Floris Arlequin Grand Place

The central location and value of this hotel appeals to budget travelers who don’t mind the dated state of the property. The lobby isn't designed to impress and manages to look only slightly less dated than the rest of the hotel. It has low ceilings and a combination of glossy floors and carpet, plus multiple modern leather and upholstered chairs for seating. Hallways and stairwells leading to rooms have worn brown carpet and white walls with a stripe of lime green paint -- and could use a new coat. The breakfast room is basic but lovely, with wooden tables and brown chairs, but panoramic views brighten the simplistic style. Within the same building is a small art-house movie theater.

Floris Arlequin Grand’Place is located in a central part of town, with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. It’s a three-minute walk to the nearest metro and four minutes to a bus or tram stop. It’s a three-minute walk to Grand Place, a large city square with historic buildings. the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula takes seven minutes on foot to reach, while the Royal Palace of Brussels is a 16-minute walk. Both Place Saint-Gery and Place Saint-Catherine are approximately seven minutes away on foot. Brussels Airport is a 23-minute drive away. 

Rooms at the Floris Arlequin Grand’Place are colorful, though in desperate need of an update. Each room differs in decor, but most have violet or teal accent walls. Beds have white linens and colorful pillows with patterns or prints, but they clash with the striped curtains in varying shades of brown. Some rooms have strips of pop art hung on the wall and the laminate wood furniture found throughout the rooms has visible wear and tear. All rooms are outfitted with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, and some have mini-fridges or stocked minibars, safes, and kettles. Bathrooms have rose-colored marble floor tiles and sinks and either shower/tub combos or showers. The brown and tan-striped shower curtains aren’t very attractive and hairdryers are dated. Toiletries are limited to soap and body wash in wall-mounted dispensers. Views range from buildings across the street, to wonderful city vistas. There have been complaints about cleanliness and maintenance issues, and some of the lower-level rooms get street noise.

The Floris Arlequin Grand’Place provides solid amenities for a value hotel. A breakfast buffet is served each day in a room with panoramic views of Brussels. Breakfast is included in most room rates, though not all. There's no on-site restaurant, but there is a lobby bar. There is a small fitness center with a few cardio machines, though there have been reports of maintenance issues. Facilities for business travelers include a public computer and two meeting rooms. And an art-house movie theater is on the premises as well. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and parking is available nearby for a fee.