The Plaza hotel, which was built in 1930 in the heart of Brussels's historical and cultural district on the major thoroughfare between the Nord and Midi railway stations. The building was modeled on the famous George V Hotel in Paris. In 1996, this independant hotel was completely renovated in a spirit of traditional luxury combined with the most modern equipment. The hotel offers a wide range of high quality facilities and services such as 9 meeting rooms, a reception room for cocktails, 193 rooms and suites, the restaurant and bar l'Esterel, a business centre as well as a fitness centre.