Hôtel Piano 2

jehuthra2 J3 years ago

4/5

SUMMARY: Good choice for extended stays, with necessities close by, and reasonably priced. Not opulent, but cozy and very convenient. PROS: Price is good. Nearby food. Mini suites with kitchenette. Clean, comfortable rooms. Free parking. Breakfast available. Welcoming hosts. CONS: Rooms can be a bit small to maneuver in. It's right next to a main road, so you get a bit of noise. DETAILS: My usage: I have stayed there twice for business, each time for a stay of 2-3 weeks. Basically went there to sleep and freshen up, not as a tourist. They had decent wifi, and a small desk in the room for light work. Also a TV with local channels. Location: Getting there is easy, because it's on the main road. It's within bicycling distance of my HQ, and the owner let me chain my bike up downstairs - but the parking lot never seemed full. Add to that Belgium is super pedestrian friendly. I can't say much about proximity to attractions, but there is a grocery store right across the street and a few restaurants within easy walking distance. Comfort: Both times I had the same room, with two single beds on the top floor. The rooms are small, but well furnished with all the furniture you need. The beds in my room were the smallest single I've ever seen, but it was comfortable and pleasant. The hot water was good, you have you own bathroom, and you have a small wardrobe to hang your clothes in. Combined with a kitchenette, it's a very convenient place to stay because you can cook, they provide some basic dishes,pots,pans, and you have a fridge. There is heat, but no air conditioning. Opening the window solves the heat problem, but it allows more road noise into your room. There was a fan in my room, Other notes: It seems to me that this place mostly caters to longer term guests, which means you don't have to hear people banging around their suitcases every day. It is an older building, so some things are outdated, but they take good care of it. RECOMMEND?: Yes for most. If you need a low-key place to stay for a while, where you don't have to worry about being bothered by noisy tourists, then this is a good choice. If you're looking for a fun hotel with a pool, gym, and lounge, then keep looking. This place is a very good 'basic'. It works well for business travelers, possibly students, and folks who need a 'home base' from which to launch their excursions.