Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
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Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels · Brussels, Belgium
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Key Highlights
- ✓Service: The attentive, friendly, and professional staff are frequently cited as making the experience exceptional, often going above and beyond to prioritize guest comfort.
- ✓The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels provides an exceptional culinary experience with multiple outlets:
- ✓Palm Court: A stunning lobby lounge area under a recreated stained-glass skylight, perfect for afternoon tea or aperitifs.
Expert Review: Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels, a distinguished Michelin One-Key property, has been meticulously restored to its Belle Époque grandeur, blending historic charm with modern luxury. Reopened in December 2024 after an extensive renovation, it has quickly re-established itself as a premier destination in Brussels.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus among guests is overwhelmingly positive, with the hotel frequently described as "exceptional" and offering a "five-star experience." Many highlight the stunning beauty of the hotel and the outstanding service provided by the staff, making it an unforgettable stay. On booking platforms, it boasts an exceptional score of 9.5 out of 10 based on over 150 reviews.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently praise several key aspects of the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels:
- Service: The attentive, friendly, and professional staff are frequently cited as making the experience exceptional, often going above and beyond to prioritize guest comfort.
- Design & Atmosphere: The hotel's Belle Époque architecture, meticulously restored interiors with gilded ceilings, Art Deco lights, and a sublime stained-glass skylight, create a grand yet cozy and elegant atmosphere.
- Amenities: The 13,000-square-foot spa, featuring an indoor lap pool, heated vitality pool, sauna, steam room, and seven treatment rooms, is a significant draw, often described as the city's only hotel spa of its kind.
- Dining & Bars: The presence of Michelin-starred chefs and a "showstopping cocktail bar" are highly regarded.
- Location: Its central position, close to major attractions and public transport, is also a key highlight.
3. Room Quality
The hotel offers 126 rooms and suites, designed with a blend of heritage and modern aesthetics. Rooms, such as the Grand Deluxe Suite, are described as feeling like a private apartment with high ceilings, plush textures, and a calming palette of soft greys, rust golds, and royal blues. They feature bespoke artwork by Belgian artists and marble bathrooms, often equipped with Diptyque toiletries. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, comfort, and the integration of discreet, up-to-date technology. Interconnecting and hallway connection options cater well to families and groups. Superior Rooms start at 323 square feet.
4. Dining Experience
The Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels provides an exceptional culinary experience with multiple outlets:
- Palais Royal: A gastronomic restaurant led by two-Michelin-starred Belgian Chef David Martin, offering impressive tasting menus and exquisite dishes that blend classic Belgian cuisine with contemporary interpretations.
- Le Petit Bon Bon: A Belgian brasserie helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Christophe Hardiquest.
- Under The Stairs: A hidden cocktail bar led by mixology superstar Hannah Van Ongevalle, known for inventive drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
- Palm Court: A stunning lobby lounge area under a recreated stained-glass skylight, perfect for afternoon tea or aperitifs. Breakfast is available à la carte and is highly recommended, with some guests enjoying live harp music during their meal.
5. Service & Staff
The service and staff receive consistent accolades, being described as "top level," "exceptional," "attentive," and "very friendly." Guests report feeling welcomed from the moment they enter, with staff prioritizing guest comfort and exceeding expectations. The concierge service is also highlighted as excellent and professional. Some guests have noted that the staff even remember their names.
6. Location & Accessibility
The hotel boasts a prime and attractive location in the center of Brussels, on Rue Royale in Notre-Dame-aux-Neiges. It is conveniently situated near several key attractions:
- Belgian Comics Strip Center (8-minute walk)
- Grand Place (0.7 miles / 1.2 km)
- Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert (12-minute walk) It is also close to the Royal Palace and terraced botanical gardens. Public transportation is easily accessible, with Centraal Station metro a 5-minute walk away, and Botanique-Kruidtuin and Madou Stations also nearby. Brussels Airport is approximately 12 miles (19 km) away.
