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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 219 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonny

Travelled with group
A good stay overall. Does exactly what it says really! Lifts were out of order which meant walking up and down from and to the fifth floor, but not a hassle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verry nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 6 May,2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for this great review.We are delighted to hear that we met your expectations; this positive feedback inspires us to continue upholding our high standards.We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 6 May,2024
Beste Fred, Hartelijke dank voor deze enthousiaste beoordeling.We lezen met plezier dat u een fijn verblijf had bij ons en tevreden was met de service.Graag tot een volgende keer!Met vriendelijke groeten,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Miae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 6 May,2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for this great review.It's heartening to know that you found our hotel to be in impeccable condition and our service to meet your expectations. The team here at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place, an IHG Hotel, takes great pride in ensuring our guests experience a comfortable and memorable stay, and we're delighted to have achieved that for you. Your compliments on the cleanliness of your room truly resonate with our commitment to our IHG Clean Promise, as our guests' satisfaction is our topmost priority. We're also pleased that our staff's friendliness contributed positively to your experience, reinforcing our dedication to hospitality excellence. Thank you for choosing us for your visit to Brussels, and we hope to maintain our status as your preferred accommodation in the heart of Europe.We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

8/10 Good

Latoya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice good size rooms, comfy bed. Breakfast was OK. Great location and right by a metro station. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 4 May,2024
Dear Latoya, Thank you very much for your kind review.It is heartening to learn that you appreciated the spaciousness of our rooms and the comfort of our beds; these are aspects we take great pride in. While our breakfast selection did not exceed your expectations, we are glad that it met them satisfactorily. We continuously strive to offer a variety of options and will take your input into consideration. We are thrilled to hear that our central location and proximity to the metro station enhanced your visit, making it convenient for you to explore Brussels. Our team is also pleased that you found the hotel's condition to be exemplary and the service provided by our staff commendable. Your willingness to recommend Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place, an IHG Hotel is the highest compliment we could hope for, and we are grateful for your endorsement.It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Best wishes,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 26 Apr,2024
Dear Suzanne, We would like to thank you for this review about your recent experience in our hotel.It is heartening to hear your appreciation for the service provided by our team and the condition of our hotel, along with the cleanliness and amenities of your room. We are committed to offering a comfortable and enjoyable experience to all our guests.We take note of your comment regarding the room size and understand that preferences vary. Our hotel offers a range of room types and sizes to accommodate different needs, and we regret if the room allocated did not meet your expectations on this occasion.Your kind words about the service and amenities serve as encouragement for us to continue striving for excellence in hospitality. We are pleased that these aspects contributed positively to your experience.The entire team really hope we can welcome you back on a future occasion.Kindest regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good. Parking was really useful. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 22 Apr,2024
Dear Mark,Thank you for such a great review.It's wonderful to know that our central location contributed positively to your stay, making it convenient for you to explore the vibrant city of Brussels.We're also glad to hear that our parking facilities met your needs and added value to your experience with us.Our team is thrilled to receive your compliments on their excellent service; we strive to make every guest's stay memorable with our hospitality.Your appreciation of the room cleanliness, hotel condition, and the overall service fills us with pride. It is our priority to maintain high standards for our guests' comfort.Although you rated room amenities slightly lower, we hope that our range of in-room features and the recent updates to our hotel ensured a comfortable and satisfying stay.We look forward to a return visit from you in the future.Best wishes,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the center of town plaza and access to the metro that goes directly to the train station. Lovely place and lovely people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 18 Mar,2024
Dear Melissa,Thank you for this great feedback about your recent stay.We're delighted to hear that our convenient location made your visit to the city center and transportation hubs effortless. It's also heartening to know that our team's dedication to hospitality contributed positively to your stay. We appreciate your high marks on room cleanliness, hotel condition, and service. Regarding the room amenities, we continually strive to offer our guests all the in-room conveniences for a comfortable stay, including modern features such as black-out shades, a variety of pillows from our pillow menu, and complimentary Express Continental breakfast to start the day right. If there was a specific amenity you felt was missing, we welcome any suggestions as we always aim to improve our guests' experiences.We look forward to welcoming you back on a future occasion. Best wishes,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are fantastic, friendly, and professional. Great location, near metro stops and 10 minutes from central Grand Place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 20 Feb,2024
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay.We're thrilled to hear that our staff's friendliness and professionalism contributed to a positive experience during your stay. It's also great to know that our central location, just a short walk from the Grand Place and close to metro stops, was convenient for your visit to the city. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, and we're glad to see that reflected in your 100% satisfaction rating.We hope to see you again soon.Kind regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a recent trip to Brussels and found the hotel to be really well located. Just a few minutes from shops, bars and restaurants. Lovely room and friendly and helpful staff. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 23 Jan,2024
Dear Andrew,Thank you for such a positive review.We're delighted to hear that our prime location added convenience to your stay and that you enjoyed the lovely room. Your kind words about our friendly and helpful staff are greatly appreciated and we're thrilled that you would choose to stay with us again.It's wonderful to know that the cleanliness of our rooms, the condition of our hotel, and the room amenities provided met your expectations and contributed to a positive experience.We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience.Kind regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break in Brussels
3 night stay. Room was clean and comfortable, if perhaps on the small side. Shower was excellent - large with plenty of hot water and good gel and shampoo. Hotel is secure as front desk always staffed and key card needed when going up in the lift. Plenty of restaurants in the area as no food on offer in the evening. Breakfast is marginally above average with food available. A good base for a short stay as easy to get around from there and a choice of metro stations nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 22 Jan,2024
Dear Paul,Thank you for sharing your review.We're delighted to hear that you found the room to be clean and comfortable, and that our shower facilities met your expectations with ample hot water and quality gels and shampoos. It's also reassuring to know that our security measures, such as the key card elevator access, provided you with a sense of safety during your stay. Your mention of the breakfast as 'marginally above average' is much appreciated; we're glad you could enjoy the variety offered in our Express Continental breakfast. However, we do note your comments regarding the room size and want to inform you that we offer different room types and sizes that may better suit your preferences for future visits. While we do not have an evening dining option, our central location in the heart of the city ensures that a variety of restaurants are just a short walk away.We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again in the future.Best wishes,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

