The Mercure Royal Crown Brussels is a large eight story modern hotel set on the city's prestigious Rue Royale, located 50 meters from the lush Botanic Gardens and the Botanique metro stop. The 313 air conditioned rooms are decorated in cream with brown and red accents, with modern furnishings. Rooms have separate sitting areas and are equipped with Internet connections, cable television, minibars, and trouser presses.
Guests can wine and dine in the Rue Royale restaurant, open daily for lunch and dinner and serving local and international dishes. Those on business will find 19 conference rooms, a range of business services, exhibition space, and an Internet access area. Guests can also workout in the well equipped fitness room and unwind in the sauna. In the evening, guests can relax with a drink in the bar, or dine in room via the round the clock room service. Parking is available onsite (fee. Brussels' imposing Grand' Place, the famous Mannequin Pis and Avenue Louise (shopping are all less than two kilometers from the hotel. The hotel is approximately 16 kilometers from Brussels Airport. The airport's railway station can be found on the basement level, below the terminal building. Airport City Express trains to the city depart around every 10 30 minutes to Brussels' three main stations, including Gare du Nord, which is approximately 300 meters from the hotel. Metered taxis are also available outside the arrivals hall; licensed cabs have a yellow and blue emblem. A fast, cheap way to get around Brussels is via the extensive tram system. The metro stop is Botanique, 50 meters from the hotel.