Long confined to the role of administrative capital, Brussels has, since 2024, asserted its status as a fully-fledged luxury destination. The opening of the **Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels** in autumn 2024, the city’s first true 5-star palace hotel in a long time, paved the way. This will be followed by the **Cardo Brussels Autograph Collection**, a second **Radisson Collection**, and the eagerly awaited revival of **The Métropole** in late 2026.
1. Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
The Brussels hotel event of the year. The Belgian capital’s first 5-star palace hotel in a long time, it opened in autumn 2024 in the fully renovated former Astoria (a Belle Époque edifice dating from 1909). It features 126 rooms and suites, the Palm Court restaurant under a listed glass roof, Le Petit Bon Bon restaurant, and a 1,500 m² Corinthia spa with a marble swimming pool. It is an absolute benchmark for rediscovered Brussels luxury.
- Address : Rue Royale 103, 1000 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 126 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · palace, 1,500 m² Corinthia spa
- Official website : corinthia.com/brussels
2. Cardo Brussels Autograph Collection
Opened in summer 2024 in the European Quarter, this is the largest hotel in Belgium, featuring 532 rooms and suites. It boasts the Cardo Italian rooftop restaurant with panoramic views over Brussels, an indoor swimming pool, 24/7 fitness facilities, and 15 modular event rooms. This is an upscale business and lifestyle offering, a signature Marriott Autograph Collection property.
- Address : Rue Saint-Lazare 5, 1210 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 532 rooms (the largest in Belgium)
- Distinction : 4 stars · Marriott Autograph Collection
- Official website : marriott.com/cardo-brussels
3. Hotel Amigo (Rocco Forte)
Just a stone’s throw from the Grand-Place, this is Brussels’ Rocco Forte palace hotel. It offers 154 rooms and suites with contemporary Belgian décor by Olga Polizzi, the Bocconi restaurant (Italian cuisine), BAR Amigo, and a fitness centre. It is a historic address for Brussels’ diplomacy and aristocracy · one of the capital’s most established palace hotels.
- Address : Rue de l’Amigo 1-3, 1000 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 154 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · palace hotel near Grand-Place
- Official website : roccofortehotels.com
4. Steigenberger Wiltcher’s
On Avenue Louise, in Brussels’ most prestigious shopping district. It offers 267 Art Deco rooms and suites, the Loui Bar & Lounge restaurant, a spa with a swimming pool, and a listed ballroom. This is a Brussels institution, run by Steigenberger, and highly regarded for events and extended stays.
- Address : Avenue Louise 71, 1050 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 267 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · Art Deco, Avenue Louise
- Official website : steigenberger.com
5. The Hotel Brussels
On Boulevard de Waterloo, next to the grand fashion houses. It features 421 contemporary rooms and suites, The Restaurant, the SkyView bar on the 27th floor offering the most beautiful panoramic view of Brussels, and a spa with an indoor swimming pool. This is Brussels’ most contemporary palace hotel, ideal for international travellers.
- Address : Boulevard de Waterloo 38, 1000 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 421 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · SkyView bar on the 27th floor
- Official website : thehotel-brussels.com
6. Juliana Hotel Brussels
Located on one of Brussels’ most beautiful neoclassical squares. It offers 41 intimately charming rooms and suites designed by Juliana, a gourmet restaurant, and cosy lounges. This 5-star boutique hotel is perfect for those seeking a more discreet experience than the large international establishments.
- Address : Rue du Marché aux Herbes 33, 1000 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 41 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · boutique hotel
- Official website : julianahotels.com
7. Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
On the southern outskirts of Brussels, on the edge of the Sonian Forest. It offers 264 rooms and suites set within a 14-hectare estate, a 9-hole golf course, and a 1,700 m² Cinq Mondes spa with an Olympic-sized swimming pool. This lifestyle resort amidst greenery is just 20 minutes from the city centre · the rural, premium antithesis to urban offerings.
- Address : Chaussée de Bruxelles 135, 1310 La Hulpe
- Capacity : 264 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 4 stars · 14-hectare estate + Cinq Mondes spa
- Official website : dolcelahulpe.com
8. Radisson Collection Grand Place
The Radisson Collection brand has two prestigious addresses in Brussels, including the Grand-Place location, inaugurated in September 2025. It features 150 rooms, including 80 family rooms, 30 suites, and 12 junior suites, as well as a restaurant, spa, and numerous meeting rooms. This represents a notable upscale move for a group historically more generalist.
- Address : Rue du Fossé aux Loups 47, 1000 Bruxelles
- Capacity : 150 rooms & suites
- Distinction : 5 stars · Radisson Collection
- Official website : radissonhotels.com
To Watch in 2027: The Revival of The Métropole
On Place De Brouckère, the legendary **The Métropole** (1895), a monument of Brussels’ hotel industry for 120 years, is set to reopen in late 2026 or early 2027 after a complete renovation. An emblematic venue for the Solvay Congress (where Einstein and Marie Curie stayed), its return is the most anticipated event of the decade for the Belgian capital.
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Practical Information for this Destination
- Destination : Brussels, Belgium
- Airport : Brussels Airport (BRU) · 15 min from the city centre via Airport Express
- Trains : Eurostar from Paris (1h25), London (2h), Amsterdam (1h50)
- Wave of Openings 2024-2026 : Corinthia Astoria (2024), Cardo (2024), Radisson Collection (2025), The Métropole (2026/27)
- Tourist Office : official website
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