The Dominican
Brussels, Belgium
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Is The Dominican good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: opera-house position; central yet quiet; nice bar. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Brussels opera-side calm”
The Dominican is a beautiful, well-located Brussels hotel directly behind the opera house — central yet calm, five minutes to transport, walkable to the metro, restaurants and a safe upmarket district. Rooms are comfortable, the bar is nice, food is good, and staff are friendly throughout — Antoninah at reception is named. Repeat guests always return; the lobby, restaurant and room environments all rate highly.
- Rooms
- Comfortable rooms in a beautiful building.
- Service
- Friendly service; a receptionist was named.
- Location
- Behind the opera house, central yet calm.
- Food
- Good food and a nice house bar.
- Facilities
- Great lobby, restaurant and bar spaces.
- Opera-house position
- Central yet quiet
- Nice bar
- Repeat-guest loyalty
- Sauna
- Gym
- Parking
Best forCity breaksSightseeingBusiness trips
How it compares
The Dominican ranks #11 of 125 hotels Staylist lists in Brussels and #8 of 54 4-star hotels there. At about $204 a night it is 11% above the median for 4-star hotels in Brussels ($184). The closest listed alternative is Hotel Fleur de Ville, 100 m away (score 9.2).
About the hotel
- Address
- Rue Léopold 9, Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, 1000, Belgium
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 2007
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Brussels International Airport (14.95 km) · Train Station: Sainte Catherine (0.61 km) · Metro: De Brouckère (0.33 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Hotel Fleur de Ville100 m · 9.2 · $222
- Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels100 m · 7.5 · $216
- easyHotel Brussels City Centre100 m · 7.2 · $166
- B-Aparthotel Grand Place100 m · 6.5 · $223
- Floris Arlequin Grand Place Hotel Brussels200 m · 5.8 · $199
Amenities
- Sauna
- Spa
- Gym
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Multimedia display system
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Dutch
- Halal meals provided
- Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
- Room service
- Elevator
- No smoking in public areas
- Garden
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Dominican?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at The Dominican?
- Yes: parking.
- What wellness facilities does The Dominican have?
- Sauna, Spa, Gym.
- How far is The Dominican from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Brussels International Airport, about 14.95 km away.
- How far is The Dominican from the centre of Brussels?
- About 0.5 km.
- Is The Dominican suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.