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9Hotel Central - Close to all the sights in witty and eccentric Brussels - Brussels, Belgium

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In terms of location, location, location, this hotel is central, central, central! You’ll be walking distance from all the main sights.
The homely ambience, the hotel’s staff are friendly and helpful, and long tables at breakfast encourage conviviality without being intrusive.
The rustic yet hip design that resonates a witty quirkiness throughout the place.
The resplendent buffet breakfast will fill you up for the day ahead.

9Hotel Central

Close to all the sights in witty and eccentric Brussels

Exceptional

10 /10

> Customer reviews

By Melanie Webb, VeryChic correspondent

The international Brussels is a witty mélange of 19th century mansions contrasted with the glass village of the EU and Art-Nouveau buildings. In the centre is surely one of the world’s most beautiful squares, the Grand Place, with a classically detailed medieval façade. In this cultured, chocolate box mix, it might feel like one of René Magritte’s surrealist paintings. Luckily, VeryChic have found the perfect place to relax with a Belgian beer and lay your head amongst it all; the 9Hotel Central.

My iPad and I were duly sent on a mission to the international airs of Brussels for a weekend conference in the centre of town. It was almost as if I hadn’t left the country as I boarded the Eurostar and appeared in Brussels a couple of hours later. I quickly passed the time by gazing at fields zoom past my window and reading my recently bought e-book on must-see sights in Belgium. In between meetings I was planning to pack in as much as possible of the famous sights and of course, cheeky visits to chocolate shops and café stops.

I chose the 9Hotel Central quickly, based mostly on its centricity to the conference and sights, I could almost roll out of the train and into the hotel which is only 200m meters away from Brussels central station. The famous Grand Place is also only five minutes away, as is the relaxing Warandepark and the conference’s meeting place. I could walk to the Belgian Comics Strip centre, the Musical Instruments Museum, Royal Theatre Toone and much more, but unfortunately, in the short time that I had, I had to keep my list shorter than I wanted it to be.

Once I arrived at the 9Hotel Central I realised there was so much more to my weekend home than its central location. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the interior was modern and stylish with bare brick walls and the use of fresh neutral colours. I wandered into my spacious superior room, 15m² and a large bed, just for me! The thick mattress that lay on it predicted the delicious good night sleep I was going to have, what a luxury! The bay window at one end of the room let natural light fill the already light and airy room, enhancing the white walls and sheets, and bringing out the deep brown of the rustic wooden furniture. The bathroom was cosy yet pristine and even came with my own slippers. Although the design was different and quirky, I still felt completely at home and comfortable.

After my first night at the 9Hotel central I already felt revitalised with energy, I woke up early the next morning for a morning jog before breakfast. With the conference centre only a five minute walk away I had no worries about arriving on time. My morning jog took me through the leafy green Warandepark and past museums, and in particular the Palace of Fine Art which I put on my mental list of things to do, which was already getting too long for me to remember! When I came back I was ravenous and stepped straight into the breakfast dining room. An array of breakfast goodies was awaiting me, eggs, breads with various jams, sweet pastries, fruits, and the all important fruit juices and coffee! I definitely feasted that morning, hungrily helping myself to seconds and thirds. I began talking with the lady next to me, who was also on a business trip and was thankful for the long tables that left no-one lonely, yet as the tables were large and spacious, it wasn’t at all intrusive.

I spent most of my first day in meetings, so what a great feeling it was at 5pm to emerge out onto the intriguing streets of Brussels! After a bit of exploring, I headed for a dinner stop at a restaurant that the hotel had recommended to me, Le Marmiton, a brasserie serving Belgian food, situated on the famous Rue des Bouchers. On the way back to the hotel I stopped by at its laid-back lounge furnished with soft sofas, and rustic stools and tables. In this relaxed and modern atmosphere I enjoyed a refreshing Belgian beer from the lounge bar and finished off my evening the Belgian way.

