Slina hotel in Brussels

The problem here isn’t with the accommodation itself, but with the invoicing - which is a complete mess. The host doesn’t understand that they need to issue an invoice for the full amount, not just the amount reduced by the Booking.com commission. I had a long correspondence with them, but they still didn’t provide a proper invoice, which raises the suspicion that the host may be committing tax fraud.

The accommodation itself is basically clean, apart from a few inconveniences. The bed was really uncomfortable. The power outlets are old. The toilet seat was broken. The TV remote didn’t work - most likely the battery was dead. But there were towels and liquid soap provided.

I do not know where to start, but let me explain my experience with that place.

First of all, everything is online included in accessing the room. They have digital key through their website which is questionable whether advantage or disadvantage. But, all was easy, smooth process to me!

Location: OmG! I knew that location was not perfect I was ready to see anything. So, I would say not much surprised me, especially as a solo traveler. If you have a better option you just go for it. You can watch the video, all the neighbourhood is like that in the evening. I could not feel safe honestly and tried to be at the hotel by 11. I walked everywhere, it takes around 17 -20 min from there. There is also bus possibility if you prefer, number 46, not sure if visible on the pic. I never used any city transportation, walked always.

Room: was ok, simple, bed quality etc. But the room I stayed at was on the street, it was noisy. Plus, the pipe system in hotel was not perfectly insulated, so I heard all the water gone through the pipe which is not really pleasant while sleeping. However, in room equipment was written as coffee machine supplied. There was nothing. It is placed just in the downstairs in the hall.

Facility: wifi worked, but elevator was a bit creepy, too. Honestly, I took a risk and booked because of last moment organisation. Thank God nothing bad happened. But if you have other option, a bit pay more and feel relax. So, you dont have to worry to go back early to hotel.

A decent motel near Gare du Midi station- about 10 minutes by foot. Clean. Cheap.