Room and hallways were clean but the surrounding neighbourhood was extremely unkempt - there was garbage everywhere! The first day, I thought that it must be garbage day and that the wind had scattered pieces of loose trash, but it a was like that every day. The piles of garbage never went away. Once inside the room was quiet but the street was always busy. The cafe next door seemed to draw a large crowd at all times of the day and night. The culture of the neighbourhood is such that the streets and sidewalks are filled with men - rarely do you see women and if you do it is early morning or late afternoon with children in tow. As a woman travelling alone, it was a little unnerving to have to wade through the crowd to get to the hotel door. That said, I found the location to be convenient and close enough to walk (30-60 minutes) most places.
There is a basic kitchen with a fridge, stove top, microwave and a kettle but **no coffee maker** (although there is instant coffee in a jar).
In my opinion, the 4 pm check in time is too late and very inconvenient, especially if you are arriving from North America on a red-eye flight. There is no option for early luggage drop off.
Overall, it was okay. The price per night was reasonable but it came with some trade offs.
the place was clean, comfortable and well equiped, although a little smaller than the impressions i had from looking at the pictures online
jason.partnerOct 13, 2024 Located in a bustling neighborhood during the day, we were surprised how quiet it got at night. Throw in the comforable beds and we slept like babies.
Apartment had everything we needed. The owner connected with us on WhatsApp and was very attentive to our messages.
The first few days we took the bus into town which was very easy. Then we realized we could walk there and it only took 5 minutes longer and saved us enough cash to buy a beer or coffee. Neighborhood was friendly and it felt safe.
Only downside is the food stores nearby only carry African foods. They didnt have things like butter, eggs, cheese, bread, etc. But they had plenty of plantains, chili peppers, eggplant and other veg. It was a 15 minute walk to a bigger grocery store, so not too bad.
The studio apartment was the perfect stay for our trip to Brussels. It is about a 25 minute walk from the Grande Place, but it has easy access to trains and buses to get around quicker. Even though the area is not necessarily the bougiest, it is very safe and everyone is nice. The staff was also attentive and made sure to check in if we ever needed anything. Overall, I would definitely come back and stay here again!
What I like: the check-in check-out were easy. I got what I needed in the room especially in the kitchen--there was even coffee! Location is fine, nearby shops and railway station.
What I did NOT like: 1) the deal promised check-in time 3pm then in the next email after I paid it was "automatically" changed to 4pm, same as the check-out, first was 11pm then changed to this--"(before 10 a.m. - except if you have taken the "late check-out" which allows you to leave at 12 PM.)"--seems like an unfair deal... 2)the staff sent email to ask my email address 2 times and must put it a certain way because some Expedia system problem--but hey, this is the problem you need to fix not me, please respect my time. 3)in the kitchen, the stove was really difficult to turn on, and once it got turned on, the pot was not heavy enough to keep on the cooking temperature, had to add weight to the top, which cost more time and trouble... 4)after shower, there comes the kind of foul smell from the shower sink and it lasted for the whole night....5)not a single trash can in the room, inconvenient...
Great and comfy stay. Kitchenette and toilet well equipped. Hard time getting the hob to work but otherwise no other issues. Check in and key collection was smooth-you receive a code for the door and to get your key on the day you arrive.
stanley.partnerMay 24, 2024 The apartment is ok for a short stay , but the surrounding neighborhood is scary. The drivers we booked were hesitant in coming to the area. Some requested a nearby pick up. I asked one of the drivers if it was a bad neighborhood and he said it was.
tyrell.partnerMay 21, 2024 Nice clean spacious room with plenty of electrical outlets. It was a bit noisy outside during the day, but with the windows closed it was barely audible.
Staff were easily contactable and responded quickly.
A couple of criticisms would be the lack of comfortable pillows (I found them a bit lumpy and small), and occasionally the bathroom sink drain was blocked, leading to some unpleasant odours when not being used for a prolonged period of time.
Overall, I found this to be a pleasant stay and would consider returning here on a future trip to Brussels.
karine.family_with_childrenOct 30, 2024 Quartier très mal fréquenté, dealer et trafic au pieds de l'hôtel, voiture démonté sous vos yeux, l'insécurité reigne, personnel insultant et douteux
Annoncé à 850m de la gare de Bruxelles Midi, au final, l’appartement est situé à 1,3km de la gare. Un peu loin quand on est chargé de bagages et que l’on s’y rend à pied. Mais finalement nous avons apprécié ce quartier populaire, les commerces et restaurants de proximité. La Grand Place est à 25mn à pied. Logement à recommander.
전반적으로 숙소 내부가 매우 넓고 쾌적하며 좋았습니다.
하지만 바로 앞 주차자 된다는 것과 달리 주차가 어려웠고 밤에 도착했는데 주변에 넘치는 쓰레기가 있었고 너무 캄캄하고 어두운데 호텔 간판이나 진입로 표시가 전혀 없어서 찾는데 너무나 오래걸렸습니다.
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Man får hvad man betaler for og så heller ikke mere. Værelse lignede absolut ikke de billeder det blev bestilt efter og beliggenheden er lidt langt fra alting og i et område hvor skraldet flyder i gaderne.
pandazero.familyJul 25, 2024 Muy limpia y tranquila
Nice place, usefull kitchen. There tram staion is opposite the hotel. We were happy to stay there. Thanks...
