The Usual Brussels, Brussels

Amenities

The Usual Brussels offers an innovative self-service check-in system using QR codes for a contactless arrival. The U, the hotel's bar and restaurant, serves locally sourced food and drinks throughout the day. A 24-hour staffed reception, luggage storage, and soundproof rooms with key card access are standard. The elevator provides easy access to all floors, and the property has CCTV, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box for security.

Rooms

Each room features a mix of warm woods and calming tones, with rainfall showers and LED TVs. Complimentary vegan amenities are provided in the bathrooms, and rooms include a coffee machine and a mini fridge. The hotel offers quadruple rooms accessible for families, and the beds are firm with good quality mattresses. Sustainability is built into the rooms with cork walls and separate rubbish bags for paper and plastic.

Location

The hotel sits in Brussels City Centre, surrounded by shopping streets, local eateries, and pedestrian-friendly areas. Grand Place is a 10-minute walk away, and Manneken Pis and the Botanical Garden are within easy reach. Rogier metro station is a 5-minute walk, and Brussels Central Station is close for trains to the airport and other cities. The location is also near Christmas markets and the shopping district.

Dining

The U serves locally sourced food and drinks from morning until evening, with a focus on vegan and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes freshly cooked poached eggs, oat milk, and a variety of breads and pastries. The hotel's café also attracts local residents through a street-side window, offering coffee and pastries throughout the day. No daily cleaning is provided for short stays, but guests can request fresh towels and amenities.

Family & Sustainability

The hotel holds sustainability certifications and offers a 30% discount for guests arriving by train when booking directly. Family-friendly accommodations include quadruple rooms, and the elevator and self-check-in make arrival easier for families. The lobby has a free filtered water station. Rooms are cleaned only on request, reducing water and chemical use. The hotel is located near the botanical garden and pedestrian-friendly streets for family walks.

Highlights

Location: 10 min walk from Grand Place, 5 min from Rogier metro

Dining: The U restaurant with vegan & gluten-free meals

Rooms: Quadruple family rooms with rainfall showers

Sustainability: 30% train discount, cork walls, waste sorting

Check-in: QR code self-service with 24-hour staff support