62%Hotel de France  

My first impression was that the staff was very unhelpful, most don't care and I sometimes had to wait for almost 15 minutes at the reception desk just to see someone. The rooms were cold - I had to change rooms - central heating turned off in the November weather.

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by Apricot007 – posted on Nov 26, 2008

1

staff were not very friendly or professional!

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by marilang853007 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

1

Very close to Brussels De Midi Station ( where all the international trains come in). If you head right out of the main entrance of the station, and through the bus pick up area, you will see the Hotel De France sign. Although you may have to wait for a break in the traffic, as the sign is just... more Very close to Brussels De Midi Station ( where all the international trains come in). If you head right out of the main entrance of the station, and through the bus pick up area, you will see the Hotel De France sign. Although you may have to wait for a break in the traffic, as the sign is just above the door. Very close to the centre of town, maybe a 1 km walk. Very clean, and a great breakfast surved (if you wish to eat in the hotel it costs an extra €4 per person per morning).close

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by akensit – posted on Nov 5, 2008

3

the hotel is in a old palace in a work-in-progress shipyard lived almost only by arabs and other foreign citizens, so the location is very bad. Rooms are not so bad and quite large.

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by pfertzel – posted on Oct 20, 2008

6

Clean room, powerful showers, and friendly helpful staff that speak English. Strangely illfitted bathroom (shelves that hang over the sink, blocking their use) and overwhelming perfume that tries to hide decades of cigarette smoke baked into the walls. Still, recommended.

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by Matth1867 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

9

It was located near the bus station, so if you are getting in late at night and have to walk, it isn't far. Otherwise I would not recommend the hostel becuase it is in a slightly sketchy neighborhood and far from the city centre. It was adequate but nothing special.

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by iveknownrivers – posted on Oct 6, 2008

7

Not a great or very central neighborhood but quite comfortable hotel.

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by gabriellehaber4938 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

2

Great budget hotel but in a very sketchy part of town. Wouldn't recommend that girls go walking there alone at night. Overall though, a nice place.

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by jaimebeagan5172 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

17

The hotel is good but it is too noisy as it is along the road. I recommend to put sound proof on the window.

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by amabuyo9363 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

1

The receptionist are friendly and kind. I enjoyed the time there.

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by jianizhu3913 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

1

quite overpriced for location, no breakfast included

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by mkern5299 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

Location was quite dodgy, which meant we didn´t want to be out at night. There is building works going on right next door to the hotel, and a carnival round the corner, so it was a choice between deafness or overheating at night. The room smelt like bad aftershave, and our room wasn´t ready...

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by kavin-hume6926 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

3

The hotel was clean, and the staff is responsive. Unfortunately, it was located on a not-so-secure place. There were many police sirenes and ambulance's during day and night.

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by stella-dion958 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

the rooms were grand , clean and comfortable. just very warm at night. but worth the money ya pay

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by mpeadar1857 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

1

It's a budget class hotel rather than a hostel, so one should not expect to have fun there and mingle with other travelers. In general, the hotel was OK and the staff helpful.

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by inside-out – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

The room was unusable.If I open the window it was unbearably noisy as by main road and if closed unbearably hot more than 30 degrees,and no aircon or even fan.The boy at reception eventually found a working fan for me so I could eventually get some sleep.

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by stumatoo – posted on Aug 3, 2008

5

Increadibly sweet and helpful staff!!! Enjoyed it thoroughly! The area is ok if u stick together and are careful. If u r a girl just don't make eye contact or talk to men in the streets around the hotel. Just ignore them and you'll be fine. We had a lot fo fun because there was a fair right next... more Increadibly sweet and helpful staff!!! Enjoyed it thoroughly! The area is ok if u stick together and are careful. If u r a girl just don't make eye contact or talk to men in the streets around the hotel. Just ignore them and you'll be fine. We had a lot fo fun because there was a fair right next to it. Very good timing :) Definitely recommend!close

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by erenabkf9374 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

2

The Hotel De France was far from the city, in a neighborhood that was kind of sketchy. As we walked from the Metro station to the Hotel we passed three sketchy guys lighting up a joint and asked if we wanted to buy any cocaine. I would never go back again and not recommend it to any one that I like.

