Designed in harmony with Brussel's historic architecture, the hotel overlooks the Grande Place and is 500 meters from Cathedral St Gudule. The hotel's 64 guestrooms, decorated in warm shades with wood furnishings, all feature air conditioning, complimentary newspapers, satellite television and minibars. Bathrooms have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and a telephone. Guests can prepare for a day of exploration with a hot cold buffet breakfast while browsing the morning papers. The hotel offers a range of conference facilities with audio visual equipment for up to 200 people. At day's end, guests can enjoy light South American cuisine in the Barista Lounge or on the outside terrace overlooking the historic Grande Place. There are many other sights to see close to the hotel including Victor Hugo's house (3 blocks away and the world famous Manneken and Janneke Pis (3 blocks away. An ice rink is built in the Grande Place every December where guests can watch shows or take to the ice themselves. Brussels can be viewed from the air on a helicopter sightseeing tour of the city care of Heli Services Belgium. Zaventem Airport is 14 kilometers or a 15 minute drive from the hotel. The airport's railway station can be found on the basement level, below the terminal building. Airport City Express trains to the city depart approximately every 10 30 minutes to Central Station, 150 meters from the hotel. Metered taxis are available outside the arrivals hall