Sonian Forest, Brussels hotel rooms at the Independent

"This hotel was good value for the price and location was excellent. The room did have a musty smell and they only cleaned once during our five night stay. The self service was relatively easy...but i would have appreciated cleaning at least every other day. Location was excellent. Loved the restaurant across the street...we ate there twice...and we could walk to the Michelin Guide Vietnamese which was also excellent. Near shopping and the metro so easy to get to the train station for the airport. The view was of another building and we did have construction early one morning. That being said, comfortable beds, good water pressure in showers. Little space to hang and put away clothes. Also only C type converter plugs fit so it was okay for my Cpap machine but not so good for my hairdryer which kept overheating. Not sure i would stsy again...but it was decent value. "

"Have to ask the staff at least 4 to 5 times to drop in the towels, facial tissue and cosmetics "

"Very fresh and good selections for breakfast. Excellent staff and location!"

"Did not get breakfast but fellow travellers did and said it was excellent. Nice last drink roof top bar."

"Chaotic breakfast service. Staff not allocated to sections , if you ask for something they never come back to you"

"The location is in the old town, just few minutes walk to the Brussels central train station, and to many attractions, museums, restaurants and stores. The rooms were clean and efficient. Breakfast was basic but enough to have something to start the day. Staff was helpful."

"Very clean, large rooms and 8-10 minutes from the Diegem train station. Shuttle to & from airport is convenient. Breakfast is plentiful but the same each day. Gym is across the way at another hotel and very small. Quiet area but absolutely NOTHING around—you must go elsewhere for food, coffee, etc. "

"Thanks. It was a nice stay."

"Great stay in a clean, fresh & upscale hotel in the heart of the south side close to metros, EU, and many tourist attractions. Best area to stay in if a tourist for leisure or business."