Steigenberger Wiltcher's

Steigenberger Wiltcher's is a classic grand hotel at Avenue Louise 71 in Ixelles, on the avenue widely regarded as the most elegant in Brussels. The tree-lined boulevard, laid out in the late nineteenth century to link the city centre with the Bois de la Cambre park, is lined with designer shops, galleries and Art Nouveau and Beaux-Arts facades. The hotel sits within sight of Place Louise and its boutiques, and trams along the avenue reach the Sablon antiques district, the Royal Museums and the Grand Place in a few minutes. Brussels-Midi station is reachable by tram, and Brussels Airport is around 20 to 25 minutes away by taxi. The atmosphere is traditional and refined, with formal public spaces, classic furnishings and a service style associated with a German-run luxury brand. Room categories include Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms and Junior suites, all with air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a fitness room and a concierge desk that can arrange theatre tickets, restaurant bookings and city tours. Breakfast is served as a generous buffet and dinner is available at the hotel restaurant, which draws on Belgian and French cooking. The clientele mixes leisure visitors who come for the shopping and museums with business and diplomatic travellers, and the staff are used to catering to both. Rates usually fall between €160 and €280 per night in low season and €190 and €330 in high season. The location suits visitors who prefer a quiet, upscale neighbourhood to the tourist bustle of the medieval centre, while still being able to reach it by tram within minutes. Nearby, the Ixelles ponds, the Châtelain evening market and the Horta Museum in Saint-Gilles extend the options for a longer stay in Belgium.