Silken Berlaymont Brussels

Silken Berlaymont Brussels is a mid-range hotel at Boulevard Charlemagne 11-19, in the European Quarter of Brussels, Belgium. The hotel stands opposite the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European Commission, and is surrounded by EU institutions, think tanks and embassies. The Schuman roundabout and metro station are a short walk away, giving direct links to Gare Centrale and the Grand Place in a few stops, and the Parc du Cinquantenaire with its museums and triumphal arch is within easy walking distance. Brussels Airport is about 20 minutes away by taxi, and the Schuman area also has a rail station with airport connections. The hotel is a modern building with a practical, comfortable style and a business emphasis, and weekdays are dominated by EU officials, lobbyists and conference visitors. Weekends are quieter, and the hotel is often good value then, as the surrounding district empties of workers. Room categories include Standard rooms, Superior rooms and suites, and amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a fitness room and Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served as a buffet and the hotel restaurant offers evening meals, while the Place Jourdan area, a short walk away, is known for its frites stand and a range of cafés and restaurants. The service style is efficient and business-oriented, and the front desk can arrange taxis, meeting support and city information. Rates generally run from about €90 to €180 per night in low season and from €110 to €210 in high season, which is moderate for Brussels. Nearby attractions include the Cinquantenaire Museum, the Autoworld motor museum, the Royal Army Museum and the Parc Léopold. The hotel suits business travellers and leisure visitors who want a comfortable, well-connected base outside the busy tourist core, with easy metro access into the historic centre.