Best Hotels in Sablon

Brussels' Sablon district is a wonderful base from which to explore the city. It's a stylish area — the northern part of the old city — which is crammed with designer shops like Ralph Lauren and Dior, and indulgent Belgian chocolatiers like Pierre Marcolini or Wittamer. And while it's not slap-bang in the city-centre, it boasts the gorgeous gothic Église Notre-Dame du Sablon, and is just steps away from the lively square Place du Grand Sablon with its weekend antique market. The best hotels in Sablon are as chic and luxurious as the area itself, ranging from luxury high-rises set above designer shops, to a minimalist stay on a quiet street near Place du Grand Sablon.

For luxury

• The Hotel is a high-rise luxury hotel, perched in a designer shopping district, with commanding views over the city. Smart rooms offer stunning city views and marble bathrooms, there's a chic bar, on-site spa, and gourmet restaurant — all just a stone's throw from Ralph Lauren and Dior, and just a 15-minute walk from Grand Place.

For a stylish sightseeing stay

• 9Hotel Sablon has a more artsy vibe. It's a chic hotel just off Place du Grand Sablon. Minimalism is the name of the game here, the rooms light and contemporary with white walls and big windows. It's an excellent location for sightseeing (the museums and art galleries are within walking distance), and it's just a 10-minute walk from the Grand Place — but it's primed for peace and quiet. A stylish base for a city break.

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