Sofitel Brussels Europe
5 star hotelHotelPlace Jourdan 1, Brussels, 1040, BelgiumIn the heart of the vibrant Place Jourdan, just steps from the European Parliament, the Sofitel Brussels Europe blends French contemporary design with quintessentially Belgian tradition. Designed by renowned Parisian architect Philippe Capron, you’re bound to remember the circular skylight, as well as the impeccable service.
The BE Café Marché Jourdan offers fresh, seasonal Belgian bistro fare, with ingredients sourced from Place Jourdan’s organic Sunday market. There’s also a fitness centre, hammam and roof terrace, with views over the square below. What more do you need?
Eco-friendly: This hotel participates in Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.
Arriving in Brussels
3.3 km from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.3 km from House of European History
Excellent
Good to know
- Professional service
- Great reception
Excellent business hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service.
Hotel facilities
- 24hr reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Beauty salon
- Business services
- Car parking
- Child and Baby services
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
- Pets allowed
Rooms
The luxurious rooms here feature Sofitel’s bespoke beds, a flat-screen TV, espresso machine, free wi-fi and a laptop-sized safe.
Location
The Sofitel Brussels Europe is just a five-minute walk from the European Parliament, Justus Lipsius and Berlaymont buildings. The Grand Place, the heart of historic Brussels, is about a 15-minutes walk away, with easy connections by bus, tram and Metro from the surrounding stops and stations.
Our hints & tips
Located a 5-minute walk from the European Parliament you are well located to explore the museums of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, or a 15-minute walk from the iconic Grand Place.
This purpose-built hotel offers stylish accommodation and a beautiful hidden roof terrace complete with a range of relaxing seating areas to enjoy the views from.
For an authentic, local experience, check out the local Jourdan Sunday market famous for its seasonal produce. And take a meal in the BE Café to experience a taste of the local cuisine and produce.
Arriving in Brussels
3.3 km from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.3 km from House of European History
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Professional service
- Great reception
Rated by
Couple –
37%
Business –
36%
Family –
19%
Solo –
8%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent business hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service.
Excellent Business Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 91% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 71%.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 93% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 57% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 75%.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 97% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 87% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 91% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 86% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 90% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 91% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 64%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 57%.
- Neutral: 61% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: 67% thought the management was tolerable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 83% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 92% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 85% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 79% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 82%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 100%.
- Positive: 94% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 53% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 60%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: 77% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
Great room
- Positive: 82% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 93% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 81% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 93% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 73% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: For only 57%, the bathroom was ok.
- Negative: 79% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 52% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 73% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 55% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 81% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 86% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 94% liked the big bathroom.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: For 53%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 54% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 76%.
- Negative: 83% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 55% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 55% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 89% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 57%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 62%.
- Neutral: Only 60% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: 82% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 68% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 83% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 58% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 69% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 69% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 89% were disappointed with the minibar.
Regular internet service
- Negative: 65% said the wifi quality was bad.
Value for money could be better
