JAM Hotel
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Hotel Details
Location
Brussels
Belgium, Europe
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Key Highlights
- ✓Rooftop Pool & Bar:** The seasonal heated outdoor pool and rooftop bar are major attractions, offering stunning city views and a relaxed, inviting space where both locals and guests mingle.
Expert Review: JAM Hotel
JAM Hotel in Brussels, a Michelin Key Selected property, offers a distinctive and vibrant stay, blending an industrial-chic aesthetic with a range of appealing amenities. Housed in a former art college from the 1970s, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers seeking a unique experience.
1. Overall Rating & Sentiment
JAM Hotel generally receives very good to excellent ratings, with an average of 8.0-8.2 out of 10 from various review platforms. Guests often praise its modern design, fun atmosphere, and good value for money. The overall sentiment is largely positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
2. Key Highlights
Guests consistently highlight several key features that make JAM Hotel stand out:
- Design & Atmosphere: The hotel's brutalist-inspired industrial-chic design, with raw concrete, utilitarian plywood, and colorful vintage pieces, is frequently lauded for its cool, stylish, and vibrant ambiance.
- Rooftop Pool & Bar: The seasonal heated outdoor pool and rooftop bar are major attractions, offering stunning city views and a relaxed, inviting space where both locals and guests mingle.
- Unique Amenities: Beyond the rooftop, the hotel boasts a Japanese-style bathhouse called Atsukan with private tubs, a spa offering various massages, and two lively cocktail bars.
- Location: The hotel's position in the Sint-Gillis / Saint-Gilles district is appreciated for being close to independent restaurants, vintage shops, art galleries, and major attractions like the Horta Museum and Avenue Louise, while also being well-connected by public transport.
3. Room Quality
Rooms at JAM Hotel are described as clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, featuring modern amenities and stylish decor. They offer a fun mix of practical built-ins and vintage touches. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and premium bedding. Room types vary, including standard doubles, triples, quadruples, and family rooms that can accommodate up to six people, some with bunk beds. Some reviews mentioned rooms were a bit small or had views of the car park.
4. Dining Experience
The hotel features an on-site Italian pizzeria restaurant named "Popular" or Kaiju. The food, particularly Italian dishes, has been described as good, with options like lobster rolls and smash burgers. Cocktails are also a highlight.
Breakfast is served buffet-style and is generally considered good with a decent variety, though some guests felt it could be improved. It is available for a fee, typically around EUR 19 for adults.
5. Service & Staff
The staff at JAM Hotel generally receive positive feedback for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professional service. Many guests noted the staff as being welcoming and responsive. However, there are mixed experiences regarding staff responsiveness in certain situations and occasional mentions of negative interactions with specific staff members during check-in or issue resolution.
6. Location & Accessibility
JAM Hotel is situated in the vibrant Sint-Gillis / Saint-Gilles district, which is known for its independent restaurants, vintage shops, and art galleries, providing an experience away from the typical tourist routes. It is conveniently located 300 meters from the Horta Museum and 700 meters from Avenue Louise. The hotel offers easy access to central Brussels by foot and is well-connected to public transport, including tram stations nearby and train access from Germoir Train Station. Brussels Airport (BRU) is approximately 12 km away, with accessible transport options via train to Brussels Central Station followed by a tram or bus.
7. Value & Pricing
JAM Hotel is highlighted as an affordable option that provides good value for the quality of accommodation and amenities offered. With an average room price of around $153, it stands out compared to the city's average of $184, without compromising on luxury. Private parking is available on-site for a fee, typically around €19 per day.
8. Common Complaints
While generally well-received, some recurring issues or criticisms mentioned by guests include:
- Noise: Some guests have noted noise from trams and occasionally from the hotel's lively rooftop bar.
- Spa/Sauna Costs: Although a spa and sauna are advertised, guests have sometimes been surprised to find that access is not free and can be quite expensive (e.g., €40 for an hour for the sauna).
- Pillow Comfort: A few guests found the square-shaped pillows uncomfortable.
- Parking: The parking situation has been described as less than ideal, with limited spaces and occasional inconvenience for guests needing staff to unlock the lot on a busy road.
- Water Temperature in Shower: One review mentioned issues with the shower water temperature instantly rising, posing a burn risk.
- Cleanliness Concerns: While rooms are generally clean, some occasional cleanliness concerns have been noted.
- Elevator Issues: There were reports of elevators being broken, which was inconvenient for guests with luggage or children.
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Points to Consider
- •While generally well-received, some recurring issues or criticisms mentioned by guests include:
- •Water Temperature in Shower:** One review mentioned issues with the shower water temperature instantly rising, posing a burn risk.
- •Cleanliness Concerns:** While rooms are generally clean, some occasional cleanliness concerns have been noted.
- •Elevator Issues:** There were reports of elevators being broken, which was inconvenient for guests with luggage or children.