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by kpumilia6615 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

1

this is not a hostel but it was relly clean good location and friendly staff

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by grant-williams877422 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

12

The staff were quite friendly and helpful. the room unfortunately was a bit dirty and was poorly ventilated. the pillows were horrible.

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by simonwrightk7566 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

Hotel has a very good location, the receptionist was very understanding and helpfull. Nothing to complain of. Also the hard bathroom rooms also have a bathroom in the room. its just the WC that is shared so thatis not so bad. i recomend this hotel.

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by imedbm9591 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

2

Overall Hotel de France was a tidy and welcoming place, our room was crammed with 3 beds so hard to move around....only 2 of us.Great location for Midi/Zuid Train station.

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by danispos – posted on Jul 20, 2008

3

The door of shower was katastrofic.

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by rtiik – posted on Jul 19, 2008

3

I was not sure if the bathroom was cleaned or not. Plus the free shower gel was really difficult to undo.

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by velvet-glove – posted on Jul 18, 2008

8

the hotel was OK clean and secure the stadd was useful but the bad thing is the location i had an incident with a guy triying to run with my wallet infront of the hotel.

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by marcoalvarez02622 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

5

hotel was about fifteen minutes walk from town which made life easy but there is not much to do in the immediate area. the staff were friendly and the room was comfortable. no problems.

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by damomincham3472 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

4

clealiness and security within the hotel was great. staff was very helpful in attending to our needs but location is unsafe. it was very near gare du midis so we thought it was a pretty good deal. but while my friend and i were walking back to the hotel at abt midnight, i was robbed. he came to... more clealiness and security within the hotel was great. staff was very helpful in attending to our needs but location is unsafe. it was very near gare du midis so we thought it was a pretty good deal. but while my friend and i were walking back to the hotel at abt midnight, i was robbed. he came to me asking for light to smoke, but instead he tugged at my camera which was hung around my neck and ran off. good for travelling in big groups or with guys.close

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by queenhsin – posted on Jul 15, 2008

3

someone tried to get into our room in the middle of the night!!!!!!! but not only once...

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by tinic93550 – posted on Jul 14, 2008

1

Eye-watering smell coming from the plumbing. Right in the heart of the Turkish gheto of Brussels. Cut the visit to Brussels short. Ugh.

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by euro-traveler – posted on Jul 13, 2008

3

Lift was broken. Booked a twin room and received a double, but otherwise it was nice. Close to major train station and walking distance to old town. They need to provide directions on the web site. We found it by pure luck. Not many street signs in the area that we could see.

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by bennymitch1923 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

8

Some say location is a bit unsafe, untrue, excellent budget hotel, location to gare du midi could not be better, about 10-15min walk to centre but unless you're old, it shouldn't be a problem

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by buckley1007596 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

2

We couldent sleep at nights because of the voice from other rooms. There is no air conditioner in summer and its hard even to breath!

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by azadeh73267 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

9

Scetchy neighbourhood but close to the midi train station was a bonus!

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by derekwilliams853217 – posted on Jun 29, 2008

2

This place was ok. Paper thin walls and staff that moves really slowly. Apparently it's in a "bad" neighborhood in Brussels, but we didn't have any problems. Also, it's close to one of the train stations but far (20 minute walk) from everything else.

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by vineetmehta12109 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

6

Located right in the center of a Maricain zone.

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by pierredb8472 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

1

The electronic map was not good enough, so I had great problems to find the hotel. Perhaps a enlargened version could help.

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by slerr – posted on Jun 21, 2008

5

It's great if you have an early train to catch, as you are across the street from the Gare du Midi Zuid station, location from the centre isn't too far off, but you're in a hotel.. so not very much connection with the other guests

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by lisawake – posted on Jun 14, 2008

3

You will be very hard pressed to find a bar around here.

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by land-speed2971 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

1

around 10-15 min walking to the brussels midi station... have wifi in the lobby only... the toilets are very small... it's very quiet around the hotel area...

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by hui-yn – posted on Jun 13, 2008

6

Great location so close to Brussels Midi station - easy walk. Also not far into centrl Brussels. Quiet hotel. Breakfasts good value.

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by wastbury497554 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

3