Expert reviews
“Craves, a boutique hotel in a historic building right off Grand-Place, opened its 75 rooms (with interiors by the London design studio Saar Zafrir) in 2022.”
“Having had a complete makeover and rebranding, it doesn’t take long to appreciate the selling point of Craves, whose stylish, speakeasy-style Art Deco bar and accompanying Middle Eastern restaurant draw the eye as you make your way to the reception.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Craves Hotel in Brussels is this really cool boutique spot smack in the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from the Grand Place. The whole vibe feels like stepping into a chic burlesque dream.
Think deep petrol blues, velvet textures, floral wallpaper, and Art Deco touches everywhere. There are 75 rooms, some even with a private entrance, and the interior design is all about ambience: cozy, intimate, and a little bit bold.
But it’s not just about the looks. Craves has a full culinary side, too. On the ground floor is Le Conteur, a restaurant that feels like a celebration every night, with bold flavors and a “joie de vivre” kind of spirit.
For late-night drinks, there’s Scène, their speakeasy-style bar tucked away in the hotel. It’s perfect place to chill, sip a crafted cocktail, and soak in the moody, sophisticated atmosphere.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
25 December 2025
Very good choice for the centre of Brussels
Location
One of the two rooms was a bit small
23 December 2025
It was okay but wouldn’t return for sure.
The location was great as it’s close to the Christmas markets. The room looked quite decent and clean.
The entrance looked dark and dodgy. During our stay, there was always a guy smoking pot right at the entrance. It was really unpleasant. There was no kettle in the room. We had to go to the first floor to get hot water for tea, which was not very handy. We were on floor A and the insulation was not that great as you could hear noises from the street despite having all windows closed.
20 December 2025
Loved the Craves and would recommend it.
Location is just perfect for Christmas markets and attractions. Decor and lighting is really great.
Not Much room for guests to have a drink in the bar area, a few times some of our group went up to bed where they would have had drinks. The mattress toppers slip off, which makes it uncomfortable. One of the 3 rooms we had was not properly cleaned.
18 December 2025
Very central location, decent facilities
The location is very central and the facilities are fine. The hotel has a bar and a restaurant, which seemed popular.
There was a noise in the room, coming from AC or from the heating system.
16 December 2025
Perfect location
Yes, the entrance of the hotel is through Craves restaurant, so do not worry and just walk in :) Location was perfect, just minutes walk to every central touristic locations. There is a market next to the hotel and also a secure underground carpark very close. My room (226) was looking at the back, it had no view but it was very quiet. The room was very very small but location compansates this and it was perfectly adequate for one person's short stay.
No fridge in the room.
15 December 2025
Fabulous
Location is excellent. room was lovely and comfortable Restaurant attached to hotel was excellent
Smell from bathroom drains
15 December 2025
Very good
Nice hotel in a great location, close to the city center and with easy access to public transportation (Metro, bus). Very comfortable rooms and nice and helpful personnel. I truly recommend
The coffee facility out of order in the morning - impossible to prepare coffee although the capsules are provided in the room In the evening - the noise from the restaurant on the ground floor a little disturbing
15 December 2025
Would use this hotel again.
We went for the christmas Market and you couldn't get a better location, the hotel is right in the middle of the 2 main sites for the Markets, even if your not there for the markets the location is still perfect. Rooms are decorated lovely.
Nothing to really moan about, our roof was small but still had everything we needed.
14 December 2025
Fabulous
Excellent interior design
10 December 2025
Location is wonderful, hotel and room are charming, breakfast is awesome.
Location is wonderful, hotel and room are charming, breakfast is awesome.
No option to prepay and the options are for double or two single beds
7 December 2025
Excellent location, close to all activities, clean rooms and nice staff
Location was perfect, close to all site seeing places. Breakfast was varied and price fair. The cleanliness was exceptional and the staff super nice.
The room was smaller than what we expected and there was no closet to put away our close. It was a bit tricky since we stayed for four nights.
7 December 2025
Fantastic stay would definitely recommend
The location was fantastic with a lively atmosphere The staff were polite and breakfast really yummy
The only two things let it down - one shower head couldn’t be adjust very well to get a decent shower but lots of hot water. Second - it would have been nice to be open for some fresh air
6 December 2025
Fabulous
Perfect location close to everything, very clean and very kind staff. Recommend it for sure for vacations.
The breakfast could have more variety.
3 December 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast was super good, tasty and a lot of choices. 👌🏻
Coffee machine didn’t work properly.
1 December 2025
Very good
The location is perfect near the citycentre !
The shower is not comfortable. If you don't close very well the door the water gets out!
27 November 2025
The staf was unfriendly
Location
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26 November 2025
In the heart of Brussels living the Art Deco style
Very central location in the heart of Brussels, near the metro station. The rooms are always fragrant and decorated in Art Deco style. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. The ground floor features a bar and restaurant that create a lively atmosphere.
Nothing in particular.
24 November 2025
Fabulous
Really exceptional hotel! The location is just perfect and you are basically close to everything. The staff was really professional and helpful. All the recommendations from our side.
Nothing in particular
24 November 2025
Great place to start exploring Brussels
Great location, perfect to start exploring Brussels right away. The room was clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable.
20 November 2025
It was only a short stay, and didnt really have much interaction with staff. Location was perfect
The location was great, near to everything.
