Originally, the 1522 building served as a prison, but later it underwent a big transformation and became Hotel Amigo, housing royalty and nobility in the bustling city during the Brussels World's Fair in 1958. Joining Rocco Forte Hotels in 2000, the space now hosts travelers from around the world, but the elegance and artistic flair of the hotel’s latter period remain. Wander over 17th-century flagstones, observe 18th-century Flemish tapestries and check out prints and original works by Belgian painter René Magritte.
Inside the beautiful Brussels hotel, you will find fine dining at Ristorante BoCConi, a lounge and bar that’s great for light bites and craft cocktails, a modern fitness center and amenities for kids of all ages. Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel features 154 rooms and 19 suites, each with clean lines and splashes of abstract art and color. And, because Hotel Amigo boasts an excellent location right in the historic city center, it's close to shops, cafés, museums and cultural sites.
Shoppers will want to hit rue Antoine Dansaert, a creative hub of independent boutiques and cutting-edge ateliers. This is the street to discover local designers and up-and-coming labels.
Debuting in 1847, Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert is one of Europe’s oldest shopping arcades. The sprawling Florentine Renaissance-style arcade houses everything from shops selling luxury jewelry to chocolate. Stroll through its Galerie de la Reine, or Queen’s Gallery.