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Craves, Brussels

Rue du Marché aux Poulets 32, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.”

Fodors review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Craves, Brussels. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.2 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Brussels

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What guests liked

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

4.0
Willians

27 January 2026

Nice experience

I like the stay, the people in the Bar are soo friendly.

The breakfast can be better, we eat out of the hotel for better price and more options.

3.5
Michael

26 January 2026

Fine, but would not stay here again.

Location

Dark decor throughout. Furnishings in pubic areas badly maintained: chipped paint, dead plants, curtains hanging of rails.

3.5
Ilker

25 January 2026

Pleasant

Location

4.5
Adrian

16 January 2026

Great visit

Quiet tidy and comfortable room

4.0
Julie

12 January 2026

Very good

Stylish decor Comfortable & clean V central location

Noise from the nightclub goes through to the bedrooms

4.5
Penny

9 January 2026

Fabulous

Very nice location near the Grand Place.

The hallway was a bit dark, needs more lighting.

3.5
Rob

5 January 2026

Pleasant

Very good location. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Unfortunately, this hotel is very tired and needs an update, even down to the toaster at breakfast barely working, with the function knob dropping off all the time Bathroom very dated.

4.0
Richard

2 January 2026

Perfect location but could be nosy at night

The location was perfect (but you cannot get a taxi right too it so have to walk a bit with cases). And the buffet breakfast was really good

The restaurant/bar on the ground floor is incredibly nosy in the evenings - cannot sit to have a quiet drink (cannot hear anyone talking) and I’d hate to be on the floor above it

4.0
Omaima

1 January 2026

Very good

Good location and very clean rooms, nice breakfast and kind staff. Good vibes by night in the weekend and very nice deco. I'd definitely come back whenever in Brussels

The fact that you have a very late check in at 2 is not flexible for people who come earlier

4.5
Larkina

29 December 2025

Fabulous

I liked the hotel's location. The room is too small for a double, and you can hear everything very loudly—people walking in the hallway and a baby crying through the walls... This makes the hotel a two-star hotel. The breakfast is very modest.

I эThe room is too small for a double, and you can hear everything very loudly—people walking in the hallway and a baby crying through the walls... This makes the hotel a two-star hotel. The breakfast is very modest.

4.5
Akshaya

27 December 2025

Fabulous

Location was really nice. Room was clean and spacious, overall nice place to stay.

4.0
Vasyl

27 December 2025

Good

Good

Good

4.5
Ellen

25 December 2025

Great Stay

We loved this hotel. It was so cute and quirky. Friendly helpful staff and a great location.

4.0
Konstantinos

25 December 2025

Very good choice for the centre of Brussels

Location

One of the two rooms was a bit small

3.5
Anna

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.

4.0
Lesley

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.

4.0
Florea

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.

4.0
Emremin

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.

4.5
Karen

15 December 2025

Fabulous

Location is excellent. room was lovely and comfortable Restaurant attached to hotel was excellent

Smell from bathroom drains

4.0
Anna

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

4.5
Paul

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.

4.5
Ioannis

14 December 2025

Fabulous

Excellent interior design

4.5
Arron

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

3.5
Carla

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.

4.0
Anna

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

4.5
Andreas

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.

4.5
Reda

3 December 2025

Fabulous

Breakfast was super good, tasty and a lot of choices. 👌🏻

Coffee machine didn’t work properly.

4.0
Claudia

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!

3.5
Senola

27 November 2025

The staf was unfriendly

Location

All

4.5
Michele

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.

4.5
Ivan

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

4.5
Marcus

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.

4.0
Elias

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.

4.5
Farzaneh

19 November 2025

Fabulous

Clean room- perfect location- nice staffs

3.5
Marcel

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

3.5
Sarah

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

4.5
Andrew

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.

3.5
Shaji

12 November 2025

Pleasant

Good location, good staff and cleanliness

4.0
Suzanne

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.

3.5
Joanne

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.

4.5
Shai

8 November 2025

Fabulous

Location

Small room

4.5
Tamar

6 November 2025

very good

staff and location and breakfast

rooms without worderobes

4.0
Brendan

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

4.0
Victoria

5 November 2025

Good choise if you come to Brussels

Location and place

A little expensive

3.5
Christopher

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.

4.0
Ian

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.

4.5
Anna

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.

4.0
Manuela

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.

4.0
Jane

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

3.5
Aydemir

30 October 2025

Pleasant

Good decoration, good location, clean.

Too much noise from the restaurant in downstairs.

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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