BACKGROUND
The Hoxton, Brussels opened in May 2023, marking the brand's entry into Belgium. The brand is part of Ennismore, in which Accor holds a majority stake, and has 12 properties in Europe and North America.
WHERE IS IT?
The hotel occupies 12 floors of the 22-storey Victoria Tower in the city's Northern Quarter, once home to IBM's European headquarters. The Hoxton brings life to this high-rise-heavy business district, with the city's beautiful botanical gardens on its doorstep. It's a 15-minute walk to the city centre and a ten-minute tram or metro ride to Brussels Midi train station, where you can catch the Eurostar to London St Pancras.
WHAT'S IT LIKE?
The brutalist exterior is offset with leafy botanical interiors and retro 1970s decor. A medley of colourful clashing patterns, graphic rugs and geometric shapes is well executed by AIME Studios and creates an inspirational backdrop for stays and remote work.
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