Bar (on property)

Reviews of The Dominican, Brussels, a Member of Design Hotels

4 out of 5

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super close to everything we wanted to do, and the rooms were comfortable and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there in January and it was such a good location. I got that indication from Rick Steves book.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayah, Beirut

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff as very helpful and polite. The ambiance at the hotel is very cosy and welcoming. Wish the rooms were bigger
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent - relaxing retreat in the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Dundee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in a perfect central location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the hotel very nice. Very close to Brussels Centraal and within easy walking distance to shopping, dining, and the Grand Palace. You can easily get to all of Brussels from here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas, Kingwood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our Christmas stay at The Dominican. The location was perfect, as we wanted to be able to walk about the town without undue reliance on the transportation system. Nice hotel in an historic structure, nice room. Clearly deserving its four star status. The only drawback we encountered was extremely slow service in the restaurant and bar. It appeared that the problem was a lack of staff rather than the pace of the service providers. At one point, a single person was tending the bar (for both the bar and restaurant), as well as servicing the tables. She was working at quite a pace, while remaining friendly. But to be the bartender and table server for about 10 to 12 tables was too much to ask. Perhaps the Christmas season traffic was too much for the hotel to handle and had no capability to add additional staff. Would we return to the Dominican? Probably so, given its location and physical attributes. We would just depend more on the many other choices for our dining and drinking.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Jan 2, 2024
Dear Thomas,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay.It brings us immense pleasure to learn that our prime location served as the perfect base for your festive ambulations around the city and that you found the historic character and accommodations of our hotel worthy of its four-star distinction. We note with concern your comments regarding the service experienced in our restaurant and bar. While we pride ourselves on the dedication and friendliness of our team, we recognize that there can be moments when the service does not keep pace with the expectations of our esteemed guests, particularly during the bustling holiday season. Rest assured, our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we are constantly seeking to refine our staffing to ensure that each guest receives the attentive and swift service they deserve.We are looking forward to welcoming you again.Wishing you a Happy New Year!The Dominican Team

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. We didn’t eat at the hotel, so can’t comment on the food.we would definitely recommend this hotel for location and will return ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Staff & service
Such a shame
Staff wonderful with the exception of one of the bar staff who was unbelievably awful, rude, aggressive and completely ruined our stay. Not through anything we had done, she just chose to bang chairs around, kick off with her colleague and then be rude to customers. If you are wondering if it’s a one off, no, she was the same the following night. Sadly, management didn’t seem to want to tackle her behaviour and instead gave us a bottle of champagne. We didn’t want the champagne, we refused the champagne, they still gave us the champagne….. and no, we didn’t drink it. Such a shame, beautiful building, otherwise great staff and could be amazing. Rooms could be cleaner. Lots of money for an aggressively average stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Dec 20, 2023
Dear Rachel,Thank you for taking the time to share your review.We are delighted to hear that you found our team wonderful and that the beauty of our building contributed positively to your experience. It is rewarding to know that, aside from one unfortunate incident, our team's efforts resonated with you. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience with a member of our bar staff. This does not reflect the high standards of hospitality and service that we strive to uphold. Rest assured, we are addressing this internally to ensure that all guests receive the warm and professional service they deserve.We hope to welcome you back in the future. Season's greetings,The Dominican Team

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and high quality public areas. Rooms beginning to look a bit worn and no hot water in final morning. But that didnt spoil an otherwise lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Darcy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average
Very nice service from reception but the room was not clean. They need to spend some money updating the ancient tv too. No usb sockets.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Dec 11, 2023
Dear Darcy,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay.We are glad to hear that the service at reception met your expectations. Our team strives to provide exceptional service and it's heartening to know this was evident during your interaction with our front desk. However, in reference to your experience with room cleanliness, we regret that we did not meet your expectations in this regard. We will certainly address your feedback with our housekeeping team to ensure our high standards are maintained.Regarding the amenities, we continuously seek to enhance our guest experience and will take your comments into consideration as we plan for future updates.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phung Q

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was within walking distance to shopping and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Nov 29, 2023
Beste Nick,Hartelijk dank voor dit zeer positieve oordeel.Het verheugt ons dat u tevreden was over de netheid van uw kamer en dat uw verblijf bij ons naar wens was.Een volgende keer verwelkomen we u graag opnieuw.Met vriendelijke groet,The Dominican Team

2/10 Terrible

takeshi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wall seems thin and voice of next door and upper floor was so annoyed and could not sleep at all Outside was noisy every night until 2 or 3 AM
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Nov 27, 2023
Dear Takeshi,Thank you for this review about your recent stay.We regret to hear that you experienced disturbances during your stay. Our hotel prides itself on offering soundproof rooms, and we provide earplugs for additional comfort. For future stays, we suggest requesting a room on our higher floors and facing the inner courtyard as these are designed to ensure a more peaceful environment for our guests.We hope that you will allow us the opportunity of providing you with an improved stay in future. Best regards,

