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70. Traversière: Nights in Laura Ashley style bedrooms

When Jeanine and hubby refurbished their house, space and style of elegant XIX century townhouses were already there... High ceilings, a good volume for heavy pieces of furniture, wooden floors...

Besides, prior to their project, Jeanine and Pierre's own house deco already had this cottage style. They used to shop in England for trinkets, paintings.

I think what would impress you first is this cosy style... Plus, those vintage pieces of furniture... Cottage style with Laura Ashley fabrics.

Price: compared to similar housing & location, I find it cheaper... although, be aware it is not a youth hostel...

Unique Qualities: A nice and not expensive place to have romantic nights in Brussels, located in city center.

UPDATE as of Feb 2006: Look at the picture, this room is yours for around 59-69-89 euros (1-2-3 pers). Check the below website for more updated info. For Attic, Terrasse and Intendant rooms, price are similar thanks to enhancement on Terrasse room.

Clean, with cosy Tv lounges. Phone/Fax and WiFi. Library, Satellite/Cable TV, Secretarial services, VCR, Washer/dryer.

Continental breakfast at convenient time, of course.. Served in some fine china.

Nice garden and terrace.

For clients who stay for a long time, Jeanine would even cook Malagasy cuisine for you. I think it is one of its outstanding characteristics.

I compared prices to other B*B properties in same category. Plus, if you stay more than 5 nights, from fifth night, there is a 10% discount. As well, from the 28th day of stay, discount amounts 25% (Update as of Feb 2006).

Will rate satisfaction once tried it.

Address: 70, Rue Traversière - 1210 Brussels

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Administration area. Near Avenue des arts and US embassy.
Metro M station: Arts-Loi - Madou

Other Contact: 70.traversiere@skynet.be

Phone: + 32 2 219 20 58

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Bed and Breakfast

Website: http://www.70traversiere.com

Welcome Hotel: When you are at it, go browsing the fish market Brussels Welcome Hotel Review

When Eva (diageva) advised me that she was staying in Brussels for the week-end and that she was looking for an accomodation tip, this one and a B&B came to my mind.

Hotel Welcome is a family-run hotel on Place du Marché aux Poissons. For living in Brussels, I've never stayed there but I understood it was a good deal: not expensive, located in the center. I would think that for it being located in the center, nights would have been noisy, but seems not.

Then, I could visit the hotel interior while putting down Eva's luggage. The interior appeared refurbished, was clean. Eva's room was a single bed one. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the bed in the attic (Shame on me! I did so while the staff member was showing us the room. I was still thinking of the labyrinth-like corridor and now, this bedroom). One had to climb the ladder to reach the bed. And yes, as Eva said, one shouldn't be drunk if was occupying this room. Apart from that, it was nicely decorated, clean. Each room at Welcome hotel has a specific theme: Eva's room was the Japan room. That was for the single room I could see. There are Indian, Tibet, Egypt, Congo rooms that are decorated according to their theme.

Another con's: without the help of the staff, one wouldn't find the rooms by oneself though. The corridors were a kind of labyrinth. To reach the bedrooms at upper storeys, one has to browse the corridors that, even in the same storey, seem to be located on many levels then, you have to turn left and right many times before finding the lift (1st floor). We were not drunk but we had some trouble finding our way in the "smallest hotel in Brussels" (used to be so before refurbishment & extension, that is). I think that this is due to the merge of some parts and the extension of the property to provide with more rooms (10 rooms now).

All in all, I would still recommend it. See why in below paragraphs.... **cont'd**

Unique Qualities: ... Description: - part 2
I could talk with the caring staff member there. She told me about the forthcoming works that will be done to have the property fit. She said that since La Truite d'Argent (restaurant of the hotel) is closing, its surface will be added to the hotel's. So, one would be able to take the lift at basement level (located in the surface of La truite d'Argent, seemingly) to reach the upper storeys and then, no need to go through the "labyrinth" anymore. Also, this extension will allow them to change the entrance door. It will look then on Place du Marché aux poissons, not on Rue du peuplier anymore. I guess I will check when they finish the works (or maybe not).

