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Sofitel Brussels Europe
Brussels, Belgium · Sofitel · Core Luxury
On Place Jourdan in Brussels's European Quarter, the neighbourhood housing the European Parliament, the European Commission's Berlaymont building, and the Council of the EU within minutes, the Sofitel holds the only rooftop bar in the entire EU district, with views over Parc Léopold and the square whose legendary Maison Antoine chip stand was hailed by the New York Times as serving the best french fries in the world.
- 150 rooms
- Opened 2006
- Neighborhood: European Quarter
About Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Parc du Cinquantenaire, with its triumphal arch built for Belgium's 50th independence anniversary in 1880, is a ten-minute walk from the hotel.
History
Sofitel Brussels Europe is located in the European quarter of Brussels, adjacent to the European Parliament and key EU institutions, making it a natural home for diplomats, lobbyists, and officials from across the continent. The hotel's position at the heart of the EU's administrative district gives it a unique geopolitical context. Brussels's dual identity as Belgium's capital and the de facto capital of the European Union has made it a major business travel destination, and the Sofitel serves as a prestigious address within this diplomatic landscape.
The setting
Sofitel Brussels Europe faces Place Jourdan in Etterbeek, a lively square at the heart of Brussels's European Quarter, which evolved from 19th-century bourgeois residences into the nerve centre of EU diplomacy. Adjacent Parc Léopold — a former royal zoo now an English-style garden housing the House of European History — provides a green buffer beside the hotel, while the Parc du Cinquantenaire with its triumphal arch is ten minutes on foot. The European Parliament, European Commission's Berlaymont building, and the Council of the EU are all within minutes, making this the natural address for delegates who also seek the neighbourhood's celebrated café culture and the legendary Maison Antoine friterie on the square.
Restaurants and bars
- The 1040 Restaurant — Restaurant · Belgian
- The Roof by THE 1040 — Restaurant
Experiences
- The 1040 Bar — Artisanal beers with views over Parc Léopold.
- Pet Experience — Stay for a dog or cat with a comfortable bed, personalized amenities and pet-friendly restaurant access.
- Family stay — Family getaway with attention to children, grandparents and personalized service.
- Sustainable luxury programme — Efforts to eliminate single-use plastics, use local seasonal produce and reduce food waste; Green Key certified.
Amenities
- Balmain toiletries
- Feather beds
- Rain showers
- Business center
- Indoor parking (parking not included)
- Meetings & Events team
- Bespoke catering for celebrations
- Pet Experience package
- In-room breakfast (Romantic Getaway offer)
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