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Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
The Belle Époque Grand Hotel Astoria of 1910, restored and reopened by Corinthia in December 2024 with 126 rooms, a 1,200 m² spa and chef-led restaurants.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury heritage hotel
- Area
- Rue Royale (Royal Quarter), Brussels, Belgium
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- corinthia.com
Good to know
- Spa with thermal circuit
- Fitness
- Cocktail bar
- Brasserie
- Afternoon tea
- Suites and penthouses
Why we recommend it
The Grand Hotel Astoria is one of the great Belle Époque hotels of Brussels, and after years behind closed doors it is once again open to guests. Built in 1909 to designs by the architect Henri Van Dievoet, it opened in 1910 in time for the Brussels International Exposition. The hotel closed in 2007, and after a long restoration it reopened as the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria on 9 December 2024. The building has been a protected monument since 2000.
The restoration created 126 rooms, including 31 suites and a set of signature suites and penthouses. Rooms range from Superior and Deluxe rooms with views over the Rue Royale to suites inspired by Parisian apartments, some with private terraces. The penthouses take their themes from Belgian art and history, among them the Grand Masters Penthouse, with artworks inspired by Bruegel and Rubens, and the Grand Gallery Penthouse, inspired by the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert.
Food and drink are led by well-known Belgian names. Le Petit bon bon is a brasserie overseen by the chef Christophe Hardiquest, and the hotel is preparing a gastronomic restaurant with chef David Martin. Under The Stairs is a cocktail bar led by Hannah Van Ongevalle, and afternoon tea is served beneath the hotel's skylight. The Corinthia Spa covers 1,200 square metres, with a thermal circuit, treatments and fitness facilities.
The hotel suits luxury travellers, couples on a special trip and anyone who appreciates historic architecture restored with care. It is also well placed for business visitors, with the Royal Quarter and the European institutions within easy reach. Expect prices at the very top of the Brussels market.
Book the spa and restaurant in advance if they are important to your stay, and ask about room views when you reserve, as rooms facing the Rue Royale have a different outlook from those at the back. Arrival by train is simple: Brussels-Central and Brussels-Congrès stations are within walking distance.
The Rue Royale links the Royal Palace and the Royal Park with the Botanique and the Congress Column. The Cathedral and the Comic Art Museum are a few minutes away, and the Grand-Place is a pleasant walk downhill.
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels FAQs
When did the Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria open?
The Astoria first opened in 1910 and reopened as a Corinthia hotel on 9 December 2024 after restoration.
How many rooms does it have?
126 rooms, including 31 suites and a group of signature suites and penthouses.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The Corinthia Spa covers 1,200 square metres, with a thermal circuit and fitness facilities.
What restaurants and bars are there?
Le Petit bon bon by Christophe Hardiquest, the Under The Stairs cocktail bar and afternoon tea beneath the skylight.
Who designed the building?
The architect Henri Van Dievoet; it was built in 1909.
Is the building protected?
Yes. It has been a protected monument since 2000.
Where is it?
At Rue Royale 103, close to the Royal Park and the Cathedral.
How do I get there by train?
Brussels-Central and Brussels-Congrès stations are within walking distance.