Thon Hotel EU ★★★★

The Thon Hotel EU, with its tall, glassy façade, is supremely modern and environmentally conscious. It has been built to strict energy conservation standards and has won its place amongst the Green Hotels of the world. This is certainly in keeping with this vanguard, liberal minded city, which happens to be the capital of the EU and whose Parliament Building is close by. Inside, the décor combines elegance and urban style with a playful theme and brightly coloured details. It feels rather like stepping into a contemporary sweet shop set in a lofty art gallery. The rooms are dressed in the same tone with their colourful furniture and luminosity; raspberry red velvet chairs, green apple headboards and smooth, rounded lines characterise the chic rooms.

Brussels is one of the gastronomic capitals of the world, and certainly its cuisine and mouth-watering confectionery are not to be sniffed at, but rather gratefully devoured! The hotel's Twelve Restaurant – named for the twelve stars on the EU flag – reflects the country’s culinary heritage. This restaurant uses only fresh, seasonal, local produce to create excellent, refined yet unpretentious meal that can be enjoyed inside or on the large terrace.

To make the most of the local area, a walk in Jubelpark is ideal to soak up some of the rich cultural surroundings and stunning architecture. This magnificent park was built to celebrate the first fifty years of independence in Belgium and boasts an impressive Arc de Triomphe, a car museum, a couple of museums, as well as a huge mosque. Close to the European quarter, the Thon hotel in an ideal hotel, in an impeccable location for a weekend away!