78%Hotel de Boeck's  

Very nice hotel

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by seanniyuan3083 – posted on Feb 25, 2008

2

Rooms allocated to hostelworld customers are very small. eg 32a and 32b essentially a normal room divided. 24 hour reception = need to buzz for manager to open the door.

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by mweerden8554 – posted on Feb 18, 2008

1

It was our very last leg of a 5 week trip, so paying a little more for a hotel was a needed comfort. There was barely anything around to do, not that we had the energy to do anythign more. Its in a really old, historical building that was really nice. Its SUUUPPPER far away from the RyanAir used... more It was our very last leg of a 5 week trip, so paying a little more for a hotel was a needed comfort. There was barely anything around to do, not that we had the energy to do anythign more. Its in a really old, historical building that was really nice. Its SUUUPPPER far away from the RyanAir used airport...it was fine, probably would have been better had it not been our last stop!close

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by arich242005 – posted on Dec 19, 2007

1

The rooms could do with some updating but it was certainly adequate and comfortable. Very nice lobby and lounge area. A little far away from Grand Place and the concierge didn't seem too eager to dispense information about public transportation or places of interest. In fact he always seemed... more The rooms could do with some updating but it was certainly adequate and comfortable. Very nice lobby and lounge area. A little far away from Grand Place and the concierge didn't seem too eager to dispense information about public transportation or places of interest. In fact he always seemed like we were bothering him. But overall a nice place to stay for a pretty good price.close

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by lish30 – posted on Dec 19, 2007

1

charming, clean, close to transit, fairly central, nice neighborhood, fairly standard rooms, decent breakfast, a bit of renovation work being done during our stay and we remained undisturbed

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by courtney – posted on Nov 26, 2007

4

The hotel is good in general, however one might find the Kiwi smell (wie ich) in the main lobby and staircase a bit too overwhelming, due to the free shoe polishing machine.

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by Xxinli – posted on Apr 11, 2007

1

Only one large bath towel per room - no good for 2 people to use, and they didn't have any more! Fruit at breakfast left a lot to be desired. Generally ok.

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by anyacurtis9859 – posted on Apr 10, 2007

1

There was a strong smell of paint/chemical in the hotel during my stay there, not very pleasant. The breakfast was ok. The toilet was more like a temporary installed type of renovation. The tram station should be Faider but it was not clearly stated in the information from hostelworld.

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by liuserene – posted on Apr 8, 2007

8

awsome bathtub (in room 31 at least)... overly soft bed, better breakfast than most.. location was fine for walking to central area and all attractions (also trams/buses if your lazy), took taxi from central station for under 10 euro

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by Stonem750 – posted on Apr 3, 2007

6

The stay was good and the room was fine.

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by richard111-au9822 – posted on Mar 27, 2007

4

The night reception woman Maille was such a sweet person, although the morning person was just average. It is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from a Metro stop that is three stops from the Midi train station, and you will probably need to ask directions a couple of times. I sure wish that when these... more The night reception woman Maille was such a sweet person, although the morning person was just average. It is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from a Metro stop that is three stops from the Midi train station, and you will probably need to ask directions a couple of times. I sure wish that when these hotels and hostels write the directions that they would do a much more thorough job of it, maybe use landmarks like McDonalds and that sort of thing. It is a decent value for the 50 euros for a single room.close

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by toofun – posted on Jan 7, 2007

7

A quite pretty hotel, really not expensive for what it is (we paid 29,50 € per person per night). Very clean, very comfortable. A square breakfast is included in the price. The only thing we can reproach to this hotel is its location, outside the city of Brussels (but there are some bus...

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by charlie6125 – posted on Jan 4, 2007

4

The hotel has a very nice character. It is in a quiet area from which you get in the centre by tram easily. Next to a big street with lots of shops and cafés.

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by lange52 – posted on Dec 10, 2006

1

Need more garage / parking places

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by jbrun3404 – posted on Nov 8, 2006

1

The entrance and reception area are really nice. But tre room belongs not to the hotel category, it is eather a hostel. Although I have to mension, we stayed in the cheapest category of the room of that hotel probably.

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by agros8979 – posted on Sep 18, 2006

2

The direction could be better, if isn't for me to ask around, I would never know there's no tram from Brussels Certral to this hotel. Shower is a little tiny, but still clean and tidy.

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by fullgear – posted on Aug 26, 2006

3

yes, very nice if you are looking for a quite place with no disturbances. All very clean and tidy. A little far from the centre but not hard once you find the tram station... which very few locals seemed to know and figuring out the station.. interesting

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by sonia7314 – posted on Aug 23, 2006

3

Nice hotel, if a little far out... shower hose leaked but apart from that what you would expect from Budget Hotel. Plus great breakfast.

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by Rachpr – posted on Aug 19, 2006

3

Room is big and clean, but it's a long walk from the metro staion. A nice lobby and reading room, but I wonder why they only provide wifi internet but no wired internet...

