The Dominican
4 star hotelHotelRue Leopold 9, Brussels, 1000, BelgiumSituated in the heart of Brussels’ vibrant city centre, The Dominican is a stylish 4‑star hotel that blends historic charm with contemporary design. Set in a former Dominican abbey just steps from the Grand Place and La Monnaie opera house, it offers guests an elegant base for exploring the capital’s cultural attractions, shopping districts and lively café scene.
Inside, the hotel’s 150 beautifully designed rooms and suites provide a sanctuary of comfort, combining thoughtful touches such as free high‑speed Wi‑Fi, climate control and coffee‑making facilities with rich, eclectic décor inspired by the building’s heritage. Many rooms overlook a peaceful inner courtyard, creating a calm retreat from the buzz of the city.
Dining and socialising are highlights at The Dominican, with the Grand Lounge serving refined seasonal cuisine, and a sophisticated lounge bar perfect for cocktails and relaxed evenings. Guests can also enjoy wellness amenities including a fitness centre, sauna and steam bath.
With its superb central location, elegant interiors and attentive service, The Dominican is ideal for city breaks, cultural escapes or business stays in Brussels.
Arriving in Brussels
2 km from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.3 km from Grand Place
Excellent
Good to know
- Friendly atmosphere
- Stylish hotel
Excellent boutique hotel. Great location.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Child and Baby services
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Express check out
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Safe
- Spa facilities
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Ice machine
Rooms
The rooms at The Dominican in Brussels are thoughtfully designed around the hotel’s historic setting, offering a blend of contemporary comfort and elegant style. They feature free high‑speed Wi‑Fi, climate control, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities, an in‑room safe, bathrobe and slippers, ironing facilities, and ensuite bathrooms with rain showers or bathtubs.
Room types range from cosy Deluxe and Courtyard rooms to larger Executive and Loft rooms, many of which overlook the peaceful inner courtyard, providing a calm retreat in the heart of the city.
Location
The Dominican is ideally located within a five-minute stroll from one of Europe's most beautiful squares, Grand Place. Many other popular tourist attractions are also nearby. Grote Market, the St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral, the Jeanneke Pis and La Monnaie (the National Opera of Belgium) are just a few steps from the property.
The hotel is also just a brief walk from the Belgian Centre for Comic Strip Art and the Mont des Ars. For quick and easy travel around the city, the hotel is just a five-minute stroll from the main station.
Our hints & tips
The welcoming Grand Lounge is located in the heart of the building facing the intimate inner courtyard offers a superb dining experience. The innovative menu and extensive drinks menu ensure something for all tastes. In warmer weather, enjoy al fresco dining in the central courtyard.
Arriving in Brussels
2 km from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.3 km from Grand Place
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Friendly atmosphere
- Stylish hotel
Rated by
Couple –
66%
Solo –
16%
Family –
15%
Business –
3%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent boutique hotel. Great location.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Boutique Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 99% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 77%.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 94% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 90% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 74% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 84% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 80%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 64%.
- Neutral: 50% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 53% complained about the restaurant service.
- Negative: 56% complained about the room service.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 72%.
- Positive: 83% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 80%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Only 54% found the restaurant service to be good.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 69%.
- Neutral: Bar service was average, according to 50%.
- Neutral: 50% thought the management was tolerable.
- Negative: 64% complained about the room service.
Great amenities
- Positive: 78% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 91% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 82% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 87% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 86%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: For 60%, terrace was good enough.
- Negative: 64% thought the facilities needed updating.
- Negative: 56% complained about the elevator.
- Negative: 62% didn't like the management.
Great room
- Positive: 77% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: 70% thought rooms were spacious.
- Neutral: Only 56% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 63% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 57% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 86% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 52% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 75%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 71% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 64% were disappointed with the minibar.
Good internet service
- Positive: 77% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 71% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 70% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 54% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 62% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 58% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 89% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 52% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: For 75%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 77% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 71% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 64% were disappointed with the minibar.
Breakfast is average
- Positive: 72% thought rooms were spacious.
- Neutral: Only 61% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 58% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: 69% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: 60% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 86% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: 52% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 93% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 90%.
- Negative: 68% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: For 62%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 71% were unhappy with the view.
- Negative: 71% were unhappy with the view.
Quite clean
- Positive: 72% thought rooms were spacious.
- Neutral: Only 56% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 61% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: Only 58% thought the furniture was functional.
- Neutral: 69% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: 60% thought the minibar was ok.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 92% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 90%.
- Negative: 52% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 68% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: For 71%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 64% were unhappy with the view.
Quite clean
- Neutral: Only 54% said rooms were clean enough.
- Neutral: 50% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 77% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
Quite clean
- Positive: 70% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Only 55% said rooms were clean enough.
- Negative: 65% said the bathroom was dirty.
Wellness & sports facilities could be improved
- Negative: 79% didn't like the fitness area.
