I'm taking a trip to Brussels shortly. I will be there approx. two days and want to see as much as I can in those two days. Of course I want to go see the Mannekin Pis. I would love to hear other recommendations. I'm staying at the four points. There is train service from the airport to around where I'm going?

Brussels is one of my favourite cities. The hotel you've chosen is fairly new. But it's not exactly in the prime centre of Brussels. Your best bet would be taking the Aiport train (every 20 mins) to Brussels-Zuid station. From here you can take a taxi to the hotel. The nearest metro station is actually Louise station but the hotel is quite a walk from there.

The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels. It's a cobbled square surrounded by amazing gothic architecture with a few chocolate and lace stores. Lots of restaurants and bars dotted all around the centre of Brussels.

Check out this thread which contains some useful tips on the Airport train service and Brussels itself, in particular Post 15.

I love Brussels - 3 trips in 5 years! You've picked a great time of year as it's far nicer in the summer than in February when it was so cold that you needed to buy tights (hose) to wear under your jeans!!

You can buy a 3 day tram/bus/metro pass for just �9 which gets you around the city with ease

I would highly recommend the Lonely Planet Best of Brussels guidebook for a short trip.

Some places we've enjoyed are

Drinks at the Grand Place late in the evening when the light show begins - so atmospheric

A tour of the Cantillon brewery

Incredible biscuits & cookies from Dandoy

Chocolate from Planete Chocolate

A relaxed meal at L'Ultime Atome which is a 5-10 minute walk from your hotel - great food & a spectacular beer list

Lunch or dinner at my favourite Belgian restaurant int'spinnekopke.
They have a set lunch menu Mon-Fri for about �13 - amazing value

I can personally vouch for these three. Cantillon also allow you to buy more beer and sit there drinking it (don't worry, there's a WC close to hand too!).

I've been to Brussels 5 times on leisure trips, and I'm always looking for another excuse to go. There's a web guide and a downloadable PDF guide (with the same info - best to right click and "Save As") on my website which has all my tips and recommendations.

Enjoy!

I want to thank everyone who took the time to help me here. I appreciate each and every suggestion.

OK, but don't plan on spending more than a couple of minutes there; IMHO this "attraction" is one of the most overhyped tourist sites in Europe.

Does anyone know if one can still go up in the giant atom at the former world's fair?

Agree about the Mannekin Pis - it's tiny. But what about the Jannekin Pis (which IMO is a wee bit tasteless)?

As for the Atomium - YES, and it can be done with a combi ticket for Mini Europe, which is well worth a visit (even as an adult).

Yes, the Atomium has reopened, and Mini Europe is extremely interesting! Manequin Pis, I would say, is a waste of time. However, it is not too far from the Grand Platz. There are several wonderful chocalatiers near there, too!!!

The www.iAudioguide.com for Brussels is free and will explain the major sights (in 2 languages). You have to download it (mp3 files) before you leave, though. At the tourist office Grand Place you can rent one from d-tours (in 4 languages) (1 hour walk in the city)