Mercure Hotel Brussels Centre Midi

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mercure Hotel Brussels Centre Midi, in Sint-Gillis / Saint-Gilles, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Mercure Hotel Brussels Centre Midi, in Sint-Gillis / Saint-Gilles, is one of those. The reasonable location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, within an easy walk of the city centre, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and a small spa, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With well over 5,900 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €119 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Stack Mercure Hotel Brussels Centre Midi against the better-known names in Brussels and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.