8/10 Good

Vatsala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great choice for a budget.
Great location close to transit and the grand palace. There was construction going on right opposite the hotel so due to that rhe road was in bad condition and tons of noise. Good breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 18 Jan,2024
Dear Vatsala,Thank you for your review.We're delighted to hear that our location served you well for your travels around the city and that our commitment to cleanliness and service met your expectations.We take note of your comment regarding the construction noise. While this is indeed a temporary situation as the city enhances its infrastructure, we understand it can be disruptive. Our hotel offers double-glazing and earplugs to mitigate any inconvenience, and we always recommend requesting a room on a higher floor or the backside for a quieter stay.It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the included breakfast, and we're proud to provide a variety of options to start the day right.We look forward to seeing you again on a future occasion. Best regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am female and traveling alone. I felt completely safe and would definitely stay here again. Everything was very clean, breakfast was very good, and the staff were friendly and helpful. You can walk everywhere. I do not have a bad thing to say about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 2 Jan,2024
Dear Jill, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us.We are delighted to hear that you felt completely safe during your stay and that our team's friendliness contributed to a positive experience. Our commitment to cleanliness is paramount, and it's wonderful to know it met your expectations. Moreover, we take pride in our central location which allows guests to easily explore the city on foot. Although you mentioned enjoying the breakfast, we acknowledge that some guests may have different expectations, and we continually strive to improve our offerings based on all feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back.Kind regards,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 29 Dec,2023
Dear Monika,Please accept our thanks for your kind review regarding your stay.We are glad you had an enjoyable stay, our team members take great pleasure in going that extra mile for our guests to make sure they have a memorable experience with us.It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Best wishes,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 24 Dec,2023
Chère Julia,Merci d'avoir pris le temps de partager vos impressions.Nous sommes enchantés que vous ayez passé un très bon séjour dans notre établissement.Au plaisir de vous revoir prochainement,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager on 22 Dec,2023
Cher Antonio,Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour passé chez nous ait été à la hauteur de vos attentes et que la propreté impeccable des lieux, le confort de votre chambre ainsi que le professionnalisme de notre équipe aient contribué à sa réussite.Au plaisir de vous revoir parmi nous,Mi-Jose Mpongo, General Manager

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel, close to the main attractions, he most comfy bed and the staff were great...loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk were just lovely and so helpful. Very relaxed hotel with a comfortable entry room and bar. I would return in the future .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

ALAN

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Zhi jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGJUN, Nonsan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk Staff are friendly. No water in a room. Good Breakfast. Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Cold cuts for breakfast not great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Noor Azmel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well situated, friendly staff, clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlo, Whitchurch Hill

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast a bit basic but the hotel is nice efficient and clean. I will probably go back to this hotel in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean, room very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can walk to some of the main attractions in Brussels,close parking available,hotel has few parking lots.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cosmas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was located in a relatively good area, accessible to shopping and walking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great included breakfast. The room was very clean and spacious and was daily clean. The parking was confortable with a very reasonable fee. Although is not by Grand Place but walkable to it and to all major touristic sites. Would recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Madusanka on 15 Sept,2023
Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking time to share your feedback. We are so pleased to hear that your stay at our hotel met your expectations. We look forward to seeing you soon again. Best regards, Front office team

