Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels
Belle Époque grand dame meets creative Belgian salon. The architecture is aristocratic — vaulted ceilings, gilded accents, ornate mouldings — but the programming skews contemporary: Michelin-star chefs, a celebrity mixologist, a Sisley spa, and a concert series revived after 50 years.
The Palm Court has no reservation required — drop in for afternoon tea or a glass of wine even if you're not staying
Why It Matters
One of Brussels' most celebrated historic hotels, originally commissioned by King Leopold II in 1909 and host to Winston Churchill, Andy Warhol, and Salvador Dalí. After 17 years of closure, a €150m restoration by Corinthia has brought it back as a full-scale culinary and wellness destination, with two Michelin-starred chef partnerships and the city's only Sisley spa.
The Grand Hotel Astoria sat empty on Rue Royale for 17 years, its Beaux-Arts facade peeling, developers scared off by the cost. Then Corinthia spent €150 million and four years putting it back together. It reopened in December 2024 as arguably the most significant hotel launch in Brussels in decades. The Palm Court alone — with its reconstructed 11-metre stained-glass skylight and grand piano — is worth walking in off the street to see.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Belle Vue Penthouse
The most compact of the five penthouses at 90 sqm but positioned on the top floor with city views. Butler service included. Private terrace. The 'Belle Vue' name tells you what to expect: a proper Brussels skyline outlook from above.
90 sqmBrontë Penthouse
A 180 sqm top-floor penthouse with sweeping city views and butler service. One of the larger penthouse options. Private terrace, generously sized living areas, marble bathrooms. Named with the literary elegance that characterises the hotel's broader room naming approach.
180 sqm
Deluxe Junior Suite
A larger take on the Junior Suite format. Separate living area, marble bathrooms, elevated finishes throughout. Sits in the mid-suite tier and represents good value relative to the upper suites.
Deluxe Room
A step up in space from the Superior. The Deluxe category keeps the same palette of blue and rust gold inspired by the building's history, with more breathing room and typically quieter courtyard orientations. Marble bathroom, full GA Design fit-out.
38 sqmDeluxe Suite
Upper-tier suite with generous proportions, high ornate ceilings and full marble bathrooms. Some have balconies. The interiors draw on the building's Louis XV heritage while staying comfortably modern in feel.
Grand Deluxe Room
The largest of the standard room categories at around 42 sqm. Regal opulence is the design brief — high ceilings, ornate mouldings, plush furnishings. Some look out over the historic façade. All the same amenities as the Deluxe, scaled up.
42 sqmGrand Deluxe Suite
One of the largest standard suites in the inventory. Sweeping proportions, signature rust-gold and blue interiors by GA Design, marble bathrooms. The kind of suite that makes checking out feel like a minor tragedy.
Grand Gallery Penthouse
The largest accommodation in the hotel at 330 sqm. Two bedrooms, top floor, city views, and its own private fitness room and massage room. Butler service throughout. This is the hotel's flagship address — the penthouse that hosted distinguished guests of the King, updated for a new century.
330 sqmGrand Masters Penthouse
A 300 sqm two-bedroom penthouse suite with butler service. Big enough to use as a genuine private residence for a few days. Two bedrooms, multiple living areas, marble bathrooms, and the scale to host a small private dinner if needed.
300 sqmGrand Suite
At the top of the standard suite tier before the signature collection. Grand proportions, historic architectural details preserved throughout, marble bathrooms with full amenities. Designed to reference the hotel's royal origins.
Junior Suite
The entry point to the suite tier. Separate living and sleeping areas, with the full marble bathroom treatment. Designed by GA Design in the hotel's signature palette. Good option for longer stays where the extra space matters.
Royal Heritage Suite
A 180 sqm signature suite with butler service included. The name nods to the hotel's royal origins — commissioned by King Leopold II for distinguished guests of the Crown. Private living and dining areas, marble bathrooms with soaking tub, and an interior that takes the heritage aesthetic as far as it goes.
180 sqmSuperior Room
The entry-level room, and it still arrives with marble bathrooms, Diptyque amenities, and views over Rue Royale. Warm bronze and soft neutral tones throughout. Compact by grand hotel standards but thoughtfully designed. A room for sleeping well and heading out, not lingering.
30 sqmSuperior Suite
Spacious suite with well-defined living and sleeping zones. One of 31 suites in the hotel's main inventory. Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Designed to feel residential rather than transient.
The Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A classical and chamber music concert series revived after 50 years in the hotel's historic Salon Elisabeth. The original Astoria Concerts ran from 1975 as Sunday morning chamber music events. Now reimagined by Corinthia as a flagship cultural programme.
Live jazz in the Astoria Club space. A more intimate evening format than the main concert series — live music meets relaxed bar atmosphere.
An in-hotel Belgian luxury retail concept championing local brands. Fashion, fine jewellery, design objects, and fine art — including names like Maison La Collection and Daniel Ost alongside emerging designers. Open to hotel guests and the public.
The hotel offers curated city experiences including private museum tours, Art Nouveau architectural itineraries, and bespoke shopping in the Sablon district. Bookable through concierge.
A dedicated fitness centre equipped with Technogym and BLXBOX kit, with personal training by former Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor Paul Tucker. Accessible 24/7 for hotel guests; available to non-guests via spa membership or treatment booking.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Modular meeting rooms with modern AV technology, historic ballroom, Salon Elisabeth (also used for concerts and private dining), and private dining rooms. Flexible for everything from intimate corporate dinners to larger conference events.
Technogym and BLXBOX equipped gym, 24/7 access for hotel guests.
Located within the spa. Wholesome seasonal salads, revitalising shakes and nourishing dishes. Plant-based focus.
Corinthia's own award-winning loyalty programme with curated benefits and exclusive experiences across their global portfolio.
A sheltered courtyard attached to Under The Stairs bar. Open seasonally, weather permitting. Walk-in seating only.
Lap pool and heated vitality pool (34°C) with waterfall cascade and hydro massage jets in the spa. Stunning vaulted ceiling above the pool area.
Aroma-infused steam room and hammam in the spa.
Contrast bathing facilities for the full thermal circuit experience.
Hotel car available for guests.
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