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Residence les Ecrins

Rue du Rouleau 15 B-1000 Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Doubles from: $63 to $132

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Reviewed by EuroCheapo.com Editors

Housed in a narrow 19th-century townhouse on a quiet side street, the one-star Les Ecrins is a simple and charming inn and just a 10-minute walk from the Grand Place.

A set of steep, tiny stairs leads to the 11 bright guest rooms upstairs, which are compact and cozy in a yellow-and-white color palette. All have crisp, clean linens, television, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and telephones. Room types vary from small budget rooms to two-bedroom apartments with complete kitchens. All rooms have private bathrooms with clean new tiles, and some have bathtubs.

In the snug dining room, decorated with a “Tin Tin” motif, guests can enjoy a homemade breakfast for an additional charge, prepared by one of the owners (who, we should add, used to run a Belgian restaurant in California). Guests are also permitted to use the kitchen upon request.

The chatty, welcoming proprietors have been running the inn since 1997, and are always happy to offer friendly tips and steer guests away from tourist traps.

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.

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Essentials

  • Air conditioning
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Location: Very central

1.3km to city center

Ste. Catherine

Sainte Catherine, situated just a 10-minute walk northwest of the Grand Place, has come a long way from its days a medieval shipping port. The neighborhood’s street names still reflect the products—wood, bricks and the like—that were once sold here, but these days Scandinavian furniture is much more common tha firewood. This is a fast-changing neighborhood where you might see a rundown townhouse holding out against a wave of boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Underneath the veneer of gentrification, the neighborhood’s original charm is undeniable. The medieval cathedral of Saint Catherine (patron saint of firefighters and guardian against sickness) is an imposing sight, and the alleys radiating from the church provide a delightful respite from the hectic tourist zone by the Grand Place.

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Local Value

Average Rates (provided by the hotel's website) are 12% cheaper than other 1-star hotels within 2 km

Amenities

Hotel

  • Breakfast Included
  • Fax Machine
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Ironing Room
  • Laundry Facilities
  • No Elevator
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reception: Limited Hours
  • Shuttle service
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Wi-Fi Connection
  • Wi-Fi: Free

Room

  • Air conditioning
  • Internet Access
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • TV

Contact

Rue du Rouleau 15 B-1000 Brussels
Ste. Catherine, Brussels, Belgium

Phone: +32 2 502 18 17

Website: https://en.les-ecrins.be/

Email: [email protected]

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