The earlier reviews say it all. A "good value" hotel (probably means cheap) in a very handy location. It's near for Bruxelles-Nord /Brussel-Noord (Brussels North) station (but which itself wins a prize for being one of the least user-friendly in Europe). This hotel plays on its history but it lets itself down on basic international hotel items: an early check-in... More

Ok, first of all let's say I needed a place REALLY a few meters from my destination (I had five intense working days). And yes the hotel was exactly there. You can't deny it is very well located - a few minutes from the train station (Brussels Nord, so you may reach the airport in less than half an hour),... More

Over the years I have stayed in Brussels many times and tried most of the mid-price hotels. I still love the Colonies. The name is embarrassing, especially if you work for a global organisation. And the hotel is simple with no luxury touches. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Security now very high, not sure why, with key to get in, make lift... More

We set to have a short trip to Canterbury, Brussels and Brugge. We spent lovely time in Brussels going sightseeing and enjoying ourselves. Hotel was very basic, very dated and overpriced. However, must admit in a good location, not far from city center. Room had no kettle and to make tea or coffee was not an option. Also hotel does... More

As others had stated, we had our reservations about the hotel after reading some negative reviews, however what we encountered was perfect for what we had planned in Belgium. Hotel des colonies isnt a luxury hotel, the service is friendly, but it's bog standard - dont expect your bags to be taken to your room, or any room service etc.... More

Just returned from a 4 night stay here with my S.O. I was slightly anxious to read some of the reviews having already booked the trip but was pleasantly surprised by how clean and spacious the room turned out to be. The hotel is just a short walk from Grand Place and situated near plenty of restaurants and shops. Free... More

I was on a business trip and stayed in a room for 4 nights in November 2012. The room was spacious, clean, and the bed was comfortable. The appliances were all working - WiFi, TV, heater, hot water. My room which was located further from the lobby was quiet. However, the rooms closer to the lobby might be noisy, because... More

I stayed here in summer 2012 with two other friends and the hotel had no problem accommodating 3 of us in one room. Despite having 3 beds in the room it was still very spacious and had plenty of room unlike the other hotels we had stayed in on this trip. The location is ideal and the room was quiet... More

This is a very comfortable and reasonable hotel. We paid approx 55 euros per night, and for that very good price we got possibly the most comfortable hotel bed ever, lots of hot water at any time, a quiet and convenient location (approx 15 mins walk from the Grand Place, and only 100 meters from the nearest metro station), and... More