Reviews of The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels 4 stars
Rue Léopold 9, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
#38 of 197 hotels in Brussels
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 411 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 24 July 2022
Anthony
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were excellent, welcoming and helpful
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 22 July 2022
Yasmin
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Great stay - lovely staff - good location!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I would say only a little more attention to the cleaning of the rooms and stocking up in the room including teas/coffees. Disappointed that only one small water bottle given a complimentary when there are two persons in the room!!!
Lovely hotel and reception staff so welcoming and even leading up to the trip they have always been so VERY helpful over email and giving good advise locally for which I am very grateful - THANK YOU.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 15 July 2022
Mohammad
Saudi Arabia26 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
check in process not smooth.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Raoul
Belgium16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Supper”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was ok
Top
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 11 July 2022
Gill
United Kingdom13 reviews9.0“Lovely hotel, very central. Super staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Lack of herbal tea bags; only given 3 per day!
Very comfortable, spacious room and bed. Lovely staff. Very quiet.
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 5 July 2022
Julia
Belgium10 reviews8.0“shame not to get the type of room you booked.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
asked for two beds. only got one. wanted to pay with Bancontact and room was charged to my credit card anyway. barman is absolutely charming
beautiful
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 27 June 2022
Lee
United Kingdom5 reviews120 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
lovely 5 stars.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 15 June 2022
Patti
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote10“We will be talking about our stay at the Dominican for a long time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only one bottle of complementary water per room per day. It would have been nicer if they gave one per guest. If you used the water for the coffee in the room there was none left to drink without purchasing some.
We loved everything about this hotel! It is centrally located - walking distance to the train station, attractions, restaurants. It is on a side street so even though we were minutes from everything it was very quite in the hotel. There is a restaurant on property with a pretty courtyard we had some drinks and small bites one night and it was so beautiful. The concierge was excellent. Each one was so friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations and directions. We easily took a day trip to Bruge - train station is a 10 minute walk. Concierge gave us recommendations of what to see and do in Brussels and Bruge.
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 7 June 2022
Linda
Norway7 reviews2 helpful votes10“Highly recommend the Dominican if you are going to Brussels!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
We stayed at the Dominican for our wedding in Brussels. The hotel accommodated us perfectly, the breakfast was delicious, the rooms were lovely, and we enjoyed every minute there!
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 6 June 2022
Glenn
Belgium16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom could use some refurbishing
Beautiful building/room Very comfortable bed Very quiet room (courtyard room) Friendly staff
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Marjolein
Belgium2 reviews9.0“excellent breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
room size
breakfast
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 28 May 2022
Helen
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, beautiful hotel bar and restaurant, comfortable beds, nice shower
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Philippe
Luxembourg56 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“one of my favourites in Bxl”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
If anything, the bathroom is a bit dangerous with the slippery showers. They should do something about that and meanwhile just be careful :) But this is only to fill the 'what did not you like' ;) clean all over in any case.
I like this hotel for the location, special atmosphere, friendly and polite staff, room and bed, and the breakfast of course. Nespresso coffee in the room too and they give you an umbrella if needed. It is hard to fault it, I go there every time I need to be in the center. Great stay once again.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Amanda
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Blackout blinds not good. Upgrade to room overlooking square meant more noise.
The location
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Kathy
United States9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
clean friendly room size
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Cyrille
France1 review9.0“pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the patio was closed at 22:00
the location, the design
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Audry
Netherlands25 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“great location good restaurant and bar”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the room shower was not clean
location restaurant & bar
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Brian
United Kingdom1 review9.0“very good, excellent staff”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
breakfast was not value for money
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 20 April 2022
Inna
Belgium31 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Unique design, peaceful atmosphere, beautiful fireplaces and friendly team!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Serving of tea in the restaurant and in the room should be different. Otherwise it is strange to pay for the same tea you have in the room in the restaurant. Can be more premium, quite budget option.
Very good location on a beautiful square next to the all restaurants and shops. Very lounge atmosphere , great to relax and to work also. Great terrace, very peaceful overall. Great design, decorations, fireplaces.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Annmarie
United Kingdom17 reviews10“Great hotel great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked everything
The hotel is in a superb location, it is beautiful hotel and the staff were friendly, accomodating and attentive. The bed was especially comfortable.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Anthony
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“great location very helpful staff comfortable beds”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Courtyard Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
staff and location
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Trudi
Australia19 reviews7.0“Overall a positive stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We didn’t know about the roadworks in La Rambla which made access to the hotel & pick up & drop off on our tours difficult. It’s a great position other than that - but would have been useful to know prior. Room was good, hotel is very nice.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Peter
United Kingdom1 review6.0“Overpriced, but ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quality of the rooms is not good enough for the price, does not match expectations from the entrance
Nice lobby and bar, good location for a lot of restaurants and grand place
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Lizzie
United Kingdom10 reviews11 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
First room safe was broken, moved room, second room lights not working. Fixtures broken in bathroom. Corridors very dark and dingy. Room had 1 small window looking onto another wall, very dark. Restaurant closed both evenings
Staff were fantastic, especially front of house. Couldn't do more to help. Bed very comfortable. Great central location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Frank
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote4.0“I didn't like the hotel as it was dark and that gave the impression of an old rather dirty hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room and the hotel felt grotty. It was dark and just appeared to be dirty.
There was very little we liked about this hotel
Stayed in December 2024
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