Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon Hotels

Calm, relaxing atmosphere
This hotel was chosen because it was very close to a meeting venue, but
I would stay here again. I enjoyed the quiet, comfortable room. It was well thought out - for example great lighting options, from bright light where desirable to a good ambient lighting - and I slept really well. A capsule coffee maker in the room is always appreciated for that first cup in the morning. Great choice at breakfast too.

Unreservedly recommended
I usually stay in this neighborhood when in Brussels because both my club and the offices of my NGO are close by, and since the former was booked out this time, I for the first time stayed at the Stanhope for a work week. I am very glad I did.

It's quirky, it's old-school, it's very expensive and singles are small.

But I need no pompous lobby, I'm old-school myself, it was a business trip and my single was easily big enough, including the bed.

And then come the really cool parts. The room was really exquisite and not just fenzi - well-designed, friendly, great spaces, mirrors really well done, light, curtains. The breakfast was not over the top but who wants this? all ingredients fresh and delicious, and the best-working waffle iron I've ever had at a buffet (too bad no whipped cream) - perfect for Brussels. The reception has small (free) candies on offer by its own patissier, and the candied orange slices in chocolate were world class, way better than anything Marcolini or Wittamer. Room cleaning works, and it works when you want it (unheard of usually in Brussels). Friendly staff! I got a late (not bizarrely late but convenient) checkout.

In sum, this was the perfect relaxing base for a very strenuous week in Brussels. I'll sure be back, and I recommend then Stanhope without reservation.

Positively surprised
Hotel and rooms were much better than I anticipated; recently refurbished; “modern” with a classic touch; spacious; with a very comfortable bed... thus, thumbs up for that.

Location wise there is not much around (i.e. restaurants; shops; theatres; etc.) and it is not great for parking either. However there is public transport within 5-10min walk which will take you to the best place to eat and enjoy yourselves in Brussels. If visiting EU institutions, then location is spot on..

Website pics do not give justice to this hotel which has a boutique feel and is well looked after.

Service is very good; staffs are kind and eager to assist.

Very tasty breakfast buffet.

One to remember and visit again... I recommend.

Good hotel but in some cases not a 5 star
The room and facility were nice and clean. Check in and out ok. The breakfast for that price level not good enough. Coffee not the best. When a guest don`t use the fork or spoon still it should be replaced by new at the table. Cutting Your own bread at breakfast: There should be a trowel or equal so that you should not have to eat bread which dozen have toughed before. For smokers the ash trays were not emptied in the garden area.

Stylish traditional hotel nearby city centre.
Beautiful old building in which a week equipped very stylish hotel can be found. Excellent sleep quality. Perfect? No: shower is a shower in the bathtub; at the bar a senior bartender was explaining how to make orange juice to a young one (take a glass of water and add lots of sugar because it cannot be sweet enough for the clients) at loud voice so I could understand easily at 5 meters distance; in the morning "the printer needed to warm up for printing the bill so they would send it by mail" ... but forgot to check whether they had my mail address... (after I send a mail I received the bill very fast). So some work to be done, especially on the training of the young staff members.

Good hotel but bad air
All things are good except for the air in the room. It seems that the rooms are newly redecorated and has new furniture. The air in the room has a very strong smell of TVOC. In fact, it's one of the strongest in all hotels I have lived before. I'm sure some furniture or materials don't meet relative standards. I can only open the window for the whole night. It was cold and I was surrounded by mosquitoes. I told the hotel staff about it in the next morning. She was very kind to change another room for me. But it was just a little bit better.

Nice hotel close to EC
Stay for one night, hotel is nice, reception was warm and OK, fresh fruit near lift good after long trip. Room was nice, old styled, bed was harder but i like it. Coffe machine on room. Bathroom nice and big. Toilet missing bidet (not usualy for 5*). Room have nice quite AC, good floor and furniture. Minus was permanent light on in clothes case, and on toilet, I dont find switch. Breakfast is for 35 euro extra, wide choice. Hotel is generaly nice and good, but reality says 4 star as well.
Staff very helpfull.

Very pleasant hotel with high quality services
We spent 3 wonderful days at the Stanhope, The room was very spacious, quiet,and very well decorated, the staff iwas really nice and efficient.

A plus in our stay and organised by Stanhope, there was a free tour of the european area with a very interesting guide,I recommand !
This hotel is very well located : 20 mns from the station gare du midi with many buses and in a quiet area

Nice hotel but front rooms are to be avoided
I stayed 1 night for business. The room I got was a bit unusual as the bed was on a mezzanine. First when I entered the room I thought "where is the bed?" as I had the impression to be in a lobby, the room being quite narrow. The stairs to reach the bed are quite steep and the ceiling upstairs is quite low. The room itself is of course very nice but I did not feel completely at my ease due to this strange layout. Huge bed, small TV, coffee machine, seating area, small safe in the cupboard and quite a large bathroom. I could hear noise from the bathroom of another room and of course noise from the street (police cars mainly) but could sleep quite well until 5H30 AM when a truck reversed in front of the hotel (with this very annoying 'beep beep beep beep' noise) and started bringing things in with a rolling device. Impossible to sleep anymore and I suddenly remembered why I had left Brussels years ago to live in the countryside. So if you want a good sleep, avoid front rooms.
Staff is very nice and helpful in the hotel, I did not try the breakfast but heard from colleagues that it was very good. Excellent lunch and nice wines.
I was surprised to read in the cupboard in my room that its actual price was 500 euro ... luckily that's not what I paid.

Ideal hotel in ideal location in Brussels
We'll not need to look for other hotels in Brussels in future--this is it. We stayed five days, and each day appreciated it more. Room was spacious, tastefully appointed, great bed and nice large bath with separate WC. Windows open for fresh air or close tight to shut out noise. Included breakfast was really excellent (smoked Norwegian salmon!) and staff was efficient and considerate. Top-quality restaurant, but also about 20 very nice cafes within three or four blocks of the hotel. Five-ten minute walk east to European Parliament and nearby parks, same the other way to the palace and gardens, and 20-30 minute walk to the noisy, crowded Grand Place tourist district (you can escape it when you're done). For wider ranging, seven different bus lines run on nearby Luxembourg street and there's a subway station one block from the hotel. Best hotel we've found in Europe in a long time.

Old worldy charm
We spent one night in this beautiful hotel and loved it. Our suite had a cute lounge room, lovely soft canopy bed, gorgeous tub and shower in the bathroom, with lovely smelling body products and soft towels and linen.
The breakfast buffet had everything from crepes, waffles, cheeses, pastries, fresh bread, eggs, bacon, sausages etc and both drip and espresso coffee. The loby and restaurant is lovely (especially sitting out in the garden) and the location is at the edge of the business district, which when you walk towards the centre of town , you get to pass wonderful parks, the palace and lots of amazing landmarks that you might otherwise miss if staying in the centre of town. We had a peaceful sleep and definitely would recommend staying here .