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hotel amigo, brussels
Atmosphere: The doormen at the Amigo set the tone for this compact luxury
hotel situated one block behind the Grand Place. Friendly, efficient and smart,
they exude confidence that theirs is the best hotel in Brussels and they take
pleasure in welcoming you in.
An old prison bought up by Sir Rocco Forte in 2000, the Amigo has been lavishly decorated in red and buttermilk by Forte’s sister Olga Polizzi. She’s added some humourous touches to the 174 rooms with prints by Belgian surrealists Marcel Broodthaers and René Magritte. Bathrooms are illustrated with framed miniatures of Hergé’s Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock.
Plus points: The Amigo is perfectly positioned mid-way between the Grand
Place with its pubs and jazz clubs and the business district. Food in the
Bocconi restaurant is excellent and the two-course business lunch is good
value at €27. There’s no pool but you can work off all that Belgian beer in a
fully equipped Technogym on the first floor.
Minus points: You can spend far too long waiting for the lift – there’s just one
to serve five floors. Also, there are rather fierce notices in the wardrobe that
show the cost of every item in the room should you be inclined to larceny.
Tech talk: In-room internet access costs €20 per 24 hours. Wi-fi in the public
areas is even more expensive at €25 for 24 hours.
Cost: Standard doubles from €205. Breakfast is an extra €30.
Hotel Amigo, Rue de l’Amigo 1-3, Brussels, +32 (0)2 547 4747
www.hotelamigo.com
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