Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 10 miles (16 kilometers).

An airport shuttle service runs every 15 minutes from the Gare Centrale railway station and taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Brussels.

The Brussels underground system (the metro) connects the hotel with the rest of central Brussels within 20 minutes. The metro station closest to the hotel is Gare Centrale. There is also a wide choice of buses and trams. The hotel can order taxi cabs on request.

The Atrium Restaurant - Situated in the central courtyard of the atrium, which also features an original 12th century Romanesque wall, this restaurants offers a cheering ambience and serves a full buffet breakfast and informal meals. International cuisine and Belgian specialty dishes are served for lunch and dinner and snacks are available throughout the day.

The Sea Grill Restaurant - In possession of a coveted Michelin star, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant is widely acknowledged to be one of Belgium’s finest. Signature dishes served in this intimate and classically-styled dining room include Carpaccio of scallops and pan-fried goose liver and there is an award-winning wine list to match. The restaurant also has two private rooms for up to 16 diners and a Walk-in Cigar Humidor - a room designed to preserve cigars in perfect condition in which guests may select the cigar of their choice.

Bar Dessine - Tin-tin, Lucky Jim and Gaston are just a few of Belgium’s famous cartoon characters who grin down at drinkers from the walls of this intimate watering hole. The smart bar, decked out with capacious black leather armchairs, offers one of the largest selections of single malt whiskies in Brussels in addition to an unsurprisingly abundant choice of Belgian beers. Bar snacks are also available.

Amenity highlights: The hotel boasts an impressive central courtyard contained by a glass-roofed atrium towering above at the 8th floor. It is in this light-filled and airy courtyard that guests enjoy informal meals and afternoon tea. Guests who wish to sample fine cuisine dine in the celebrated Sea Grill Restaurant, while fitness enthusiasts take full advantage of the John Harris Fitness Centre.

Insider tip: Belgium is, of course, famous for its premium beers and most bars serve the local brew until 5 AM. However, the great variety and strength of Belgian beers (more than 12% abv in some cases) could prove challenging for the less experienced drinker. It is worth remembering that even the fruit beers, which may taste as light as lemonade, are highly potent.

At the John Harris Fitness center, guests can work-out in the well-equipped and airy glass-fronted multi-gym, unwind in the jetted tub or sauna or book a massage or sunbed. Qualified trainers are on hand to assist those of all fitness levels.

The hotel offers a dedicated business center with comprehensive services, including video conferencing facilities and a choice of 18 conference rooms and suites.