Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel
Hotel · Pl. de Brouckere ·
Refined rooms, Italian dining, historic former prison steps from Grand Place
Refined rooms, Italian dining, historic former prison steps from Grand Place
"Also in Brussels and just one train stop from Ghent, this property is positioned as a plush option for travelers who prioritize white-glove service and a highly polished, luxury hotel experience over staying directly in Ghent’s more low-key hotel scene." - Lindsay Cohn
"Hôtel Amigo is one of our favorite spots to settle in for the night. Located right next to the city’s main square, the Grand-Place, it’s a takeover of a former prison, and is now one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. The Renaissance building, modern comforts and artworks by René Magritte, cartoonist Hergé and others come together to create an inspiring environment." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Around the corner from the Grand Place – there is no closer hotel – history is serious here: the building is over 500 years old, the cobblestones in the lobby date to 620! Expect, however, 21st-century sensibilities in cool and untortured room décor and expert Belgian touches throughout."
"No, your mastery of languages hasn’t led you astray—“amigo” isn’t a French or Flemish word. Rather, when the Spanish controlled the city in the 16 th century, they misunderstood the Flemish word for “prison,” and so the city jail earned its incongruously friendly nickname. Now one of Brussels ’ premier luxury hotels, under the discerning eye of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, the landmark has finally earned its name, welcoming celebrities, captains of industry, and international dignitaries into its refined space. Designed by Forte’s sister and longtime collaborator, Olga Polizzi, the hotel blends contemporary Italian and Belgian styles—clean-lined furnishings, velvets and Belgian linens in muted tones, soaring windows framed by heavy drapes—with distinctive Flemish classics like Magritte paintings and original flagstone floors. As impressive as it all is, especially when paired with its acclaimed fine-dining restaurant and popular bar, the real star is the view, which, from most rooms, includes the city’s famous town hall."
"When you get to Brussels, make your base at the Hotel Amigo, where centuries-old architecture meets contemporary design. It's mere steps away from the Grand Place, or main square, a central location that makes it easy to hit all of Brussels's must-sees."
