The Sofitel Brussels Toison d'Or is a modern, six storey hotel set on a lively shopping street, one kilometre from Midi train station and four kilometres from the city centre. The 170 guestrooms feature modern decor in soft shades with wooden furnishings, and patterned fabrics. All offer city or garden views and are equipped with wireless and dial up Internet access, cable television with pay movies, direct dial telephones, clock radios, minibars and safes. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, telephones, bathrobes and makeup mirrors.
Open until late, the relaxed Louise Bar serves Belgian beers, snacks and light brasserie fare, and features a jukebox and live piano music. Guests can tone up in the gym, relax in the courtyard garden, and browse French and Belgian literature in the library lounge. Business guests can use wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, and there are four meeting rooms. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can book tickets for events and excursions, while other amenities include dry cleaning, all hours room service, a safe deposit box, and doorman and porter services. The hotel is in an excellent place to explore the surrounding area; the fashion boutiques on Avenue Louise are 300 metres away, and antiques on Place du Sablon are 1.5 kilometres away. The Palais de Congres, Grand Place, and Brussels' main square are all four kilometres distance. Brussels National Airport is 15 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.