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70 Traversiere Bed & Breakfast Brussels
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  • Inn Details

    Charm of a time past and contemporary comfort close to the city center (20' walk to Grand Place) Ideally located near the heart of the city (a mere 20 minutes promenade to the historical Grand'Place), and close to the MADOU Metro station, the "70 Traversiere" is a 1850 bourgeois house offering you the charm of a time past and comtemporary comfort. Breakfast is served in our gorgeous dining room at about any time. Set breakfast time only happens if the total of guests outnumbers the seating facility (8). Cash payment only as we do not take credit cards nor cheque. Besides our B&B rooms (all with private bathrooms) the house also holds 3 student rooms, sharing a bathroom and a kitchen. They sometimes are available in B&B mode, at a lower rate. Get in touch for any special requirements, we might well meet them.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Not literally as engraved on Robert Louis Stevenson's grave "Home the sailor, back from the sea, and home the hunter, back hom from the hills" - but nevertheless quitting both a profession and a hobby to better welcome you in our home and among ... a few old telephones

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Malagasy

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Family owners - Family welcome !

    • Laura Ashley decor dining room/lounge

    • Preserved pretty much intact after 150 years

    • Typical mid-19th century town house

    • Vintage furniture in bed rooms

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    On Site:

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Secretarial services

    • TV

    • TV Video games

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Limited telephone facilities

    • Limousine Services

    • Complimentary coffee or tea

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  • L'Attique/The Attic

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €60/€60

    Located under the roof (4th floor) you will occupy a 25m² room where the 1920 vitage furniture will struggle against the ancient beams to cath your eye. Private en suite bath room with toilet in a 19th century style, in harmony with this house of character. Check our accurate single/double rates (in €uros) on our web site and visit our full photo galery.

    La Terrasse - The Terrace

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €60/€60

    Former 25m² guest room oriented to the south on the 2nd floor, its huge terrace overlooks the inner gardens, a chapel and a monumental magnolia. You will use the original (shared) toilet and bathroom (shower) located near the 1st floor. Check our accurate single/double rates (in €uros) on our web site and visit our full photo galery.

    L'Intendant/The Intendant

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) €60/€60

    Located in the basement close to the ancient 19th century kitchens (now turned into a television lounge), you will occupy a 20m² room where the 1950 vintage furniture is nested in a field of flowers. Private room with shower and toilet in a typical 19th century style located just next to the room. Check our accurate single/double rates (in €uros) on our web site and visit our full photo galery.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Let us know !    Check out: Noon

    • Deposit amount required: None unless you book for long periods. Then a 30% deposit might be required, and guests will be invited to at least settle once a week

    • Cancellations: We merely rely on courtesy and common sense : if you change your plans, be kind enough to let us know as soon as possible. Thank you !

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Limited

    • Drinking description: Modest availability and charges unless we invite you !

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: One additional bed possible in each of the three rooms

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No : We have our own twins (1993) but what can we do for you ?..

    Discount type

    • Monthly rate
      Percent off: 25% Days required: 28

    • Weekly rate
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 5

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 - 10:00

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Jeanine's Breakfast
    A croissant (or the Belgian equivalent "Couque au beurre"), a "pistolet" (small round bread), squeezed orange juice, butter and jam or Sirop de Liège (or special Pok-Pok jam from Madagascar when available !). Coffee, tea or hot chocolate. All served with a smile in fine china, in accordance with the spirit of the house. Special wishes ? Ask Pierre...

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Complimentary coffee and/or tea

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  • City

    • Directions to property:
      FROM SOUTH (Midi)RAILWAY STATION (Thalys/Eurostar): take metro/subway to "Madou" station; take "Astronomie" Exit; check city plan on surface and walk about 3 minutes. FROM NORTH RAILWAY STATION : take bus 61 and step out at "Limite" bus stop; walk 100 yards down street

    Airport

    • Brussels, Belgium (BRU-National) 10 miles

    • Directions to property:
      FROM BRUSSELS NATIONAL AIRPORT : take the train to North Railway Station; from there, take bus 61, step out at "Limite" bus stop and walk 100 yards down street FROM CHARLEROI BRUSSELS SOUTH AIRPORT : use the excellent bus shuttle to Brussels South (Midi) Railway Station; take metro/subway to "Madou" station; take "Astronomie" Exit; check city plan on surface and walk about 3 minutes

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    Travelers, BEWARE!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    While my husband and I agree with many of the positive comments that have been made about 70 Traversiere B&B, we had a negative experience which negated anything positive that we could have possibly added. We were traveling with our 10-year-old granddaughter and had made detailed and specific arrangements with the innkeeper, Jeanine, via email, for a particular room which would accommodate the 3 of us with 2 separate full beds in 2 adjoining parlors: the Baldaquin Room on the 2nd level. When we arrived we paid cash in advance for a "split booking" where we would stay a number of days, depart to do a week of travel in France & Italy, and return to Brussels for one night before our early-morning flight back to the States. When the first part of our stay was complete, we removed all of our belongings from the room, were assured that our room would be awaiting us upon our return, said our goodbyes, and left for the airport. A week later, the afternoon before our return to Brussels I, by chance, happened to check my email and discovered a message from Jeanine stating that the Baldaquin room, which we had prepaid for, had been booked to another party for 4 nights! She went on to say that the only room that was available that would have an extra bed for our granddaughter was the "Attique" Room. My husband and I are both seniors and I have a heart condition. The Baldaquin Room was on the 2nd level, but the Attique was at the top of the house on the 5th level and up 7 flights of stairs. Our granddaughter's "bed" was a cot. Since we had returned late at night there was no time to find other accommodations, so we were stuck. Jeanine never offered us a refund, a discount, an explanation or an apology. We will never again stay at 70 Traversiere, nor can we ever recommend that anyone else stay there. It was a terrible way to end what would have been a perfectly lovely trip.

    An experience, indeed!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    All in all, I enjoyed my stay at this b&b. I reckon the place has the absolutely craziest interior I have ever seen anywhere :) And this is, I think, can be both a good and a bad thing, depending on your sense of humor. Personally I enjoy all that kitchy stuff, so I found it just wonderful with all these crazy objects all over the place. The room alone was bigger than my own flat, and the private bathroom was huge, too, so at least you get enough space! The only thing to complain about was that you couldn't lock the door, which made me a bit susceptible about leaving my property there (nothing got stolen, though). The breakfast was very simple, a bit of a disappointment. But despite some bad sides, I would stay there again and recommend it to my friends!

    I'd recommend this to my friends

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We were both a bit disappointed when we arrived as the street is quite dark and gloomy but our room was lovely and light, Jeanine is charming and very helpful, the bed comfortable (even for my husband who's 6ft4) and in fact the area is handy for transport and the Botanical Gardens (and the bar there) are lovely. I'd recommend this B&B to my friends

    Met my expectations for a short staying

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    I enjoyed my staying, because I had calm and confortable staying without distorbing and problems. The service was flexible and friendly.

    quirky accommodation

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    A strange b&b. stayed in attick room, lots of stairs. no room key but place to attach own padlock and a chain for the inside. shower water pressure was great. floor sloped a bit which was strange. but at this price 69EUR it was good. rather charming.

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