Odette en Ville, Brussels, Belgium

We love wandering the neighbouring streets - such as Rues Belle Vue, Paul Emelie Janson and Defacqz - to spot the swirling lines and decorative motifs of wonderfully preserved Art Nouveau buildings.

The renowned Horta Museum, housing the private collection of Victor Horta, is a 10-minute stroll from the hotel.
By plane: there are direct flights from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol and Birmingham. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport.
By train: the Eurostar goes direct from London St Pancras to Brussels (2 hours). The terminal is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

This hotel is ideal for couples who are looking for a romantic bolthole but one that is classy and hip rather than frills-and-flowers. You can drift around the rooms trying to identify the photographs - vintage street scenes as well as personalities - we particularly like those of Mohammed Ali.

Sitting on the outside terrace is the perfect place to do some serious people-watching.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Lounge
• Terrace
• Library
• Free Wi-Fi

All rooms have the same fittings, they just vary in size, but Room 4 (which is not the biggest) has a secret little terrace. We love that they all have a bath (set into marble surrounds) as well as shower and luxury, custom-made bathroom products.

Classic Room, Classic Room +, Deluxe Room, Odette Room
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with 'Odette en ville' toiletries, TV, high-speed Wi-Fi

The dining room is carefully lit with candles and low-level lights over each table creating a very intimate atmosphere. Sitting at the shiny bar and debating which cocktail to choose gets the evening off to a suitably seductive start.

The restaurant: classic French cooking with an Asian twist. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Fri and lunch Sat-Sun. Mains from €26.
The lounge & bar: classic, classy, extensive menu. Open Tue-Sat 6pm-1am.