HotelChatter - Brussels

You Can Thank a Chinese Airline for Brussels' Next 5-Star Hotel

JetSetCD — 2012-01-27T16:03:14-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6193/hotel_sanya_HNAresort.jpg" class="top"> The HNA Resort Sanya (obviously not Brussels) Hotels and airlinestwo peas in a pod, or occasionally, the same pea. Airlines that have successfully spun off hotel chains are many; off the top of our head we can name Pan Am (Intercontinental Hotels), SAS (Rezidor/SAS) and Icelandair (IcelandAir Hotels). One that's lesser known, however is the Asian carrier Hainan Airlines and their chain of "business hotels" throughout China. They're 40-something in number, so it's not a boutique venture or anything; Hainan is serious and the good Tripadvisor reviews of their properties reflect this. Naturally the next step is to make a big move towards a luxury development in a city outside of Asia. In Hainan's case, that city will

Radisson Blu Channels New York's 'Flair' From Brussels

ASchechter — 2011-09-20T08:50:01-05:00

What pops into your head when you think of a New York-inspired hotel room? Turquoise carpeting? A Nespresso coffee machine? Black walls? We only ask because those are the three main features that make up the newly-unveiled "New York Mansion" business class rooms at the Radisson Blu Brussels. Now, we know Brussels has the whole mood ring hotel concept down pat. But, New York? We're not so sure.

These rooms are supposedly going for "sophisticated," but we can't help feeling the design is a little all over the place. That armchair? The bedspread? The clashing headboard-wall combo? The only New York vibe we're getting from this room is its size (small).

Brussels' Pantone Hotel is Like a Little Embassy for Colors

JetSetCD — 2011-02-22T14:20:28-05:00

Oh man—we haven't checked in on Brussels' new Pantone Hotel in almost a full year, but it looks like the New York Times is even slower, since the colorful hotel only just hit their radar.

The Times' T Magazine takes a deeper look inside the hotel, including its beanbag-outfitted roofdeck, mod lounge and appropriately vibrant breakfast buffet. There's not a review, per se, but they do state something we absolutely agree with, and that's the fact that Brussels suffers from a lack of cool hotels like this. The Pantone is filling a need there, and its rooms from $137 including free WiFi are hopefully a hit.

The MaxHotel in Brussels is One-Star and Proud of It

juliana — 2010-12-14T15:33:55-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/maxhotelbrussels.jpg" class="top">We were recently tipped off about a new hotel concept in Brussels, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/MaxHotel+Brussels/local/4766">The MaxHotel</a> which is a one-star hotel and supremely proud of it. But unlike most dodgy one-star hotels, which are really a small grotty step above a hostel, the MaxHotel promises guests "brand new, very shiny, non smoking, equipped with flat screen tv and WIFI connection, individual air-conditioning and private bathroom." That sounds promising. MaxHotel also has done away with the front desk, allowing guests to check into the hotel via automated kiosks in the lobby. These kiosks will do everything a human used to do, even deliver your messages. (But just in case, MaxHotel will have humans on hand.)There's also no restaurant or bar

We're Dye-ing Over The Pantone Hotel in Brussels

juliana — 2010-05-20T09:30:40-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/pantoneroom1.jpg" class="top"> <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1649699/pantone-licensing-hotel?partner=rss">Fast Company</a> reported yesterday on a very new type of designer hotel--<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Pantone+Hotel/local/1739">The Pantone Hotel</a> in Brussels. Yes, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantone">Pantone</a> as in the company that created a precise-color matching system by which all designers of anything live and dye by.The company, while extremely well-known in its industry, is looking to reach out to real consumers. Hence, The Pantone Hotel.<blockquote>Designed by Belgian interior designer Michel Penneman and Belgian architect Olivier Hannaert, each of the hotel's 59 rooms, which range from $84 to $184 a night, is inspired by different Pantone color palettes. On-site Pantone Color consultants are apparently available for "color consultations and educational seminars on color psychology and trends." </blockquote> But what we love, absolutely love,