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Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
Brussels, Belgium · Corinthia · Grand Luxury
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels opened in 1910 as the Hotel Astoria, commissioned by King Leopold II for the Brussels International Exposition and designed by architect Henri Van Dievoet in an eclectic Beaux-Arts style. Guests over the decades included Churchill, Eisenhower, Hirohito, and Salvador Dalí, and the hotel hosted the secret 2001 government talks that decided the fate of Belgium's Sabena airline. It closed in 2007 and stayed vacant for 15 years until Corinthia reopened it in December 2024 after restoring its original two-story glass roof.
- 125 rooms
- Opened 1909
- Neighborhood: Quartier des Libertés - Vrijheidswijk
- Architect: a²-Metzger et Associés Architecture, the Architecture office of Francis Metzger: principal architect
- Interiors: G.A Group
About Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
- Architect Henri Van Dievoet, a nephew of Joseph Poelaert (who designed Brussels' Palace of Justice), furnished the original 108 rooms in Louis XV style with hot water and electric chandeliers, luxuries in 1910.
- After Belgium's Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde married in 1999, King Albert II and Queen Paola hosted their reception at the hotel.
- The hotel's two-story, 15-meter glass roof vanished after 1947 due to leaks; Corinthia's restoration team rebuilt it from period photographs, with its original colored stained glass.
- The guestbook also lists Konrad Adenauer, David Ben-Gurion, writer James Joyce, singer Maurice Chevalier, and violinists Yehudi Menuhin and David Oistrakh among its guests over the past century.
- Chamber-music recitals called Astoria Concerts have run at the hotel since 1975, now staged in the historic Salon Elisabeth as part of its revived cultural program.
- Spa thermal areas by Barr & Wray; lighting by dpa Lighting Consultants; acoustics by Buro Happold.
Restaurants and bars
- La Paix — Restaurant
- Le Petit bon bon — Restaurant
Experiences
- Salon Elisabeth — Historic salon accommodating up to 150 guests.
- Meeting rooms on the Mezzanine Floor — 450m² Belle Époque meeting and conference space with terrace and hospitality room, up to 150 guests.
- Private dining at La Paix — Private dining room for working lunches and client dinners, opening soon.
- Historic Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert shopping — High-end boutiques offering leather goods, artisanal pralines and designer furniture, a short walk away.
- Botanical Garden and Palace of Justice visits — Brussels landmarks within easy reach, including the Botanical Garden orangery and the Palace of Justice stairway.
- Art exhibitions nearby — Works by René Magritte and James Ensor at nearby exhibitions, a short stroll away.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- International Hotel & Property Awards — Spa/Spa Hotel (2025)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
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