Over the years I have stayed in Brussels many times and tried most of the mid-price hotels. I still love the Colonies. The name is embarrassing, especially if you work for a global organisation. And the hotel is simple with no luxury touches. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Security now very high, not sure why, with key to get in, make lift... More

We set to have a short trip to Canterbury, Brussels and Brugge. We spent lovely time in Brussels going sightseeing and enjoying ourselves. Hotel was very basic, very dated and overpriced. However, must admit in a good location, not far from city center. Room had no kettle and to make tea or coffee was not an option. Also hotel does... More

As others had stated, we had our reservations about the hotel after reading some negative reviews, however what we encountered was perfect for what we had planned in Belgium. Hotel des colonies isnt a luxury hotel, the service is friendly, but it's bog standard - dont expect your bags to be taken to your room, or any room service etc.... More

Just returned from a 4 night stay here with my S.O. I was slightly anxious to read some of the reviews having already booked the trip but was pleasantly surprised by how clean and spacious the room turned out to be. The hotel is just a short walk from Grand Place and situated near plenty of restaurants and shops. Free... More

I was on a business trip and stayed in a room for 4 nights in November 2012. The room was spacious, clean, and the bed was comfortable. The appliances were all working - WiFi, TV, heater, hot water. My room which was located further from the lobby was quiet. However, the rooms closer to the lobby might be noisy, because... More

I stayed here in summer 2012 with two other friends and the hotel had no problem accommodating 3 of us in one room. Despite having 3 beds in the room it was still very spacious and had plenty of room unlike the other hotels we had stayed in on this trip. The location is ideal and the room was quiet... More

This is a very comfortable and reasonable hotel. We paid approx 55 euros per night, and for that very good price we got possibly the most comfortable hotel bed ever, lots of hot water at any time, a quiet and convenient location (approx 15 mins walk from the Grand Place, and only 100 meters from the nearest metro station), and... More

Just spent a few days here for a visit to the Christmas markets and local hostelries. There is an interesting history attached to this hotel and some of the features from years gone by can be seen particularly in the foyer. Yes the rooms are slightly tired but very clean and comfortable. This is a 3 star hotel reasonably priced... More

Room has peeling paint & wallpaper. Hallway noise is very loud as doors slam hard and walls while thick, are poorly insulated for sound. Extremely slow WiFi, especially in the evenings. Beds are soft in the middle and pillows are lumpy. Outlets? Two, and one is for the lamp across the other side of the room from where the beds... More