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
2 mi from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.2 mi from House of European History
Excellent
Good to know
- Professional service
- Great reception
Excellent business hotel. Good for sightseeing and close to the city center. 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
2 mi from Brussels Midi/Zuid
While you are in Brussels
0.2 mi from House of European History
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Professional service
- Great reception
Rated by
Couple –
39%
Business –
37%
Family –
17%
Solo –
7%
Rated 4.6/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent business hotel. Good for sightseeing and close to the city center. Great rooms and fantastic service.
Excellent Business Hotel
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 97% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 88% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 90% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 72% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 82% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 85%.
- Positive: 94% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 93%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: 57% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 97% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 88% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 90% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 72% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 82% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 95% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 85%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 93%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: 57% complained about the room service.
- Negative: 60% didn't like the management.
Great location
- Positive: 85% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: Near to public transport, according to 100%.
- Positive: 94% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Neutral: Average proximity to the city centre, said 61%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Neutral: Hotel security was average, thought 60%.
- Neutral: 60% thought the valet service was acceptable.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 59%.
- Negative: For 90%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: 55% didn't like the management.
Great room
- Positive: 80% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 89% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 98% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 90% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: For only 58%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 62% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: 52% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 88%.
- Negative: 64% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 62% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 80% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 91% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 97% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 88% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: For only 58%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 63% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: 71% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 77% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 64% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 60% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 62% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: 88% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Regular internet service
- 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: 71% 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
