Jelena Z.
Yelp
You know what I really dig about staying at an Aloft property? You can count on a consistent experience, whether you'll be sleeping in Brooklyn or Brussels. Though it doesn't sound like a major coup, landing a HUGE hotel room in Europe is exactly that - a major coup! And though you'll be missing out on the charm of holing up in a local hotel, the Aloft successfully marries deep value and fresh style. Yes: I am a fan!
Though the location isn't exactly ideal, it's not inconvenient, either - the property is located about 5-minutes from the Schuman metro stop. Actually, it would be less than a 5-minute walk but you'll be climbing uphill. Just another reason to pack light! And if you're planning on heading to the center of town (of course you are), the Aloft is only a quick 4 stops away from the heart of Brussels.
Hotel amenities include free wi-fi for all guests, printers so you can obtain a hard copy of your boarding pass (or print off that gifted Hot Chip ticket, as in my lucky case), a 24/7 snack station filled with drinks and sandwiches (no room service), a gym and a full-service bar.
Loved my king-size bed (not exactly easy to find in Europe). Loved the price (low point redemption for free nights for Starwood Preferred members/otherwise, about $75 USD/night). The only thing I didn't love? The janky hair dryers... having to manually hold the power button the entire time you are drying your hair is cumbersome and eventually, painful.
Definitely recommended, if you don't mind staying just outside the city center to save a few bucks.