Preserved history of Brussels: long-standing and historical hotels

Metropole Hotel Metropole Hotel is the only historic hotel that has survived since 1895 and has façade and ground floor protected as landmarks. The magnificent, luxurious and posh hotel has a big lobby made in the Empire style. Inside, travellers will find beautifully decorated ceiling, marble walls, sparkling crystal chandeliers and numerous comfortable sofas. The grand hall has marble ladders that lead to rooms that differ in size, style and décor. Breakfasts are served in the hall that has same planning and design as the Indian temple of Akshardham. During its long history, the hotel has welcomed many famous people, including composer Arthur Rubinstein, French actor Philippe Noiret, tennis player Justine Henin, physicist David Gross, French writer Pierre Arditi, and many more. The luxurious design of the hotel was used for filming purposes of such movies as Les anges gardiens (Guardian Angles) and Le Sang des autres (The Blood of Others).

Hotel Manos Stephanie Travellers, who are fond of staying at historic hotels in Brussels, are recommended to pay attention to Hotel Manos Stephanie , which is located right in the heart of the city, not far from Avenue Louise. This magnificent hotel will bring its guests to the elegant period of Louis XVI. The hotel simply strikes visitors with its outstanding design and genuine antiquities. Behind the entrance doors, guests will find a spacious hall with marble columns and crystal chandeliers. Guests of the hotel will be delighted with spacious rooms with high ceilings, which are decorated with vintage furniture and posh textiles.
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Hotel Aspria Royal La Rasante If a countryside vacation sounds very appealing to you, take a look at Hotel Aspria Royal La Rasante which is located in an old farmer’s mansion. The building was reconstructed, but much of the original design and decorations have been kept. There are only 19 rooms at this hotel, and all of them feature massive wooden furniture and natural textiles. Some rooms still feature original beam joint and mansard ceiling. Among advantages of the hotel, it’s simply impossible to fail to mention a wonderful spa and a lush garden.

Hotel Mozart The center of the historic part of Brussels is the location of another magnificent hotel, Hotel Mozart . This hotel is also located in a beautiful historic building. Hotel Mozart differs from other historic hotels. It is made in posh Middle Eastern style and looks more like a sultan’s palace rather than a hotel. Its walls and ceiling are decorated with skillful paintings and colorful ceramic tiles. Priceless antique furniture, nearly all pieces of which are handmade, makes the hotel look like a fairy-tale place. Bright lamps in oriental style, giant chandeliers, ancient paintings in carved frames and elements with gilding – Hotel Mozart will simply strike its visitors with grandeur.

Hotel Noga A charming house not far from the old fishing market of St. Catherine has become home for Hotel Noga . A team of talented designers worked hard to create a warm and pleasant atmosphere of the middle of the 20th century. Walls in rooms are covered with cute vintage wallpapers and feature colorful textiles carefully selected in accordance with trends of the past. Many rooms and public zones are decorated with interesting vintage items – beautiful furniture, paintings, ship models, hand-painted vases and lamps, antique carpets and other interesting accessories that will certainly draw the attention of history fans.