Ibis Properties in Brussels

I was in Brussels for a ten-day business trip, and this hotel is really close to Midi (South) Station, just a few minutes' walk across the road. The front desk staff were nice. Just a heads up, there's a city tax that needs to be paid upon arrival. There's a small restaurant on the ground floor where guests were having drinks and beer. Breakfast is served on the other side of the elevators, but we didn't opt for it as it was a bit pricey. Luggage storage is self-service in the basement. The large lockers can fit two 24-inch suitcases plus a backpack or two. I think it was €10 for the day, and you can access your luggage multiple times. It has a dual password setup, with both numbers and a pattern. Check-in is at 3 PM. You use your card to access the upper floors. Once in the room, the space was decent and had everything we needed. As is typical in Europe, you'll need to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, and slippers. There's no complimentary bottled water, so I'd recommend buying some from the supermarket nearby. The Carrefour inside South Station has large SPA mineral water bottles for under €2. The overall accommodation environment is as shown in the pictures. The bed was quite large; two of us slept comfortably without feeling cramped. Oh, and the shower room comes with shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner, which is a big plus! They change the trash bags and tidy up the bedding daily. We left our suitcases in the room without any valuables inside. The lock I bought beforehand didn't really come in handy (I'd heard about safety concerns around South Station before coming, but our actual experience was quite good).

My stay at the IBIS was great! I would recommend this hotel if you are traveling alone, with one friend or significant other. The room and bathroom are very small. So keep that in mind with luggage and whatnot. The overall location was great! I could walk to pretty much all the places I wanted to visit. The train, and buses were near by as well. Very easy to commit to and from. This cafe was right around the corner and it was delicious, go to wide awake coffee!

Access: It's about a 5-minute walk from the last stop on the subway, but it takes 20-30 minutes from the city center. Room: The hotel room has a refrigerator, which is convenient. It's clean. It's a global chain, so I was able to stay there with peace of mind.

The location is genuinely great, with several downtown spots all within walking distance. Our room was on the sixth floor, but the elevator only goes up to the fifth, so we had to climb one flight of stairs. It would be quite a struggle if you had luggage. For water, there's a self-service dispenser next to the elevator.

I thought the location was near the airport, but it's quite a distance away. For travelers arriving late at night, having to pay 35 euros for a 5-5 km taxi ride is a huge burden – the cost of getting there is more than the stay itself! However, the receptionist was very friendly, which made me feel good.

One of the best Ibis properties I have stayed at, location is extremely convenient with the bus stop being just opposite to the hotel. Room was decent sized and clean. I didn’t eat at their restaurant so cannot comment about the food. Definitely recommended for all travellers!