Hotel Welcome

Hotel Welcome is a small boutique hotel at Quai au Bois à Brûler 23 in the Sainte-Catherine quarter of Brussels, Belgium, on the old quay beside the former canal basin. The area is known for its fish restaurants and seafood bars around Place Sainte-Catherine and the Marché aux Poissons, and the Grand Place and Bourse are reachable on foot in roughly fifteen minutes. The Sainte-Catherine metro stop is close by, linking the hotel to Gare Centrale and other parts of the city. The hotel is celebrated for its eighteen individually designed rooms, each decorated around a world theme, which gives the property a distinct and playful character compared with standard business hotels. The setting on the quay is calmer than the tourist heart of the city while remaining central, and the neighbourhood combines historic buildings, the remains of the old port and modern restaurants. Room categories include Themed rooms, Superior rooms and suites, and because every room is styled differently, guests may wish to look at the available designs before choosing. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, breakfast and a bar. Breakfast is served on site, and the bar offers a relaxed place for a drink in the evening. The nearby streets provide many options for dinner, with seafood a local speciality, so the hotel does not need a large restaurant of its own. There is no spa or pool advertised, and the appeal is design, location and a personal scale. Service is friendly and informal, and the hotel suits couples, design-minded travellers and visitors who prefer a quieter district to the busiest tourist streets. Nightly rates run about €110-180 in low season and €130-210 in high season. In December the Winter Wonders Christmas market takes place nearby, so rooms are in demand and early booking is advisable.