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 romantic hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service.
Hotel facilities
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant(s)
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
Business –
39%
Couple –
37%
Family –
16%
Solo –
8%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent romantic hotel. Good for sightseeing with access to public transportation. Great rooms and fantastic service.
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Excellent Business Hotel
Review Highlights
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 85% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 91% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 94%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 79%.
- Positive: 90% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Neutral: 67% said the concierge service was sufficient.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 60%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: 57% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 58% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 57% didn't like the management.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 98% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 85% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 91% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 76% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 71% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 94%.
- Positive: 92% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 79%.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 60%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: 54% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 57% didn't like the management.
Great location
- Positive: 98% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 75%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: 75% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 60%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 65%.
- Negative: Distant to city centre, said 58%.
- Negative: For 92%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: For 92%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Great room
- Positive: 78% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 91% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 83% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 53% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 56% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 80% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 90%.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 69% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 88% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 86% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 85% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 60%.
- Neutral: Only 53% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 90%.
- Negative: 60% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 81% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 69% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Complaints about WiFi
- Positive: 88% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 70% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Positive: 84% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Dining area was clean enough, according to only 67%.
- Negative: 74% said the wifi quality was bad.
- Negative: 69% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 53% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 57% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 68% 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: 67% said the wifi quality was bad.
Pool should be renewed
