Pullman Brussels Centre Midi

Location: • Brussels City Centre – Midi Train Station • Perfect for EuroStar travel. (you can literally get from your bedroom to the platform in 5mins – if you take out any queue times). There’s even a hotel entrance via the station. • Despite the proximity, I hardly heard a sound from the outside world … so good double/triple glazed windows. • Perfect also for intercity travel and commute (trains, buses and taxis) within Brussels. Again provided you have your tickets and know exactly what platform for your destination, its 5mins or less from bedroom to platform. • It’s a ‘Commercial City’ so trains are possibly faster than Taxis (but you decide for yourself). • 1 train stop from Central station which is a key social hub (museums, restaurants, shops, sites, arts etc) • About 7-ish mins on the train to Brussel-Centraal and about 15mins (from Midi) to Brussel-Noord (restaurants, shops loads of options) • Caveat: There wasn’t much to do in Midi (from my perspective). However, to explore I took a 30min walk to Grand-Place, and Brussel-Centraal (station and area) which ties in with the above statement. Facilities: • 1 main restaurant for breakfast and dinner • 1 main bar • 1 lunch time restaurant/lounge area with loads of seating options if you want to plug in your laptop and work as you eat. • Exceptional hygiene standards visibly noticed everywhere - staff and facilities. Restaurant/Room Service: • Same menu shared by restaurant and room service. • Not a whole load of variety to choose from but each meal was great. • Breakfast offering was ‘city-centre’ good too. It had enough of the basics, which was always well replenished and the staff were there in a couple of minutes with fresh tea/coffee.

clean, comfy, breakfast opened early, so close to train station, easy walk to interesting parts of town

HATED the design of the shower. huge step over a wall to exit tub, floor of which was very slick when wet. I am tall and fit and felt uncomfortable exiting shower. they need to install a hand rail for easier entrance and exit from tub/shower. attractive bathroom but horrible functional design.

The checkout staff were incredibly nice to deal with on both occasions.

There was no food available in the bar or restaurant after 10.30pm. The bar shut at 11pm and these times seem odd for an international station with people arriving late. We could find nothing either in the station or nearby.

A return visit for us looking for a stopover for an early Eurostar trip to London the following morning. The hotel was very busy & hectic in Reception this time (we were later told that it was fully booked), but the staff remained unflustered, efficient & professional, & were just as friendly & helpful as on our previous visit. One of our 2 rooms wasn't available when we checked-in (we were early & this wasn't a problem for us) but we were able to move into the other one straight away, much to our relief! Our rooms on this visit were also extremely clean & well laid out for a short stay. The beds & pillows were super-comfy & the bathrooms were immaculate, with high quality toiletries to use. This would be our first choice hotel for future trips to Brussels: we liked the all-round good quality & thought it excellent value. It has an entrance inside the train station itself & this was a big plus for us when deciding where to stay. The Eurostar terminal is just yards away (& the hotel is almost next door to the station's Haagen Dazs outlet which opens at 6am - what's not to like?!). We didn't use the facilities or the restaurant so we cannot comment on those. Our experience at this hotel was a very positive one & we'd happily recommend it.

No negatives.

We stayed for a 1-night stop-over for an onward train to Germany the following morning. The hotel's location to Brussel's Central Station was key in our decision - we could go into the hotel without leaving the Station. The hotel was immaculate, the staff were smart, friendly, efficient & helpful. We were very comfortable in the rooms we were given & felt that the price we were charged was appropriate. The rooms were very clean, the walk-in showers were excellent & a pleasure to use after our long journey, & the toiletries supplied were of a high quality, We enjoyed our stay there & opted to return on our homeward journey back to the UK. We didn't use the facilities so cannot comment on those & we didn't use the restaurant so cannot comment on the food. We would definitely choose this hotel on our future travels. We did request: high rooms, together if possible (we reserved 2), walk-in showers & view of the station - we were very pleased that all of our requests were met!

We don't have a single negative thing to say about this hotel & were very happy with our decision to stay there. We've read some negative comments about the hotel, but our experience was faultless.

Amazingly quiet given it is right by the railway tracks. We hardly heard a thing, so peaceful. The bed was super comfy and it was so handy for Eurostar and train connections. Whilst it is a fairly standard chain hotel everything is nicely done with attention to detail. It was a relaxing end to our trip knowing we could step out the door and be at Eurostar check in within 5 mins. The staff are friendly. We went to the Sunday market in the underpass - fruit, veg and clothes stacked high.

The hotel is superb but you just need to watch your valuables in the area around - it feels quite edgy.

I had 48hours+ in Brussels so Pullman hotel was the perfect location for me and the Eurostar terminal is right next to the hotel side door leads into the lobby (500m walking distance within the Brussels's centre Midi station). Special thank you to the front desk gentleman Achene, who is so helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for him. Great asset to the establishment! I'm extremely happy with my room on level 8! Spacious, and full amenities in the showroom. Separate toilet in a different room which I love when staying in the hotel. Complementary daily still and sparkling, tea and coffee within the room. In room safe is provided just above the small fridge in the room. The restaurant is on the first floor within the hotel where they serve daily breakfast from 6:30am - 10am, and it's part of my hotel package but I didn't go. The hotel gym and sauna are on the third floor. Great to see complementary fresh fruits (apple and pears) provided in a bowl as soon as you walk in the gym room. I love how quiet my room is and this is a must for me whenever I stay in a hotel.

The morning call was requested for 7am the day before, but the automated call came through at 7:15am but I was already up so not an issue for me on this occasion.

Great staff. Special shout out to Guido and Ritcher in the Victor restaurant. Your customer service skills were exceptional. Was great seeing your patience and spirit of excellence as you manourved round a large group booking but also all the other customers. You did great!!! Food was perfect. Location was great for my needs - but appreciate it's not in the social hub area of Centraal. However it was only one stop on the IC to Centraal. That said, Pullman being in Zuid/Midi is a good 'communter/connection' station. Room was spotless.

Rates could always be cheaper.

This has become a firm favourite of mine to stay. Convenience for Eurostar and Thalys is unbeatable. Arrive, greeted by superb friendly staff. Able to check in, freshen up and straight out to enjoy the city. Very comfortable bed, great amenities

Very little to fault, sometimes the air con can be be a bit temperamental. Price can be a little high, though reasonable if booked in advance. The benefits of convenience for late arrival or early departure on Eurostar outweigh any small down sides. If I was staying for longer and exploring Brussels I would stay elsewhere, but as a top & tail of a Belgium trip via Eurostar I don't think this place can be beaten

I like the fact that the hotel was very close to the station and the guy at the reception was very nice, he even upgraded our room from classic to superior at no extra cost, everything about the room was exceptional, the hotel was very modern and clean, comfortable bed, and the complimentary wi fi was a bonus, I would recommend this hotel to anyone, good value for money, excellent service, friendly staff. I’ll definitely stay in this hotel again 👍

I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about this hotel