Tomorrow would be an exciting day, with only half the day taken up by the conference I had the afternoon to myself, what would it be, a chocolate or museum stop? Sitting in a café (think more like English pub), or a walking in the park? One thing was for sure, after this weekend, I’d be back to tick off everything that is noted down on my list of things to do in Brussels!

Superior Room

Stay in a Superior Room for up to 2 adults with the possibility to accommodate a baby

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Surface area: 16 square metres
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Bed Types: 1 Queen Size bed
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Bathroom with: bath or shower, toilet, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, outlet for electric razors, magnifying mirror and complimentary toiletries
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Bedroom equipped with: safe, desk, individual air-conditioning, flat screen TV, international channels, telephone, courtesy platter (water, tea, coffee, sweets), Wi-Fi

Club Room

Stay in a Club Room for up to 2 adults with the possibility to accommodate a baby

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Surface area: 20 square metres
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Bed Types: 1 Queen Size bed
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Bathroom with: bath or shower, toilet, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, outlet for electric razors, magnifying mirror and complimentary toiletries
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Bedroom equipped with: safe, desk, individual air-conditioning, flat screen TV, international channels, wireless Bluetooth speakers, telephone, courtesy platter (water, tea, coffee, sweets), mini fridge, minibar, Wi-Fi

24-hour reception
47 Rooms – Non-Smoking Rooms
Wi-Fi available in the rooms and common areas
Additional child & adult breakfasts available for a surcharge of 15€ (around £11) per person per day
The establishment provides disabled and limited access mobility access - Club Room only
Pets are not permitted in the establishment (except for guide dogs)

A literary and artistic rendez-vous, La Fleur en Papier Doré is a typical Belgian café (again think English pub more than café) with a twist. Over the years, this establishment has transformed itself into an Aladdin’s cave, with little treasures, gifts from customers, photos and writings that occupy the space on the walls and on mantelpieces. Big names in Belgian surrealism such has Hergé, Jean Brusselmans, Magritte, Guido Gazelle and more, have all paid a visit and left their mark. Rue des Alexiens 55, 1000 Bruxelles
A fantastic place for French cuisine is L’idiot du Village, the dishes are far from being as silly as its name, however! The place friendly and amusing atmosphere. Rue Notre-Seigneur 19, 1000 Bruxelles
I’m sure you know that Belgium is also known for its great beer; head along to Beer Mania for a try of the 400 different types (steady on, not all at once)... Chaussée de Wavre 174, 1050 Bruxelles
Chocolate sculptures and tasty creations, take a look at Patrick Roger’s chocolate shop. Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Bruxelles

9Hotel Central

10 rue des Colonies

1000

Brussels

Belgium

The 9Hotel Central in Brussels is located between the Place Royale and the Grande Place. This hyper-central location is also under 5 minutes away by foot from the Cathedral and just 10 minutes from the Manneken-Pis.

BY PLANE

Brussels is served by two airports, Brussels National Airport located in the neighbouring municipality of Zaventem, and Brussels-South Charleroi Airport located between Brussels and Charleroi in Gosselies.

From the UK: Into Brussels National Airport, BMI Regional offers flights from East Midlands and Newcastle upon Tyne. British Airways flies from London-Heathrow. Brussels Airlines flies from Edinburgh, London-Heathrow, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester airports. EasyJet flies from London-Gatwick. Ryanair flies from Edinburgh and Manchester into Brussels South Charleroi.

From Ireland: Into Brussels National Airport, Aer Lingus flies from Dublin and offers a seasonal service from Cork. Ryanair flies from Dublin. Ryanair flies from Dublin into Brussels South Charleroi.

From the Netherlands: KLM flies from Amsterdam into Brussels National Airport.

From Germany: Brussels Airlines flies from Berlin-Tegel, Hamburg, Hanover. EasyJet flies from Berlin-Schönefeld. Germanwings flies into Brussels South Charleroi from Stuttgart. Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt and Munich.

From Denmark, Finland, Norway & Sweden: Into Brussels National Airport, Brussels Airlines flies from Copenhagen, Gothenburg-Landvetter, Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm-Bromma. SAS flies from Copenhagen, Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm-Arlanda.

