When initially planning my trip with a travel agent, she was having difficulty finding a place to stay in the city center that was at a price acceptable to me. I was searching on the internet one day, and happened to find the site link, which is a USA-based agency with rental properties all over the globe. I assumed that an apartment would be even more expensive than a hotel, but to my surprise, it was $15 a night less! I booked the property immediately, and loved my stay there.
For $95 per night, I had a spacious studio apartment in the heart of Brussels, just off the famed Avenue Louise area. The studio had a small kitchenette, with enough pots, pans, cutlery and such that I could have served dinner for four. Just around the corner was a small grocery store, where I bought breakfast items for my stay. (While dishes, pots, and pans are furnished, food items are not.)
The building offers 24-hour desk service, direct-dial phones, TV, laundry facilities, parking, sauna, and a gym. Also included in the rate is weekly maid service; should you prefer more frequent service, it is available for an extra charge. Additionally, there is a breakfast room, where a hot and cold buffet is available for about $9. I thought this was fairly pricey, but gave it a try one morning when I''d run out of groceries. It was heaven and worth every penny. In addition to all sorts of fruit, cereals and pastries, there were eggs, ham, sausages, and freshly-made crepes....more than enough to keep you full until dinner....or maybe even breakfast the next day!