Hotel Le Dixseptieme, Brussels, Belgium

Ideally located between the Grand-Place and the Central Station, Le Dixseptieme is a luxury hotel nestled in the historical heart of Brussels. Only steps away from museums and art galleries, it is lavishly decorated with a grand oak staircase and marble fire-places. The former residence of the Spanish Ambassador, Le Dixseptieme’s extensive history reaches back to the 14th-century. Restored in 1990, the luxury hotel truly is a serene oasis for travellers with both modern conveniences and classic charm.

The facilities

The luxury hotel’s two lavish halls complete with parquet flooring, crystal chandeliers and ornate paintings, are the perfect site for seminars, banquets and elegant soirées. Event catering can be arranged through hotel management. Some rooms overlook a peaceful patio with a splendid inner garden and terrace. Le Dixseptieme’s quaint bar, nestled in the corner of the salon, is the perfect place to enjoy a drink after a day out on the town. The tastefully decorated salons feature plush armchairs and loveseats and exquisite fireplaces.

The rooms

With rooms divided into two sections, the antique section of Le Dixseptieme boasts Junior, Executive and Superior Suites and a duplex Suite Courtens. Each suite features sitting rooms and authentic fireplaces. Some also offer terraces for sunbathing and relaxing. For a view overlooking the luxury hotel's inner garden and patio, ask for one of the modern rooms named after Belgian painters.

The hotel’s contemporary section consists of 12 individually-designed rooms and suites. Featuring marble bathrooms and luscious furniture, it is evident that this section of the hotel was designed for privacy and comfort. For a truly delightful experience at the luxury hotel, request the recently renewed Creuz standard room. The room is composed as a large bedroom with a romantic cellar which serves as a TV-home cinema, and a jaccuzi bath.