Originally Posted by
CDTraveler
Any comments on the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History in Brussels? Website makes it look like a good place for a history fanatic.
Indeed, this is the first place I though about when you mentioned what your son likes.
http://www.klm-mra.be/klm-new/engels/main01.php?id=menu_links/startpagina
On a weekend night (this includes Sunday night) you shouldn't have a problem finding a 4 or 5* hotel at 3* prices. One of my favourites now is the new Aloft, close to the museum above, and on the route of airport bus. It is located in the European district, but a short metro ride from the old town.