8/10 Good

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High class hotel; immaculate in a great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Alla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rooms could be better
Great location, beautiful from the outside, but the room was outdated, ugly carpet and not updated as the rest of the hotel was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Oct 28, 2023
Dear Alla,Thank you for your feedback concerning our hotel.We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our prime location and the exterior of the hotel. Our establishment is indeed situated in the heart of Brussels, providing easy access to the city's attractions.We understand your concerns regarding the room's decor and carpet. While our rooms are designed to reflect a classic style, we acknowledge that some guests may prefer a more modern aesthetic. We are continuously working on improving our facilities, and we have plans for updates in the near future, including new furniture and mattresses. As for the cleanliness, we assure you that we maintain high standards and offer daily housekeeping services. However, we apologize if your experience did not meet your expectations.We hope to welcome you back in the future.Kind regards,

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Dominican quite a few times over the years and it's one of my favourite hotels but this time it didn't meet my expectations. Firstly the room we were allocated (436) had a strange wooden shutter-like contraption outside the very small window which made the room feel like a prison! If I had been booked in for more than one night I would have asked for a different room. Secondly the complimentary bottle of water had been opened by a previous guest and was half empty and finally there was no remote control for the TV and it took an hour to get one sent up to us. Nevertheless the reception and bar staff were all excellent as per usual. Hopefully next time all will be back to usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Oct 28, 2023
Dear Jayne,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay.We are delighted to hear that you consider us one of your favorite hotels and that you appreciate our excellent reception and bar staff. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us.We apologize for the inconveniences you faced during your stay. Regarding the room's window design, we understand that it may not have been to your preference, and we would have been more than happy to offer you a different room upon request. We also apologize for the half-empty water bottle and the delay in providing a remote control for the TV. Rest assured that we will address these issues with our housekeeping team to ensure they do not occur in the future.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value top quality
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Mark,Thank you very much for this kind review.We are delighted to hear that you found great value in our top-quality offerings. Your satisfaction with our room cleanliness, hotel condition, and service is truly appreciated.We continuously strive to provide exceptional experiences for our guests and are grateful for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the heart of Brussels.Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to see you soon. Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasn't far from the Grande Central train station. Lovely big room with a.comfy bed. A bit noisy from the street some nights. Breakfast was good but could be improved. If you go down say around 9 they had run out of somethings like scrambled egg (it was a bit cold too) and bacon However they did replace it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Oct 23, 2023
Dear Sarah,Thank you for taking the time to share your review.We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our convenient location near the Grande Central train station and found our rooms to be spacious and comfortable. We apologize if you experienced some noise from the street during your stay. Our hotel offers soundproof rooms, and for future visits, we recommend requesting a room facing the inner courtyard for a quieter experience.We appreciate your feedback on our breakfast offerings. Our team strives to provide a wide variety of homemade, seasonal, and healthy food options, and we will certainly take your comments into consideration to improve our service. Rest assured, we will address the replenishment and temperature of our dishes to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests.We hope to have the opportunity of welcoming you back. All the best,

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is really a beautiful site. it’s close enough to the touristic area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and a great location!
This hotel is Superb, I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Brussels. I design very well, bed are comfortable and also, the location is very convenient. We really enjoyed at our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, nice room, comfy bed and pillows. Conveniently located in the city. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinorah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to great restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff, and location. Needs to have USB ports put in the rooms as there were none. Shower needs larger glass as it was impossible to keep the bathroom floor dry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Manager on Oct 7, 2023
Dear Isabel,Thank you very much for your review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our prime location, as well as the service provided by our staff. Your kind words are truly appreciated.We have taken note of your feedback regarding the lack of USB ports in the rooms and the shower design. We are continuously working on improving our facilities, and your comments will be taken into consideration for future updates.We look forward to the pleasure of seeing you again on a future visit. Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location and the nicest smelling hotel I’ve ever been in!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ten out of ten!
A stunning hotel in all respects. Friendly attentive staff who go out of their way to provide excellent service, lush rooms, inner city location but quiet. I will only stay here if I’m Brussels again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sungjin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean cute upscale hotel Very kind staff Quick to respond to my need
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dominican Sept 2023
Clean, quiet and fine food quality & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline Avak, winnetka

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in a wonderful location. I stayed here for three nights with my friend. We liked the friendly staff , they were very welcoming . The breakfast was good. We loved our server Mamoon .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific hotel, in a great location to see the Old City of Brussels. Wonderful staff. Clean and quiet and lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent service. Staff was very helpful on multiple occasions (making reservations, providing umbrellas, etc). Nice touch - they had multiple USB charging ports in each room. Location was good. It was my first time in Brussels so I have no comparison but we walked from the Brussels Central train station in 7 minutes with luggage. We were a block from a set of lively streets with numerous restaurants and shops. Easy walk to the palace as well. The beds were very comfortable. My daughters loved the Dyson hair dryer in their room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pratik, Forest Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Room was beautifully decorated, with lots of space/storage. Nice bar and restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The only issue was that the room was quite noisy - lots of noise from the road outside and adjoining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal hotel to stay and a staff that will go out of their way for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Everything was of a high standard and even better than expected. Staff were very helpful and every area was clean and beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elegant hotel, staff friendly, feels good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels, friendly staff, great location, comfotable room, everything was perfect, definitely will book again there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with partner
Great location. Close to everything. Staff was extremely pleasant. Room was spacious and updated. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great restaurant and friendly staff! Wonderful location! Would absolutely recommend and stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Dominican Team on Jul 7, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for such a positive review.We are glad you had an enjoyable stay, our team members take great pleasure in going that extra mile for our guests to make sure they have a memorable experience with us.We look forward to seeing you again in the future.Kind regards,The Dominican Team