Scenic Hotels in Sint-Joost-ten-Node

"Pros: 1. **Convenient Location:** The hotel is right above various transportation hubs, including bus stops, tram stations, and a subway station. 2. **Close to Train Station:** The train station is large and very close; I walked there in 8 minutes, and the path was good, making it easy to pull my luggage. 3. **Modern Room Amenities:** The room has full electronic controls and air conditioning, so the hardware facilities are quite good. 4. **Modern Art Vibe:** I really liked the modern art atmosphere throughout the building. There were also many art books by world-renowned modern artists nearby, which I took some time to browse. 5. **Fresh Linens:** The bedding was relatively new, well-laundered, and neatly ironed. 6. **Excellent Breakfast:** The breakfast was fantastic! There was a chef making omelets to order, smoked salmon, and a variety of hot dishes every day. 7. **Shopping Nearby:** There's a large shopping mall and a commercial street just across the road. Cons: 1. **Housekeeping Issue:** One day, I turned on the 'make up room' light and left. The housekeeping department didn't clean my room. When I returned in the evening and saw them outside the neighboring room, I asked them to clean mine as soon as possible, and I went to the lobby to wait. After an hour and forty minutes, I came back, and the room still hadn't been cleaned. This felt disrespectful to me. I spoke to the front desk, and after a few more tens of minutes, I inquired again, and the room was finally cleaned. This issue didn't happen again. 2. **Water Stains:** Some of the facilities had white limescale, which should be cleaned more thoroughly."

"This hotel is perfectly fine for the price. The reviews saying it's scary to go there aren't very accurate. It's just a typical train station area with typical homeless people, nothing new. The room itself is well-maintained, and the staff are polite and nice. The only thing I didn't like was that the luggage room was full, and they offered to let me leave my bags in the lobby without taking responsibility. I did, and everything was fine, but it seems like for a chain hotel like this, luggage storage shouldn't be an issue."

"Hygiene: The room was very clean. Service: The service was also quite good. They even hand-wrote a welcome letter during check-in, which was a nice touch. Environment: Convenient stores and restaurants are quite close by. Facilities: The shower stall was a bit small, and there was no bottled water in the room, but overall it was fine."

"The staff were incredibly friendly, from the restaurant to housekeeping and the front desk. The room was a bit small, but for Europe, I'd say it was quite spacious. The decor was rainforest-themed – a design that really depends on individual taste. We had a twin room, and the two beds were easily pushed apart. The small stone table next to the bed, where the phone was placed, was a bit wobbly and could easily be knocked over, so be careful not to drop it on your foot. The bathroom was semi-separated (wet and dry areas), as the shower only had a half-glass partition, meaning water would splash out. Remember to lay the bath mat on the floor to avoid slipping. I loved the illuminated, extendable magnifying mirror – perfect for when I put in my contact lenses. Cleanliness was excellent. The bath towels were good quality, and the tissues and toilet paper were thick (finally, not those flimsy single-ply ones, if you know what I mean!). The shampoo left my hair feeling very dry, and the conditioner was just average. However, the shower gel and body lotion smelled fantastic! You can buy them in the lobby for 38 or 28 euros, I think. There's a water dispenser by the elevator where you can fill the glass bottles from your room with ice water. The bottles are small, so I asked for an extra one, which was just enough for two people. The sandwiches downstairs were pretty good. The hotel is super conveniently located, just a few steps from the Rogier metro station, making it easy to get anywhere. However, do be aware of loiterers in the area. For me, the only downside to this hotel was that if the bathroom door was left open, the room would get a sewer smell."

"Hotel at a great location, mins to tram, metro stations. Train station is only 10min walk away. Carrefour express is opposite too. Room is very spacious, with huge bed. Interior design  visually was so so but practically comfortable. Staffs were friendly and helpful."

"The hotel itself is beautiful and well-kept, with a stylish interior. However, my overall stay was disappointing due to poor service. I stayed for three nights and was asked at check-in if I wanted my room cleaned during the stay. I said yes, and on the second day I reminded reception in the morning that I would like the room cleaned. When I returned at 4:30pm, nothing had been done — the room was still uncleaned and the sheets unchanged. When I raised this with reception, the staff were not helpful and instead of simply arranging for the cleaning, they asked unnecessary questions and did not resolve the issue. This really let down the experience. As for location, the hotel is not in the city center, so you do need to travel to reach most of the main attractions. That said, the train station is only about a 7-minute walk, which makes it manageable. In summary, while the hotel itself is beautiful, the lack of reliable service and less convenient location mean I would be hesitant to stay again."

"Very convenient location with only 1 min walk to metro. Big hotel with a lot of rooms and the rooms are in good size. Rooms are clean and nice and with coffee machine provided as well."