Husa President Park

The handsome five-story building housing Husa President Park stands out from the boring office buildings on the same block, with arched ground-floor windows and rooftops edged in decorative trim. The interiors, however, have the look of a generic business hotel. The lobby area is spacious but boxy, with low ceilings, shiny white tile floors, a black reception counter, and red carpeting that adds a bit of color to the otherwise monochromatic color palette. Several potted plants and lamps provide a more cozy feel in the sitting areas, all of which have wooden flooring. With three floors of meeting facilities, the hotel caters to business travelers, but it also gets its fair share of leisure travelers, especially tour groups.

Husa President Park is located on the edge of the city center, sandwiched between a business district and one of the city's more run-down areas. Brussels North railway station is walking distance away and offers direct trains to the airport. Most areas of the city are easily accessible from here by public transport, though tourist attractions aren't in walking distance. The popular concert venue Tour & Taxis is close by.

• Seven-minute walk to Brussels North railway station
• 11 minutes to City2 shopping center by public transit
• 12 minutes to Bourse Stock Exchange Building by public transit
• 13 minutes to Tour & Taxis concert venue by public transit 
• 13 minutes to Rue Neuve shopping street by public transit 
• 13 minutes to Place Saint Gery bar area by public transit 
• 15 minutes to Grand Place by public transit 
• 17 minutes to Manneken Pis by public transit 
• 17 minutes to Avenue Antoine Dansaert designer shopping street by public transit 
• 19 minutes to Comic Strip Museum by public transit 
• 24 minutes to European Commission headquarters by public transit
• 26 minutes to Brussels Airport by train

With a minimum of 301 square feet of floor space, rooms and suites are generously spacious. Large windows let in plenty of sunlight, and floors in pale wood brighten up the spaces as well. Decor is simple, with espresso-colored furniture contrasting with white walls. Embellishments are kept to a minimum -- a single abstract tableau provides just a hint of decoration. Some rooms feature bright-red accent walls and colorful, striped bed runners, which add some cheer to the chain-hotel decor. 

Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and mini-fridges. All but the entry-level Standard Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning. The Executive Rooms, Junior Suites and Presidential Suite have a few extra perks like iPads, and coffeemakers, while the Presidential Suite includes its own kitchen. Bathrooms are surprisingly small across room categories, and some show signs of age. All come with granite counters and shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads. Magnifying mirrors, hairdryers, and toiletries are provided. Some past guests have complained of lingering cigarette smells.

The hotel offers lots of amenities for business travelers, including 18 event spaces, an internet corner, and free Wi-Fi (though there have been complaints of connectivity issues in guest rooms). Dining options include a breakfast buffet (for a fee), served in the spacious and bright breakfast area with views overlooking the garden. The extensive buffet includes coffee and tea, breads, fresh fruit, cheese, cold cuts, yogurt, and cereal, as well as hot dishes such as bacon and eggs. The breakfast area can get crowded during peak times. The hotel's on-site restaurant and bar L'entre-Deux is open for dinner, and has a lounge bar and a terrace. Room service is also available. 

Other features include a sunny fitness center equipped with cardio and weight-training equipment. The hotel has three levels of conference and special event facilities, with a total of 18 meeting rooms accommodating up to 550 people. Free but limited shuttle service takes guests to the Brussels North railway station. Other services available to guests include an internet corner, laundry service, vending machines in the lobby area, and on-site underground parking (for a fee).