Unique Qualities:

Its first asset, for me, is its location on the Fish Market place, and neighbouring Ste-Catherine place. It grants you with the possibility to browse the Fish market in the morning. Lively neighbourhood.

Also, it is not far from Grand-Place and from there is a good connection with metro net. So, even if you are returning late at night, you wouldn't walk that far from the metro station to reach the hotel.

On Fish market place are the fish & seafood restaurants of Brussels. The Fish market place itself is worth the glance in summer with the blooming tree lines, the quays that are opened. And well, I have told it, it uses to house the Christmas market in December (see General tips section). Quite atmospheric with the carrousels, the stalls, the ice skating rink, the eerie.

Also, the St-Géry, Dansaert & Ste-Catherine area provide you with cozy summer terraces where to sip beer and catch a bit of sun.

I haven't been in the restaurant La truite d'Argent but seems to have an interesting setting. An Art Déco style where used to go Jacques Brel and other VIP (politicians, gvt members of the past)

Price on their website:
Single 85
Double Standard 95

Address: 5 rue du Peuplier, Brussels, Région de Bruxelles

Directions: Place du Marché aux Poissons, very close to Place Ste-Catherine, Bourse and Grand-Place. M metro station: Ste-Catherine

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.hotelwelcome.com/

70. Traversi?re: Your student's room in a stylish property

When Jeanine and hubby refurbished their house, space and style of elegant XIX century townhouses were already there... High ceilings, a good volume for heavy pieces of furniture, wooden floors...

Besides, prior to their project, Jeanine and Pierre's own house deco already had this cottage style. They used to shop in England for trinkets, paintings.

I think that what would impress you first is this cosy style... Click on website to see the interior setting...

The townhouse hosts students and offers the BB as well. BB client?le benefit from the cosy setting of their stylish bedroom as students will rent less sophisticated rooms. Still, they are cheap, clean and leave a little space for privacy. Plus, students are allowed to make cuisine in a kitchen that they would share with each other (apart from the main cuisine, of course).

Unique Qualities: A nice and not expensive place to rent a student bedroom in Brussels, located in city center.

Clean, with cosy Tv lounges. Phone and internet service. Kitchen utilities, to be shared with 1-2 other students.

Prices: 300 euro per month.

Address: 70, Rue Traversi?re - 1210 Brussels

Directions: Administration area. Near Avenue des arts and US embassy.
Metro M station: Arts-Loi; Madou

Other Contact: 70.traversiere@skynet.be

Phone: + 32 2 219 20 58

Theme: Pension/Guesthouse

Website: http://www.70traversiere.com

Hotel L' Auberge Saint Michel **: A room with a view... Hotel Saint Michel Review

Well, I've never seen it but I just learnt that it is possible to book a room with a view on beautiful Grand-Place de Bruxelles. For this specific reason, I put it here even without having tested it.

It seems to be a well-kept secret in Brussels. Now I share it with you... There are 15 rooms in this hotel. Among them, 7 are with the view.

It is located in Maison des Ducs du Brabant.

Rooms with a view on Grand-Place :
Suite single : 113 EUR/night
Suite double: 134 EUR/night
Room (+/- 35 m2) single : 105 EUR/night
Room (+/- 35 m2) double: 126 EUR/night

Bathroom, toilet, mini-bar, telephone and TV included.

Rooms without the view, less of interest, are cheaper, off course.

Call now!! It's yours! 2004 is the next summer there will be flower carpet on Grand-Place... In winter, the place is charming as well...

Unique Qualities: Do I need to say more??

The great view, off course.

Address: Auberge Saint-Michel - 15, Grand-Place

Comparison: about average

Directions: Grand-Place (maison des Ducs du Brabant)
Metro M station: Debrouckère, Gare centrale (Central station)

Phone: 02 - 511 09 56

Price: US$80-120

Theme: Hotel