comfortable that this brand would provide what I needed.
Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

 

For me the location is always most important even if I have to pay a little more. The Crowne Plaza location is pretty good but not prime. It is located right next door to the Double Tree and within shouting distance of the Sheraton in a very busy area near the NorthTrain Station.
Central Train Station Brussels - Walk to Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

North Train Station Brussels – Walk to Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

I arrived by train from the Brussels Airport. There is an express train that leaves the airport every 15minues. The walk from the station to the hotel is about 15 minutes with suitcase in tow.

 

The surrounding area is very busy and safe. I love to walk and had no problem walking comfortably to Grand Place in about 20 minutes.

 

Cafe - Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

Cafe – Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

 

Don’t expect to be wowed by this hotel. There is really nothing distinctive that stands out but nothing really disappoint either. The hotel lobby ares is large and inviting but not great or outstanding. The staff on the other hand I thought were outstanding. The front desk is very professional and accommodating.
Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

 

Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

 

Crowne Plaza Brussels - Le Palace

Crowne Plaza Brussels – Le Palace

On my last night I started to hear this loud noise and could not figure out what it was. I finally called down to the front desk asking if they could check the room next door. Turns out it was noise from the furnace. Not sure why I did not hear it on the previous nights. It was pretty late and I had to wake early the next morning. The manager worked very quickly to  move me into a nice room and apologized profusely. He also gave me a voucher for breakfast. The tip here is to ask for a quiet room to avoid this problem.

 

 Otherwise the hotel is quiet and the rooms are large. Everything was clean and in working order but the interior is a little muted with bland colors. Comfortable but not what I consider contemporary. The breakfast buffet is nice but I would recommend dining outside of the hotel since there are so many choices.

 

In addition to being so close to the North Train Station, the Rogier metro station is right outside the entrance. There is also tons of shopping nearby. This is a good choice if you are like me and tend to spend very little time in the room but require a certain level of comfort – no frills here.
Posted in: Accommodations, Belgium, Brussels, Europe, Hotel, Solo
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Belgium Brussels, Crowne Plaza, Hotel

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