70 Traversiere Bed & Breakfast Brussels Rue Traversiere 70 1210 - BRUSSELS Belgium http://www.70traversiere.com Phone: +32-2-2192058 Fax: +32-2-2192058

General Information

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.

Room Rates (EUR Euro)

• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is EUR 59.00
• Double occupancy rate is EUR 69.00
• The rate for each additional person is EUR 15.00
• Other Accommodations: for students (September-June)
  Besides our B&B rooms, we also have students rooms available from September to June, or from January to June, or for shorter periods (min 1 month). These rooms share a Bathroom (with toilet), a Kitchen and a TV Lounge. Ask for details.

Amenities

Meals

• A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7:00 - 10:00
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Complimentary coffee and/or tea, Afternoon tea
• Our signature dish is 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...

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is allowed outside only (Smokers welcome in Study and Lounge(es) only)
• Guest pets are welcome (4-legged pets welcome - get in touch for less or more legs..)
• Children are welcome (One additional bed possible in each of the three rooms)
• No childcare is provided (We have our own twins (1993) but what can we do for you ?..)
• 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)
• Check in time is Let us know ! and Check out time is Noon
• 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 !

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Bourgeois town house or Maison de Maître
• Built in 1850
• Opened for business in 2003
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Parking is not available (Street parking available only but Public Car Park nearby)

Location

• Location is best described as: Close to Metro Botanique, Close to Metro Madou, Several tram & bus lines nearby, City, Downtown
  
• 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
• Nearest major airport: BRU 10 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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
• Meeting places:
  • Special needs ? Call us !

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Jeanine Ravoson Ravomandroso & Pierre Deveaux
  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