Marriott Brussels Grand Place [Master Thread]
Didn’t see a master thread for this other than the consolidated Marriott Bonvoy Brussels.
Had a quick two night stay here this past weekend.
Location was about 10 minute walk from the Brussels central station where we got off the train from the airport. The hotel is also on the metro line “Boarse - Grand Place”.
Checking in was fast and easy. My SNA cleared into a Premier Suite. Waited a good hour for a higher floor suite instead of a second floor suite since I read that road noises can be a problem. The suites faced the main intersection right above the McDonald’s.
Welcomed as a titanium member and asked about the amenity. Took the points. The executive lounge is on the ground floor. Told breakfast was in the main restaurant because the lounge only served light snacks for breakfast.
Suite was decent size facing a nice view of the surrounding and the grand place a couple blocks over (just the cathedral portion). Slightly dated but clean. Living area had a sofa bed and large flat screen, sitting area, and a large business desk. Also had a half bath.
The bedroom area had multiple windows lookin out also to the major intersection. No TV in room. Bathroom had separate shower and tub. Again, room dated but clean. The windows appear to be double lanes and we did not hear any street noise at night.
Fitness room in the basement. Small but sufficient. Slightly stuffy down there.
Executive lounge was on the ground floor key accessible. Not very large but was open 24/7 for snacks and drinks. Afternoon happy hour was from 1730-1930 and offered 3 hot food, cold salads, cheese and meats plate, and assortments of breads. Beer and wine was offered. Enough for a light dinner. From 1930-2130, it was just beer and wine with snacks and cheese plate. Breakfast is in the restaurant instead of the lounge (seems like summer busy season already since the hotel was packed this past weekend). Lounge overall is nice but packed and not so much access controlled.
Breakfast in the restaurant was good with a wide variety of dishes. Made to order omelette bar and DIY waffle bar. Service was excellent.
Note to those that are staying in the next few weeks or so. Massive construction outside due to roadwork. Roads blocked and dust can be a problem except when we left on Sunday.