Showing posts with label hotel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hotel. Show all posts

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Conrad Hotel, Brussels









It is a little while since I have stayed at this fine hotel, but I came across a few pictures of it while cleaning up my hard-drive, so said that I would share my opinions with you ....

The hotel is situated set back from a cross-roads, and close to lots of great shops, pubs and restaurants. Actually, there is a very high-end selection of shops located in a little boutique mall around the hotel, including one spectacular toy shop, and another yummy delicatessen!

The Conrad appears to be popular with the well-off of Brussels, as I lost count of the number of Porches, Ferraris, Bentleys etc. etc. that were parked there during my stay!

The lobby is very plush, and does give a very good impression of the hotel as a whole; and the check-in is an efficient and pleasant experience.















On entering, the room certainly proved no disappointment ! A large (comfortable) King-sized bed, bedecked in opulent finery ....




And lots of room to stretch out and relax on the setee or lounge chair too !


The bathroom didn't disappoint either, with Bath, separate shower, and marble everywhere ....

Views out over the rooftops of Brussels were also nice, and this set my wife and I up for a wonderful stay ....

Oh, and before I forget, the breakfast in the morning was delicious, with an extensive selection of furits, breads, cereals and cooked options. Enough food to feed a hungry farmer, as we say in this part of Ireland !!

I would compare the experience at the Conrad Brussels to that of the Conrad Dublin - both keep very high (and consistent) standards, and I would have no hesitation in returning to either!

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Radisson SAS Style Hotel, Vienna

Only because my usual Hilton / Starwood properties were all priced well over €200 per night did I look at the Radisson SAS Style – and I am glad I did!

Centrally located in Herrengasse, within walking distance of many good restaurants, wine bars, and the obligatory Irish pubs, “The Style” certainly lived up to its name….

Right from my arrival in a very “mod” lobby, this hotel exudes a modern, relaxed atmosphere. The staff is bilingual English / German, and friendly, and the rooms (of which there are only 70 or so) are a good size, and well-appointed. Free WiFi and a free (small) Mini-bar complete the package at this hotel.

I did not use the Fitness room in the basement, although I visited it on my arrival, and intended to do so the following morning – the extra 30 mins sleep won hands down though! The basement contained about 6 or 7 pieces of new-ish equipment and the sauna area was also attached to the gym.

About a €10 and 10 min taxi-ride from the CAT (City-Air-Train) station, this hotel comes highly recommended from me, for a business or a leisure stay in Vienna!

http://www.radissonsas.com/