This being our 2nd break to Brussels in 6 months, we could not unfortunately get booked into Le Meridien Hotel this time. I do not think the Metropole Hotel website is a good representation of itself. It looks ok on website but in fact is dark and dingy. The entrance at night looks bright and cheerful with the bright lights but inside is a different matter, and reminded us of an old railway station often seen in old films. The recepton is the same, dark and dingy and uninviting, and also the lounge area. The dining room is brighter, the rooms poor average. My husband and I are well travelled and like all types of accom. but this hotel is well overpriced. Breakfast is one set price (28 Euros) for a combination of continental and full, ridicuous. So we chose to go to Le Meridien, and have brilliant continental choice breakfasts of boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, meats, cheeses, salmon, rolls, different breads, toast, yoghourts, fresh fruit to peel, or from bowls, plus all the tea,......
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