Le Dixseptième

Le Dixseptième is a boutique hotel at Rue de la Madeleine 25, a few steps from the Grand Place in the historic centre of Brussels, Belgium. The Grand Place, the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and Gare Centrale are all within an easy walk, and the Mont des Arts and Royal Museums are a short stroll uphill. The street sits in the pedestrian-friendly lower town, with restaurants, chocolate shops and bars close by, so the hotel works well for visitors who want to explore on foot. The property occupies a 17th-century townhouse that was once used as the residence of the Spanish ambassador, and the building retains an old-house character with antiques, period furnishings and a quiet, intimate atmosphere rather than the scale of a chain hotel. Rooms are offered as Classic and Superior categories and suites. Each room is individually arranged, and the suites provide more space and sitting areas. Because the building is historic, room sizes and layouts vary, and the quiet interior rooms are a draw for travellers who value calm close to the busiest square in the city. Listed amenities include a lounge, a bar, Wi-Fi and the historic building itself. The lounge serves as a relaxed place to read or meet, and the bar offers drinks in the evening. Breakfast and dining options are found both at the hotel and in the many restaurants of the surrounding streets. The hotel does not market spa or pool facilities, so its appeal rests on location, architecture and atmosphere. Service is personal and small scale, suiting couples, culture-minded travellers and visitors who prefer a boutique stay to a large business hotel. Nightly rates run about €180-300 in low season and €210-340 in high season. Visitors should expect busy pedestrian streets nearby in the evening, and may ask for an interior-facing room for quiet.