19 November 2025
Fabulous
Clean room- perfect location- nice staffs
17 November 2025
Pleasant
Room decor and location
Room was a bit cold, there was an electric heater which was okay. No window insulation, so noise from street was loud
16 November 2025
Good money for value seen the location right across the grand place
Perfect location, comfy beds and all facilities as expected, staff at the reception were fast and professional
The only downside was the bathroom, which was clean enough as the room but it could do with some touch up or renovation
14 November 2025
Really happy with our stay- thanks
Really central location, reception staff really helpful and thoughtful. Breakfasts were great. Rooms cosy.
No kettles in room.
12 November 2025
Pleasant
Good location, good staff and cleanliness
10 November 2025
Decent hotel, Great location, unique interior.
We loved the location. Central to lots of attractions. Busy street but quiet inside which was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Bedroom area nice and big. Would stay again.
Breakfast okay but could be better, some hot food wasn’t super hot.
9 November 2025
Pleasant
The location was great, art decor was interesting. Breakfast was a treat.
Coffee should be in each room not central on a floor which if making 2 cups is a nightmare to carry, use lifts and open room doors. Decor although interesting creates gloom being all dark green. Am sure does not meet most people's expectations of a modern hotel.
8 November 2025
Fabulous
Location
Small room
6 November 2025
very good
staff and location and breakfast
rooms without worderobes
6 November 2025
Would stay again but only in main hotel
breakfast staff
we had to ask to be moved back over to the main hotel. Didnt like the stairs in 47
5 November 2025
Good choise if you come to Brussels
Location and place
A little expensive
5 November 2025
First time in Brussels and the hotel sufficed for our needs of a decent enough stay.
Decor and style of brand, also the Halloween vibe and coffee station was a nice touch. Also located in a great location and is quiet.
Bathrooms could be better in line with the room itself and the rest of the hotel. Maybe a chair or small sofa for the rooms for extra comfort.
4 November 2025
Well located, clean hotel.
Spot-on location. Good breakfast. Clean room.
Busy, noisy bar/restaurant meant hotel of second importance. Plus very darkly lit corridors.
3 November 2025
Fabulous
Loooved the interiors. Staff was very nice as well. Location is perfect.
Breakfast was disappointing. I've decided to buy it additionally after seeing reviews and it was not worth it. Choice was very limited, items were not named and cooold. For this price you can get something much better in the city.
31 October 2025
Very good
We booked the hotel because of the style; the room looked good, but was extremely small. The restaurant in the main building looked very good/stylish. The hotel was very close to sights and restaurants
We had a room across the street from the main building and there was no elevator. We had to carry our suitcases through the narrow staircase.
30 October 2025
Very comfortable. Please thank staff for sending on a forgotten hat
Location was good. A noisy area so we appreciated your earplugs
Took us a while to get used to the strange rose decor
30 October 2025
Pleasant
Good decoration, good location, clean.
Too much noise from the restaurant in downstairs.
29 October 2025
Great stay for prime central location
Comfy bed. Fantastic location!!!
Our room was really small and one day we had no shower gel in our bathroom
28 October 2025
Superb hotel in central location
Central location Great room size and facilities
28 October 2025
Everything tip-top!
Very convenient location, friendly and helpful staff, tasty breakfast (could be a bit more variative from day to day).
Not really anything.
28 October 2025
only stayed 2 nights but was noisy outside both nights-everything was good
room was very nice, decor was quirky
26 October 2025
Fabulous
Nice big room, great windows, and food amenities in the room.
Stairs, small shower, no clawfoot tub
26 October 2025
Great place to stay to explore Brussels
Great location and friendly staff
Had a few issues with the fire alarm, but safely resolved!
23 October 2025
Would stay here again. Good location.
Close to everything you want. Quiet rooms. Coffee maker in the room. Next door to market.
21 October 2025
A great pity about 1st night.
Location.
First night supposedly upgraded to 3bed suite with complimentary items across the road. The room was great but no sleep ALL night due to street noise. Considered booking into another hotel but they very quickly found us a twin room at the back of main hotel for remaining nights.
21 October 2025
Lovely hotel right in the heart of things
Comfortable bed in the heart of Brussels. So close to everything. Staff were friendly and asked if I wanted a street view or a quieter room.
20 October 2025
The hotel was in a perfect location for the places we wanted to see on our 2-night trip
Very good location. Buffet breakfast was generous. The room was simple but comfortable - adequate for a 2 night stay.
No coffee/tea-making facilities (coffee machine was on a different floor). The room was rather cold, and one of the curtains had come off its hooks.
20 October 2025
Comfortable room at a great central location
Comfortable room in the middle of the city centre, at walking distance from the central station and from many touristic highlights. Our room was located at the back of the building, away from street noise. There were complementary snacks and wine in the room, which we were pleasantly surprised by!
Our room was in a different building across the street, which made the coffee facilities that were apparently located in the main building inconvenient for us. There was a coffee machine in the room, but there were no mugs to drink the coffee from. Also no tea bags or water cooker in the room. There were air-conditioning machines just outside the window, so we kept the window closed to keep out the noise.
18 October 2025
I enjoyed the stay, fabulous city, fabulous hotel
Fabulous location, clean room, helpful staff. Breakfast was very good.
Was very noisy up till 5am, couldn’t sleep well. Tea & coffee machine is not in the room, so had to go to the coffee room to get one was a bit tiring.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Ironing service
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Daily housekeeping
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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25 December 2025
Great Stay