8/10 Good

Shanthi, Fullerton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good Room service was fair
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel didn’t have scramble eggs for breakfast. Also the options for breakfast are quite poor. Still Water dispenser should He available 24/7 Wifi was very poor. They didn’t want to register my stay under IHG loyalt program, as I did my registration through Expedia.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo - General Manager on 6 Sept,2023
Thank you for your candid review. We apologize that your recent stay did not meet expectations. We appreciate your comments and will share these with our team so that we can continue to improve our services. As IHG member, it is always better for you to reserve through IHG to be recognize and benefits your loyalty advantages. We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, so that we can provide a better experience.Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, walking distance from everything. Rooms are clean and quiet. Safe as hotel main doors are closed and requires your room keys to open. One tiny note, please change the soap dishes you are using or the way you are washing the dishes as the odor is rot in some clean dishes. Other than that, we recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mojtaba

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was reasonably clean and very close to city centre. The staff needs to be trained and improve the communication skills. They were not aware of WHS policies and first aid kit. The breakfast was poor indeed and when we sought the reason they said because it is free!! There is nothing in the world free. They have a very special orange juice which tastes anything but orange. When asked the reason, the reception advised it is what it is and the container is a 10 litre one so it was very difficult to fill it - we were advised they had to mix it with other remaining left over
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo - General Manager on 4 Sept,2023
Thank you for your candid review. We apologize that your recent stay did not meet expectations. We appreciate your comments and will share these with our team so that we can continue to improve our services. As you mentioned, our breakfast isn't free but complimentary. And we absolutely don't mix any juices.We do hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future, so that we can provide a better experience.Sincerely,

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location. good price.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Mi-Jose Mpongo - General Manager on 4 Sept,2023
Thank you so much for your review of our hotel. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It's something our staff takes great pride in, so we value your feedback. Don't hesitate to communicate us the missing points you needed to give your stay a perfect score!We hope you will visit us again. Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

Moe, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not on or adjacent to the Grand Place as it's name suggests however it's location offers many advantages. The centre and tourist attractions are very close and easily walked whilst being away from the noise and bustle of the crowd. Moreover its proximity to St Kathryn church means it is close to many good and better value dining options. The hotel is compact, cool, quiet and comfortable. All of the staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Igor on 31 Aug,2023
Hi ,thank you for this message, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prosper

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, not big rooms, but a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Aziz on 16 Aug,2023
Dear Orbitz, Thank you very much for this kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our services. The comfort and satisfaction of our guests are very important to us. As our mission, we work hard to ensure that we deliver the best service and always meet your expectations. We look forward to seeing you soon again. Best regards, Front office team, Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand place.

10/10 Excellent

Bipasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice. Small Basic room. Just a electric kettle. Only instant coffee (and tea) in the room. No safety deposit box in room but is available at the reception. Location is excellent. Very walkable . Grand place is a 8 mins walk and is a beautiful and busy area of the city. Lots of cafes , restaurants & shopping around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Igor on 16 Aug,2023
Hi,thank you for that commentary.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. All the way around
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Aziz on 16 Aug,2023
Dear Melissa Thank you for very much for your kind review. We are delighted to know that you had a pleasant experience during your stay with us. Your positive feedback encourages us to maintain the high standards of services. We look forward to welcoming you back to Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand place. Best regards, Front Desk receptionist Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand place.

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
High level of accommodation, modern & clean. Breakfast was of a really high standard, quality food & nicely presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Igor on 16 Aug,2023
Hello,Thank you we are very proud of your commentary .

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A short walk to the pedestrian shopping / eating area. Turned out (as we discovered on the way home) to be very easy to access the MIDI train station by subway. Rooms are smallish but clean and well-equipped. Lots of eating options close by. Complimentary breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Igor on 16 Aug,2023
Hello,thank you for that commentary , we hope that you will comeback .

10/10 Excellent

Jaehwan, Blacksburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The contintal breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Igor on 16 Aug,2023
Hello,we try are best for you.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel near main tourist areas.
Hotel was a nice surprise. The room was a little bigger than the standard European hotel room and was well appointed. The location was about a 10 minute walk from the main square and shopping district but the hotel itself was on a quiet street so not much noise. The staff were friendly and helpful. IF I ever get back to Brussels I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Aziz on 16 Aug,2023
Dear Mark, Thank you for very much for your kind review. We are delighted to know that you had a pleasant experience during your stay with us. Your positive feedback encourages us to maintain the high standards of services. We look forward to welcoming you back to Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand place. Best regards, Madusanka, Front Desk receptionist Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand place.