Catalonia Brussels in Brussels

Stayed here for 3 nights, over the New Year holiday. It's located in the heart of Saint-Gilles village in Brussels. It's within walking distance to public transportation and a Carrefour Express.

The room did have a small mini fridge which was great for leftovers. Like many places in Europe, the room had 2 twin beds pushed together. We had to push them back together a couple times as the mattresses wandered a bit. They didn't have comforters but luckily they had a spare blanket in the closet. I definitely needed it.

The tub was deep but curved so I didn't feel steady getting in and out of the bath. I definitely felt like I would slip. There is a heated towel rack that really never got warm while set to the highest setting. They also have a traditional bidet, which is grossly inferior to modern bidet toilet seats.

The room had windows that opened, which was nice for getting fresh air. The TV had a couple English language channels which was nice.

The elevators were the smallest I'd ever been in. There was enough space for me + 2 large check in suitcases that my husband pushed into the elevator. He had to ride in a separate elevator. I cannot imagine if a single parent was travelling with small children how they'd get their luggage in and out of the elevator without staff assistance. I can't even imagine someone in a motorized wheelchair being able to fit into the elevator.

There was spa water in the lobby on one of the days and then it disappeared. I've never been to a hotel where they just stop putting our water in the lobby for guests. There is a restaurant attached and was quite busy every day that we were there.

This hotel primarily caters to Spaniards, but the front desk does speak English. Overall, I liked that the hotel felt clean and was in what felt like a safe area, but the slippery tub, chilly twin beds and elevator situation was annoying enough to not be 4 stars.

Visited: December 2025 & January 2026

Price was ok, a bit far from the center but some good restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. Public transport route from the train station does drop you off on the other side of the large prison.