7. Value & Pricing
While the hotel offers a luxurious five-star experience, pricing reflects its high standard. A 1-night stay for two adults can start from approximately $492.97, with some Grand Deluxe rooms noted at around €700 per night. Guests generally feel that the exceptional service, stunning design, and comprehensive facilities justify the cost, especially for those seeking an exclusive and high-end experience. Virtuoso travelers may receive perks such as upgrades, daily breakfast, and resort credits, which can enhance the value.
8. Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some minor criticisms have been noted:
- Room Issues: One guest reported a non-flushing toilet and a poorly placed light control box that obstructed bedside table space.
- Bed Firmness: A few guests found the beds to be very hard.
- Service Speed: Some experienced long check-in times.
- Pricing of Incidentals: The cost of coffee and light dishes in the lobby was noted as high by one guest.
- Dry Cleaning: One guest mentioned that same-day dry cleaning service was not available.
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Points to Consider
- •While overwhelmingly positive, some minor criticisms have been noted:
- •Room Issues: One guest reported a non-flushing toilet and a poorly placed light control box that obstructed bedside table space.
Google Reviews
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Recent Guest Reviews
Hollis Plimpton
The Corinthia Grand Hotel offers an unparalleled guest experience. It feels as if the management team gives the entire staff a superbowl winning pump up speech each morning, which they all hurrah to. I can only explain it as if every single employee of wants you to feel like a foreign diplomat visiting their country for the first time. Each one of them is not only happy to assist you but proud to ...
Response from the owner
Dear Mister Plimpton,<br><br>Thank you for choosing Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels and for taking the time to share your review with us.<br><br>We are delighted to read your detailed feedback ...
Coffee lover
We visited their café. Such excellent service and a great atmosphere, along with the interior, are very rarely seen and experienced. The level of service is very high. However, there are a few things I would criticize about this café. Considering that a cappuccino costs €8 and a cake €16, there are artificial plastic flowers on the tables, and the cappuccino is far from perfect; for example, I exp...
Response from the owner
Dear Mister Zeljko Ilic,<br><br>Thank you for choosing Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels and for taking the time to share your feedback and photos with us.<br><br>We are delighted to hear that yo...
Gastronomie
I truly want to love Corinthia Brussels. It has the potential to be the shining gem of the Brussels luxury scene, but for now, it doesn’t quite live up to that promise. The renovation is undeniably beautiful, though a bit quirky at times, and there are some significant caveats. The hotel sits on the edge of Schaerbeek/Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, near the botanical gardens. While it’s not far from the ...
Response from the owner
Dear Guest,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels. <br><br>We truly value your observations and the detail you provided....
Eloise
Very cozy café inside with a pianist, beautiful service and stunning architecture. The price you pay for the hot chocolate is not for the drink itself, even though it was good quality. The chocolate was smooth, creamy and made with Callebaut chocolate. The matcha was also good but with too much milk. adapting the prices of the drinks to normal prices would be appreciated.
Response from the owner
Dear Mrs. Eloise,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels.<br><br>We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of our Palm C...
Mazen Almusairiey
Extremely untrustworthy hotel — €500 deposit still not refunded (Stay: 26–28 December) I stayed at this hotel from 26 to 28 December and paid a €500 deposit, which is an unreasonably large amount for only two nights. The hotel clearly promised that the refund would be processed within two days after checkout, yet until now the money has NOT been returned. I was instructed to contact them by email ...
Response from the owner
Dear Mister Almusairiey,<br><br>Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels.<br><br>We sincerely apologise for the delay i...
Yogesh Bhura
Arne and Ilya were amazing in the ‘Under the stairs bar’…he gave the best customer service I received in a Hotel bar ever!!!! From the moment we walked into the Hotel bar we were greeted with such politeness and friendly service and we even got a complimentary cocktail!!!
Response from the owner
Dear Mister Bhura,<br><br>Thank you for sharing your feedback following your visit to Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels.<br><br>We are delighted to hear about your experience at the Under The Sta...
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