Ideally located adjacent to the Botanical Gardens just off Place Rogier and a short walk from the Grand Place, this exceptional hotel has just completed a stunning renovation.

Eminent Swedish designer, Karin Espinosa Morel, has introduced the distinctive colours of Gustav Klimt and the fluid lines of Art Nouveau to the original classic style. Combined with all the latest creature comforts, the result is a startling but very successful renaissance for this historic hotel, once again known locally as ' The Palace.

The 356 double-glazed and air conditioned bedrooms are modern and stylish. There is an excellent restaurant and an attractively lit bar with comfortable leather sofas, where you may like to partake of the special beer tasting currently on offer and pre-bookable through ShortBreaks.

Opened in 2000, the Thon Hotel is a large and impressive 4 star, close to the peaceful Botanical Gardens but within easy walking distance of the historic Grand Place.

The hotel is built in a modern but warm Scandinavian style with good facilities, including a lounge bar, where guests can meet for Happy Hour to sample beers from the excellent local selection on offer. More substantial fare is available from the hotel brasserie and any excess can be worked off in the top floor fitness centre with its solarium, panoramic views over the city and what is claimed to be the largest sauna in Belgium.

The 454 smart bedrooms are also well appointed with a range of amenities, such as modem connection, a choice of 40 international TV channels, pay-movies, tea and coffee-making facilities. Prices also include buffet breakfast.

The classic white facade of the NH du Grand Sablon (formerly known as Jolly Grand du Sablon) enjoys one of the finest locations in the city - directly on Place Sablon, an area famous for its antique shops, exclusive chocolatiers, boutiques and restaurants. At weekends the square is bustling with life as tourists and locals alike browse the famous antique market before stopping for a cup of hot chocolate or perhaps to sample one of the many beers on offer in the nearby café bars.

The hotel itself is a relaxed and welcoming place to stay with its comfortable lounge bar and Italian restaurant. The bedrooms are spacious with classic decor and the usual comforts of a traditional, well-established 4 star.

You are only 10 minutes or so from the Grand Place, the Royal Palace or the excellent shopping in Avenue Louise.

Modelled on the famous George V in Paris, Le Plaza is a splendid classic hotel.

The in-place to meet for cocktails or to enjoy a fine meal is its elegant domed salon, l'Estérel. Your Continental breakfast is served in an equally stylish chandeliered breakfast room or, for a small additional charge, you can indulge in the impressive American hot and cold buffet with, of course, a glass of champagne to accompany it.

The comfortable twin-bedded rooms are elegantly furnished with all the modern amenities expected from a 5 star hotel. You can request an upgrade at the time of booking to a deluxe double-bedded room, which includes a welcome drink, late check-out and the American champagne breakfast. Or perfect for that special celebration, splash out on a Romantic Upgrade, delivering champagne, chocolates and a flower to your deluxe room.

The Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place is one of the best Bruxelles hotels that ideally combine work and relaxation. After a recently completed three-year refurbishment plan, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place offers guests a blend of traditional values and the latest technology to ensure a carefree stay in the heart of Brussels. Simply put, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place offers the very best in Belgian accommodation and is the ideal place to stay during your Belgium holidays.

In 1991, Stanhope Hotel was inaugurated first 5-Star hotel in Belgium. This fabulous boutique hotel is a peaceful heaven in a prestigious turn-of-the-century Brussels residence, decorated in English country style. From the delightful bright lounge, with its Library Bar, over the Brighton restaurant to the picturesque interior garden with ivy-clad walls, everything is breathing elegance and charm. Wind down in our Library Bar. Enjoy the comfortable leather sofas and dream away in front of the fireplace. The antique pharmacy cupboards give that little extra touch!

The Dominican Hotel is poised to become a destination for elegance in the centre of Brussels. Located behind the theatre La Monnaie, off Grand Place, our Brussels design hotel offers stylish non-smoking rooms, a private courtyard and bustling Grand Lounge that combine to ensure indulgent hospitality. The award winning architects of FB Stiijl have created an eclectic mix of design in both the interior and exterior – resulting in an array of new styles and experiences.

The Aragon is a good value 4 star, situated in the heart of the historical centre, only a short walk from the main Market Square. The hotel was freshly renovated in Janurary 2005 and is smart and comfortable with friendly staff and an informal atmosphere. Two breakfast rooms serve an unrushed buffet breakfast to set you up for the day - and feel free to return for a break from sight-seeing in the afternoon, when complementary coffee or tea is served in the comfortable open-plan lounge between 2 and 4 pm. A pre or after-dinner drink can, of course, be enjoyed at the bar. The 42 bedrooms are modern and attractive, with a combined bath-tub and shower, air-conditioning and additional facilities, such as cable TV and analogue fax/modem lines. A convenient and friendly place to stay with all the attractions, shops, cafés and restaurants within easy reach.

Rich carpets, elegant décor, antique furniture and helpful, friendly staff create a refined yet relaxed atmosphere in this deluxe four star.

Amenities include a lounge bar lined with elegant old portraits, a tasteful breakfast room looking out onto the inner garden and, down in the old 16th century cellars, there is a state-of-the-art fitness centre with sauna and steam bath. An ornate spiral staircase leads to the 50 rooms and suites, all of which are traditionally furnished with modern conveniences. A generous hot and cold American style buffet breakfast is included.

In the heart of the old town, the hotel is close to a good selection of restaurants, shops and museums. Canal boat trips, private guided walking tours or horse-drawn carriage rides are among many activities that may be pre-booked at the hotel reception.

Lovingly restored with exposed beams and old wooden or tiled-flooring, this listed house has been carefully converted to a comfortable hotel - simple but full of character. The 13th century vaulted cellar is now a charming breakfast room and the 24 bedrooms vary in both size and shape, some with low beams or a slanting roof, others with views over the canal or the neighbouring rooftops. The recently added Executive rooms (supplement) are more spacious and luxurious.

The friendly staff serve drinks in the small bar or outside on the terrace on a fine day, and are happy to recommend a nearby restaurant for dinner. The adjacent little bridge over the canal is a peaceful setting for an evening stroll but you are also just a 10 minute scenic walk to the bustling Market Square and the other main attractions of Bruges.