Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
Freedom Quarter
Vibe
Daylight filters through the restored stained-glass dome of the Palm Court, where guests sip tea beneath soaring Belle Époque arches.
“Belle Époque heirloom”
A soaring stained-glass dome crowns the Palm Court, complemented by marble bathrooms and royal-toned suites.
King Leopold II commissioned this 1910 Beaux-Arts palace, now restored with its original grand facade intact.
Attentive doormen, custom Diptyque amenities, and daily deliveries of fresh Belgian pastries furnish spacious high-ceilinged suites.
On Rue Royale in the Freedom Quarter, a short walk from Parc de Bruxelles and the Grand-Place.
“The sympathetic and detailed renovation work is best exemplified by the stunning Palm Court with its stained-glass skylight…”
Rooms
High ceilings and blue and rust gold palettes frame tailored interiors, featuring expansive pale marble bathrooms and contemporary Belgian artwork.
“The 126 accommodations lean into high ceilings and classic proportions, weaving in contemporary touches like marble bathrooms and discreet technology.”
Wellness
Excavated beneath the hotel, the subterranean spa houses a heated lap pool, hydrotherapy vitality baths, and a hammam under vaulted ceilings.
“High above the towering Christmas tree in the palm court, daylight cascades through a canopy-like stained-glass roof etched with golden curlicues and flowers.”
Backstory
Commissioned by King Leopold II for the 1910 World Exposition, this Beaux-Arts landmark was revived through a meticulous four-year restoration.
Eat & drink
Christophe Hardiquest reinterprets Belgian comfort food at Le Petit bon bon, while cocktails are shaken late at Under The Stairs.
The neighborhood
Stationed on Rue Royale in the Freedom Quarter, the hotel sits a quick walk from Parc de Bruxelles and the Mont des Arts.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.