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by pearl3072 – posted on Aug 19, 2006

14

Excellent directions to the hostel. WOnderful breakfast. I really enjoyed my stay.

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by allyn8126 – posted on Aug 14, 2006

2

Hotel de Boecks was a very nice place to stay. The staff were very helpful and patient. The morning breakfast was delicious and the room was clean and spacious. I would stay there again.

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by flyse355 – posted on Aug 10, 2006

4

I just loved the experience :-)

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by sophie1394 – posted on Aug 6, 2006

1

this was by far the oddest place we stayed in europe. we thought we may have been completely alone in the hotel. seeing other people at breakfast was a complete surprise. seriously, we started jokin about it being either an episode of scooby doo or perhaps a case of clue. very odd. it was nice,...

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by Tygr – posted on Jul 28, 2006

7

Excelente hotel. Muy buen desayuno. Lamentablemente queda muy lejos del metro, pero se puede combinar el tramway 91 o 92 con la estación Louis

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by Patobu8437 – posted on Jul 12, 2006

6

Very nice hotel. Be careful with what prices they quote you because it can change when you get there! Very good breakfast included. A little bit of a walk from the metro.

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by aimeej7754 – posted on Jul 3, 2006

5

Arrived unable to work out the lights.

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by Paulbart5390 – posted on Jun 30, 2006

1

No comments.

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by jamanzan – posted on Jun 29, 2006

2

The hotel had character! Our only dis-satisfaction is that breakfast was removed as we were trying to serve ourselves thirty minutes earlier than posted. The staff was not willing to allow us time to get some breakfast!

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by Nesboo – posted on Jun 28, 2006

1

The perfect place to stay if you are looking for someplace cheap with easy access to the city center. Not a place to meet people.

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by jsb20 – posted on Jun 27, 2006

1

Really nice hotel for a low cost

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by Romaine4772 – posted on Jun 13, 2006

22

Surprisingly cozy and with a great breakfast!

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by Walke8384 – posted on May 2, 2006

1

Upon entering the hotel you feel that you are in a grand townhouse, but the rooms are dated ikea. Staff was very helpful and accomodating and breakfast was good. Bear in mind you need to take the tram or metro to the sites.

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by Akhea – posted on Apr 20, 2006

3

I am unable to comment on your hotel as I was supose to stay there but was unable to do so due to a last minute change of plans. I was told that i could not cancel my reservation since i did not call 48 hours in advance and was charged the deposit plus the full rate of the room. I plan on... more I am unable to comment on your hotel as I was supose to stay there but was unable to do so due to a last minute change of plans. I was told that i could not cancel my reservation since i did not call 48 hours in advance and was charged the deposit plus the full rate of the room. I plan on returning to Brussels in the future but due to the lack of flexibility and helpfulness of staff, will not consider staying at this hotel.close

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by Nerdl5489 – posted on Apr 19, 2006

1

Pls check again the guide to access the hotel. It is very vague and took me a lot of time to find it. It must be easier if I am instructed by : Tram number (92), what direction (Last destination) and the name of the station that I should get out.

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by donghoalinh – posted on Apr 3, 2006

5

good visit--arrived late one night and left early the next morning, so we didn't have time to observe the "fun." breakfast had lots of variety. people were diverse--families, couples and backpackers. rooms were clean though dimmly-lit. overall, a good stay for the money!

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by mmaca – posted on Oct 31, 2005

2

I enjoyed the hostel. Since it was a hotel there was many perks of it being a hotel. Breakfast was a typical european breakfast...fruit, bread, coffee, orange juice, milk, ceral. Hotel was close enough to the metro system and the Tram's was able to move around easily

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by Angeloflatham – posted on Oct 17, 2005

3

Very nice place, good prices, in a quite nice neighborhood just outside the ring....a great base of operations for exploring Art Noveau houses...

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by Harlequinn – posted on Oct 2, 2005

9

not a hostel, but a nice cheap hotel in. a bit out from the main attractions but the trams run regularly. clean and affordable, but not the best place to meet other travelers.

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by maryrose6597 – posted on Aug 11, 2005

7

great hotel, good price

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by m0527 – posted on Jul 7, 2005

1

Hotel de Boeck's was a perfectly adequate accomodation for me and my 14 year old son. However, the room was very small, especially for the price chqrged. We also had to share a single bed, despite reserving for two. The location is in a very quaint part of town, but not very convenient, and... more Hotel de Boeck's was a perfectly adequate accomodation for me and my 14 year old son. However, the room was very small, especially for the price chqrged. We also had to share a single bed, despite reserving for two. The location is in a very quaint part of town, but not very convenient, and the street was quite noisy due to too many fast drivers going by. Overall the place was okay, but I would not stay there again, and I would not recommend it to friendsclose

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by leslie715 – posted on Jul 5, 2005

1