Where to stay: Novotel Brussels off Grand Place

This chic, four-star hotel is just 100m or so from the famous Grand Place. Meanwhile Brussels' Central Station is within easy reach and the lively restaurants of Rue des Bouchers are nearby.

The hotel's design neatly combines comfort and innovation to provide a very pleasing and relaxing environment.

There are 138 rooms, simply yet stylishly decorated while public spaces include a good choice of sitting out areas and a brasserie restaurant and bar, Foodsquare.

Families are very much welcomed here and there is even an indoor playground area for children. Accommodation and breakfast are free for two children under the age of 16 staying in their parents' or grandparents' room and having breakfast together.

Hotel Novotel Brussels off Grand Place, Rue du Marché aux Herbes 120 (00 32 2 514 3333; www.novotel.com). Standard double rooms cost from €109, larger familyrooms cost from €109

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