Hilton Brussels Grand Place

This hotel used to be Le Meridien and recently switched to the Hotel. They’ve done some renovation which modernizes the rooms and added an Executive Lounge which Le Meridien didn’t have. The lounge is quite small on the first level, but after a few Leffe, it wasn’t so bad! The Internet has issue, slow and kept dropping off. I’m sure they will fix it. Overall, great location and the convenient of having Central station right outside which one uses to take a train to visit other beautiful cities in Belgium.

Anyone would choose this Hilton for the location, location, location! Right around the corner from the Grand Place, across the square from the main entrance to the Centraal station, and walking distance to the Museums and Saint Katherine’s cathedral etc.
The rooms are spacious, clean and European furnishings give it a clean streamlined appearance. Certainly different to the U.S. Hiltons. Of course the Hilton hallmark free and substantial breakfast is included as is the free wifi etc. my one beef is that there is no plug for the hairdryer in the bathroom, but there is one for the shaver. So I used the plug right outside the bathroom door, which was not ideal, but served the purpose because it faces the mirror.
However there is another FREE and FANTASTIC Bonus for all you regulars and Hilton Honors members, which must be one of the best kept secret surprises amongst Hilton loyalists, it is the Executive Lounge in the hotel!
Located right by the bar on the way to the Elevators, tucked coyly to the right, a modest doorway leads you to a smallish area that holds to its far left a slim rectangular table of BIG taste! Catering to different tastes at different times of day.
Let me begin by their offering of Canapes, a modest description of the lavish spread they put out at dinner time. Words will not do it justice, because despite the full bodied favors of the beers, wines and food, everything is remarkably ‘health wise’, and this is the real bonus! One feels full but not stuffed. There is something for even the pickiest eater!
The menu varies from day to day, with a traditional main like Famous Belgian mussels and frites, or rice and chicken, or a fish, etc. and there are always several sides of salads, a cous cous, or quinoa, or barley dish, all with vegetables and meats… coffee, detox water, juices, sodas and still and sparking waters in the fridge, all in glass bottles. Small touches with big oomph factor. Gently combining grace and comfort.
Oh and desserts! A few choices every single day.
The seating can get tight some evenings and I can see them having to expand this at some stage, or allow it to spill through to the other side, or put to the bar seating area.
If you’re done early and head back to the hotel in the afternoon, 2:00 pm onwards, you can find olives, cheeses, meats and nuts and dried fruits laid out for your nibbling pleasure. and 3:00 to 5:00 pm is high tea! Again. Substantial spread! Filling and added bonus of fruits!
My favorite dish? It was a dinner time fennel salad! Words cannot do justice, and I will not attempt to describe it in words. On most days we were too quick to eat and far too slow to take pictures.
Last but not the least, great service, attentive yet un noticed. Efficient and perfectly Jeeves-​esq Roberto and and the lovely, smiling, energetic Catarina, who will cater to your every culinary wish, complete this charming Complementary dining experience, which is easy on your wallet and a pleasing on your palate, with flavored of gourmet foods, very stylishly presented, tastefully paired and throughly enjoyed!
A convenient and comfortable stay, almost hard to say goodbye to!

My dad was in town for work and so he actually stayed here. He got a executive junior suite on the 6^th floor and so I scoped the place out and also got his feedback to write this review.
So location is fantastic — Close enough to walk to the Grand Place and also right opposite Central station. Walking into the lobby, those revolving doors are a pain however, and I watched a family with young kids and suitcases really struggle — so perhaps either having porter or the side doors kept open would make it easier? Secondly, check-​in desk could totally be better situated or frankly should be re-​located as the line for reception, esp at peak time meant you collided/​had to wade thru people checking in to get to the elevators.
But once in the lobby, there is tons of seating — mix of deep comfy traditional sofas and more modern looking slanted chairs which I didn’t want to sit as looked uncomfortable. My dad also had access to the executive lounge and he said the food was decent, but with 11 people in his team, the sitting area got super busy and there weren’t enough tables to go around. But he liked the selection of drinks and attentive servers.
He also liked the gift box of artisanal chocolates in his room that was provided the 1^st night, but a new set of water bottles weren’t provided to him every day, unlike at Hilton in the U.S., so he found this to be disappointing.
Otherwise the room was really spacious, nice clean carpets and comfy bed. He appreciated that the bathroom had both a shower and a bath. He did have to ring for an iron, but otherwise it was standard amenities (tea/​coffee maker maker in room, hairdryer, mini-​fridge, safe, etc). The concierge was really good at especially making restaurant reservations but some of recommendations were a bit iffy.
Overall, it was a great experience for my dad (and me when I went to visit him) and he would recommend staying here to other visiting Business Travelers.

Je né sais pas pour les chambres mais en tout cas le petit déjeuner vaut le coup!
Il faut dire que à première vue l’hôtel né m’envoyait pas du rêve, situé en face d’une gare… jamais de très bon augure
Et pourtant l’hôtel est très beau de l’extérieur comme de l’intérieur, le service est souriant et aux petits soins (parfois un peu trop présent)
Je n’y ai pas dormi mais j’y suis allé pour le petit déjeuner et franchement de tous les Hôtels que j’ai fait à Bruxelles ce petit déjeuner buffet était le meilleur ! Les produits sont frais et il y en a pour tous les goûts! Les plats né sont jamais proposés tièdes ou refroidissant, les confitures sont bonnes, le café est soigné, les pains sont excellent
Il manqué peut être juste des œufs à la coque et quelques viennoiseries pour les gourmands

Stayed here for a long weekend — we paid for an upgrade to executive room, so had free beer/​wine from 6 – 9, along with breakfast which was very good. Room was pretty large — we’ve had smaller in the States! Enjoyed having a kettle in the room — and a UK style plug socket. Staff were very efficient and friendly — and the location is probably as good as it gets — immediately opposite Central Station, which is where trains come into from the Airport. Most major sights are within walking distance and others are a short metro journey. Do watch out for the city tax, payable on departure, this can dent your budget, but if you’re staying here, then money isn’t the main thing.