Pros
- Clean guest rooms have dramatic, minimalist decor
- Beds lauded as comfortable
- Lots of restaurants in area within walking distance
- On-site spa and eatery
- Free Wi-Fi in common spaces and rooms
- Rooftop lounge area
- Free shuttle from main Midi train station upon request
- Meeting spaces and business center for company travelers
Cons
- Smoking allowed in certain areas (pro for some)
- Street noise clearly audible in certain rooms
- Area around hotel may be slightly undesirable and feel unsafe
- Lack of privacy with guest bathroom's glass-door design
Bottom Line
This hip, upscale hotel with 60 rooms is a 10-minute walk from the Midi train station, in a mixed-use neighborhood consisting of hotels, cafes, and businesses. Its aesthetic calls to mind a nightclub; the common areas, hallways, and rooms have shiny black surfaces, avant-garde artwork, low lighting, and metallic accents on lamps, bars, and walls. Generally the rooms get high marks for bed comfort and cleanliness, though there have been complaints about street noise. A few visitors have also noted that the surrounding area can feel deserted at night.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Spa
Scene
Contemporary decor with nightclub feel; shiny black surfaces everywhere
Black is the color of choice here; it is interrupted by splashes of color here and there, but dominates the decor throughout the hotel, from the shiny black flagstones in the lobby hallway to the black reception desk and black carpeting in the rooms. The hotel is situated on a combination commercial and residential square of sorts; from the outside it could pass for a retail space, but inside it does feel like an ultra-hip boutique, with black and white photos and the occasional wall-mounted sculpture in the common areas.
Location
Near Midi train station in garment district; 15-minute walk to city center of Brussels
The hotel is situated on a small square-like pedestrianized space, met by a U-turn road. The square itself is small but has a few cafes and shops. Grocery shops and local business are within walking distance, and several major roads are nearby, including Brussels Ring. The overall area is a mix of commercial and residential properties and has a much more local feel to it than other neighborhoods in the city. It's a little under a 20-minute walk to the Grand Place (the city's central square), and Brussels Airport is a bit more than a 20-minute drive northeast.
Rooms
Narrow, contemporary spaces in gray, black, and white
The ultra-contemporary aesthetic of the property extends to these minimalist guest rooms, with black carpeting, striped black-and-white pull curtains, and large, brushed-chrome standing floor lamps. Large banks of windows in most spaces keep the somewhat dark decor a bit lighter than in the rest of the hotel.
Rooms are clean and beds are said to be comfortable, while larger units have enclosed terraces with bamboo walls. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, safes, and black stone-tiled bathrooms. Still, large smoked glass doors for the bathroom have made some uncomfortable when it comes to privacy, and a few guests have complained of street noise reaching units.
Features
Covered rooftop terrace designed for smokers; business center, lounge, and spa on hand as well
The hotel has several places for guests to lounge and enjoy a drink (or a smoke), including a small rooftop patio shaded by a large stretched canopy and a lounge with a TV and large black velour wraparound couches. There is a small business center with a couple of computer terminals as well as a small on-site spa with a sauna, a steam bath, and massage rooms. And the restaurant be Lella is open for dinner from Tuesdays through Saturdays. Two meeting rooms are available for business travelers with understanding that other spaces in the hotel can be used for meetings as well. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property.
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Things You Should Know About Hotel Be Manos, BW Premier Collection
Also Known As
- be Manos
Address
Square de l'Aviation 23-27, Anderlecht 1070, Belgium
Website
Scene
Contemporary decor with nightclub feel; shiny black surfaces everywhere
Black is the color of choice here; it is interrupted by splashes of color here and there, but dominates the decor throughout the hotel, from the shiny black flagstones in the lobby hallway to the black reception desk and black carpeting in the rooms. The hotel is situated on a combination commercial and residential square of sorts; from the outside it could pass for a retail space, but inside it does feel like an ultra-hip boutique, with black and white photos and the occasional wall-mounted sculpture in the common areas.
Location
Near Midi train station in garment district; 15-minute walk to city center of Brussels
The hotel is situated on a small square-like pedestrianized space, met by a U-turn road. The square itself is small but has a few cafes and shops. Grocery shops and local business are within walking distance, and several major roads are nearby, including Brussels Ring. The overall area is a mix of commercial and residential properties and has a much more local feel to it than other neighborhoods in the city. It's a little under a 20-minute walk to the Grand Place (the city's central square), and Brussels Airport is a bit more than a 20-minute drive northeast.
Rooms
Narrow, contemporary spaces in gray, black, and white
The ultra-contemporary aesthetic of the property extends to these minimalist guest rooms, with black carpeting, striped black-and-white pull curtains, and large, brushed-chrome standing floor lamps. Large banks of windows in most spaces keep the somewhat dark decor a bit lighter than in the rest of the hotel.
Rooms are clean and beds are said to be comfortable, while larger units have enclosed terraces with bamboo walls. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, stocked minibars, safes, and black stone-tiled bathrooms. Still, large smoked glass doors for the bathroom have made some uncomfortable when it comes to privacy, and a few guests have complained of street noise reaching units.
Features
Covered rooftop terrace designed for smokers; business center, lounge, and spa on hand as well
The hotel has several places for guests to lounge and enjoy a drink (or a smoke), including a small rooftop patio shaded by a large stretched canopy and a lounge with a TV and large black velour wraparound couches. There is a small business center with a couple of computer terminals as well as a small on-site spa with a sauna, a steam bath, and massage rooms. And the restaurant be Lella is open for dinner from Tuesdays through Saturdays. Two meeting rooms are available for business travelers with understanding that other spaces in the hotel can be used for meetings as well. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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