Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG does not allow dogs. Please choose a different pet friendly hotel in Brussels for your trip.
Room Types
Please Select a Room
- Standard Room (Free Breakfast)Standard Room (Free Breakfast)
- 1 twin bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Twin Bed
151 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Fenced private yard, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Television
- Fence around yard
- Desk chair
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- One-Bedroom Suite with Sofa BedOne-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
- 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 3 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
The suite offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, tumble dryer, a sofa and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.Room Amenities
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Iron
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Flat-screen TV
- Sofa
- Soundproofing
- View
- Wake-up service
- Electric kettle
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Towels
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Sofa bed
- Walk-in shower
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by elevator
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Room, 1 Bedroom (Free Breakfast)Room, 1 Bedroom (Free Breakfast)
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 3 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
183 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Champagne service
- Desk chair
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Art supplies
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Standard Room with Free BreakfastStandard Room with Free Breakfast
- 2 twin beds
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
The double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as tumble dryer.Room Amenities
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Iron
- Seating Area
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
- View
- Wake-up service
- Electric kettle
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Towels
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Walk-in shower
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by elevator
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Standard Room with Free BreakfastStandard Room with Free Breakfast
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
The double room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as tumble dryer.Room Amenities
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Iron
- Seating Area
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Flat-screen TV
- Soundproofing
- View
- Wake-up service
- Electric kettle
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Towels
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Walk-in shower
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by elevator
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
151 sq feet, located on the top floor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Desk chair
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Location - top floor
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)
- 2 twin beds
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
2 Twin Beds
154 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Desk chair
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
- Standard Queen Room - Accessible with Free BreakfastStandard Queen Room - Accessible with Free Breakfast
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
151 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Desk chair
- Grab bar - near toilet
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Roll-in shower
- Raised toilet seat
- Lowered peephole/view port in door
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Lowered locks/deadbolt
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
- Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Extra Floor Space, Breakfast)Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Extra Floor Space, Breakfast)
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- No pets allowed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
312 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availabilityRoom Amenities
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Desk chair
- Electric kettle
- Pillow menu
- Soundproofed rooms
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually decorated
- Free WiFi
- Change of towels (on request)
- Individually furnished
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Desk
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Towels provided
- Highchair
- Bedsheets provided
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Shower only
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- TV size: 43
- Iron/ironing board
- Separate sitting area
- Flat-panel TV
- Cable TV service
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Description
Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG is centrally located in Brussels, a 3-minute walk from Brussels Christmas Market and 8 minutes by foot from La Grand Place. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Palace of Brussels and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tour & Taxis. Stay in one of 117 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Family Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Restaurant
- Free Breakfast
- Parking Available
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Elevator
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What is the Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG pet policy?
Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG does not allow dogs. Please choose a different pet friendly hotel in Brussels for your trip.
How much is the Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG pet fee?
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Are big dogs allowed at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG?
Sorry, Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG does not allow pets. Click here for a list of pet-friendly properties in Brussels that welcome big dogs.
Are multiple pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG?
Sorry, Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG does not allow pets. Click here for a list of pet-friendly properties in Brussels that welcome two or more pets.
Does Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG allow cats?
No, Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG doesn’t allow cats. If you’re traveling with a feline friend, try using our “Cats Allowed” filter to see all of the hotels in Brussels that allow cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG?
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG is after 3pm. Check-out is before noon. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG?
No, but parking is available at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG for an additional fee. Some room rates may be available which include parking fees in the room cost.
Does Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG have a pool or hot tub?
No, Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Brussels that have pools.
Does Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG offer a free breakfast?
Yes! Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG serves a free breakfast each morning.