About Hotel Des Colonies
Nestled in Brussels, Hotel Des Colonies is a three-star hotel near the Belgian Comic Strip Centre. This hotel is non-smoking throughout.
All 97 guestrooms feature blackout drapes and a private bathroom with free toiletries. For entertainment, guests will turn on the flat-screen television and view the cable channels, or they can order a pay-per-view movie. They can also connect with friends and loved ones over the free Wi-Fi.
Right on the property, there is an arcade/games room and a business centre with conference space. Guests can work out in the fitness facility for a daily fee, and the reception desk is staffed 24 hours a day. There is a laundry facility on site.
A buffet breakfast is available for an additional fee each morning, and drinks can be ordered at the bar.
Guests are only a two-minute walk away the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. La Grand Place is within a 15-minute walk of Hotel Des Colonies.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent location
The hotel is close to the metro station so you'll have no problem getting around the city. The city centre is also just a 15-minute walk away - you will love that Brussels is a beautiful city too. There are many places to shop and eat nearby, and you can also visit interesting locations like The Grand Palace.
positive:
Nice breakfast here
The breakfast is good and features some bread and jam, juice, cereal, ham, cheese and a few other choices. There are also several hot dishes you can try.
positive:
The Wi-Fi is reliable
The free Wi-Fi at this hotel is very good. The signal is strong even in the upper floors, meaning you can count on it to get some work done.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The property is a bit aged
Although the hotel prides itself on being a historic hotel, its age is starting to show in the wrong places. The décor looks dull, and the plumbing in some of the rooms could use some work. Some parts of the hotel smell musty too.
negative:
Rooms could use a few more amenities
The rooms are lacking in amenities such as coffee/tea making facilities, safes, minibars, and hair dryers. Basically, there is nothing of note in the room except for the bed and TV.
negative:
No air conditioning
There is no AC in the rooms. And while this may be okay when it's cold, it's a different story in the summer. There are no fans either; consequently, it can get quite uncomfortable at night.