From France: Into Brussels National Airport, Hop! flies from Lyon, Bordeaux and Nantes. Brussels Airlines flies from Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Toulouse and Strasbourg. EasyJet flies from Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice and Toulouse. Into Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Ryanair flies from Bordeaux, Marseille, Montpellier, Nîmes, Perpignan, and offers seasonal flights from Bergerac, Biarritz, Clermont-Ferrand, La Rochelle. Jetair fly flies from Nice into Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL

Getting from Brussels National Airport to the hotel:
- By taxi: Taxis are available in front of the arrivals hall and the fare to the city centre is around € 45. (Avoid unlicensed taxis! Licensed taxis are recognized by the blue and yellow emblem.)

- By bus: The Airport Line bus service run two buses to the city centre, Line 12 and 21. Both lines terminate at Luxembourg Square, which is a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Or take the metro 1 or 5 at the Maelbeek, just a 10 minute walk from Luxembourg Square.

- By Car: The airport is around 13 km (25 minutes) from the hotel. In the arrivals hall you will find the desks of major car rental companies. There is an Outer Ring Road surrounding the top half of Brussels called R0 (or E40). The airport is located at the northeast side. Take the R0 towards Luik/Liège and exit for Brussels. Take the tunnel, following directions towards Centre/Centrum. Once out of the tunnel you will arrive at Schuman roundabout, make a right onto the Rue de la Loi. Take Rue de la Loi and continue onto Rue des Colonies. Follow this road until you see the hotel on your right.

Getting from Brussels-South Charleroi Airport to the hotel:
- By taxi: Taxis to Brussels city centre cost around € 80 and can be cost efficient if shared between four passengers. Taxis wait outside the terminal and there are three companies that have signed a quality charter with the airport; these taxis usually offer a fixed price.

- By bus: Shuttle buses run once an hour every day to Brussels. The journey time is about 45 minutes to Brussels-Midi station and is one of the cheapest, most convenient ways of reaching the city. Tickets cost around € 13 single and € 22 return. From there you can take a taxi or the metro 1 or 5 to Gare Centrale.

- By car: Charleroi Airport is about 55 kilometres (34 miles) from Brussels. Driving to Brussels is quite straight forward since the airport is directly south of Brussels city centre.
Leaving from the north of Charleroi airport, take the E420 which merges onto A54 and drive north for 20 km, exit onto the A7 and drive 12 km. Take the exit for the R0, Ring-Est (ring road) Continue towards Luik/Liège and exit for Brussels. Take the tunnel, following directions towards Centre/Centrum. Once out of the tunnel you will arrive at Schuman roundabout, make a right onto the Rue de la Loi. Take Rue de la Loi and continue onto Rue des Colonies. Follow this road until you see the hotel on your right.

BY TRAIN

Brussels is easily accessible by train. High-speed trains are operated by several companies: Eurostar from the UK, TGV Europe from France and Thalys from a variety of countries including the UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Some journey times are: Paris (1 hour 30 minutes), London, Amsterdam and Cologne (1 hour and 50 minutes).

Arriving by Eurostar, TGV, Thalys or local train, you need to go to the Brussels Midi Station. From there you can take a taxi (about 3.5 km / 10 minutes) or the metro, line 1 or 5 to the Gare Centrale stop. Exit the station and the hotel will be directly across the street.

BY METRO

The closest metro stop to the hotel is Gare Centrale/Centraal Station accessible by the lines 1 (purple) and 5 (yellow).

Exit the station and the hotel will be directly accross the hotel will be just acress the street.

Exceptional

10 /10

Location

8/10

Common areas

8/10

Rooms

10/10

Service

8/10

Restaurant

8/10

Special Condition: 2 night minimum stay on the 18th & 23rd of April, on the 12th of May and on the 12th of June
Local tourist tax not included: 4.50€ per room per day
Baby cot (ages 0-2) available free on request and with confirmation by the hotel
No additional child or adult beds available
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