Ustel Hotel is a friendly, welcoming 3 star hotel just steps away from the South/Midi Station (Terminus Eurostar-Thalys). Guests should try the hotel\'s restaurant \'la Grande Ecluse\' which is set in the machinery room of the former great 19th Century lock of the river \'Senne\'. This river does not exist anymore and the restaurant is a unique reminder of the industrial history of the area. Ustel Hotel is a family-owned and run hotel with a friendly and helpful staff and offers all the comforts of a modern hotel with a personalized service. * Effective November 1, 2015: City tax is payable by the guest directly to the hotel. * La Grande Ecluse : Contemporary design meets 19th century industrial history in the restaurant, which offers French bistro and Mediterranean cuisine. Located in the old machinery room of one of the Senne’s locks, the restaurant opens onto a terrace for al fresco dining in fine weather and overlooks a Japanese style garden. * Les Fringues : Wooden décor gives Les Fringues a warm, intimate feel. Light snacks and a changing daily menu are available inside or outside on the veranda overlooking the garden. * Guests can browse the daily papers and take advantage of Internet access in the lobby lounge. The hotel operates a round the clock front desk service with a safe deposit box and guests with cars will find parking nearby. Facilities for business guests include meeting and conference rooms and secretarial services. * Ustel Hotel has 114 modern guestrooms with dark wood furniture compliments patterned fabrics and neutral paintwork. * All of the rooms have cable/satellite TV, direct dial telephones and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Ustel Hotel is located closed to the heart of Brussels. You will find, at 5 minute walk, the Thalys and Eurostar that will take you across the Belgian Borders. A 15 minutes walk along the busy Midi street takes you to the famous Grand Place. The airport is 20 minutes away by taxi... It\'s location is very practical. Comfortable accommodation and a surprisingly welcoming terrace at the backside of the hotel... * Airport - 15 km * Gare du Midi Train Station - 0.5 km * Lemoniers Metro Station - 0.1km * The Grand palace - 1 km * Royal Palace and the Cathedral - 3 km * The Sablon Antique Market - 1 km