We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In 1831, King Leopold I took the oath to the constitution in the square. A minibar and tea and coffee making facilities are featured as standard in… more, 191 Chaussée de Vleurgat However, do not let that stop you from experiencing this wonderful city! It offers rooms less than 100 metres from the Grand Place and only 300 metres from Brussels Central Station. Your tour guide is experienced in navigating the city with wheelchair users and will lead you using the most accessible paths. The Place Royale, or Royal Square, is a historic square in the center of Brussels. The charming capital of Belgium, Brussels, is becoming an increasingly popular destination among travelers to Europe – and it makes perfectly sense. I got my scooter in Berlin. Rail Transfer into Brussels. Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 11:00 and comes in the… more, Guest rating: Guest rating: I stayed at the wheelchair-accessible hotel Aloft Schuman in the European Quarter of Brussels. Rooms at the Brussels Marriott Hotel are equipped with satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities and a private… more, Whole city1 km2 km5 km10 km15 km20 km25 km30 km40 km50 km60 km70 km80 km90 km100 km. Accessible travel Check-in for Special Assistance. Brussels Approximately 10% of taxi cabs in Brussels are wheelchair accessible. Thanks again for the wonderful trip! Nearest Bus lines: 38, 71 at Place Royale. (2.6 km from center There are also several shops, restaurants and a chocolatier located on the square. Additional information on the museums, their collections and ticket prices can be found at www.fine-arts-museum.be. (0.4 km from center The in-room accessibility is quite good, but the space between the sink and the room separator might be a bit too narrow for long power wheelchairs. , Anderlecht ), Proposing a unique lifestyle experience, Radisson RED Brussels is the first of its kind, focusing on art, fashion and music to connect people. A regular visit takes an average time of 90 minutes, but you could spend way more time in the accessible House of European History. Guest rooms at Hotel Le Plaza combine include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and air conditioning. Our site uses cookies. I read most of your articles and think you’re doing a great job at it! Six pedestrian streets converge in the square, which measures 223 by 361 feet. However the amount size of drops from pavements and their overall quality did make things tougher than most other cities we’ve visited. At two years of age, it is said that he urinated on troops of the lords of Grimbergen, who were fighting to become independent of his dukedom. ), Set in the heart of Brussels' European District, the Renaissance Brussels Hotel offers modern soundproof rooms with flat-screen cable TV and free access to an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. The surrounding streets are filled with shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, waffle houses and chocolatiers. Learn more about our use of cookies in our, Brussels, Belgium Wheelchair Accessible Travel Guide. Adagio Brussels Centre offers accommodation with a fully-equipped kitchen. I’m in a wheelchair and I’m planning a trip with my daughter this year. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. Construction of the present church, which sits on Treurenberg hill, began in 1226 on the instruction of Henry II, Duke of Brabant. , Brussels Centre Guests can make use of free bicycles to discover Brussels. All of the other spheres must be accessed by escalator. The modern rooms are decorated… more, Guest rating: Some of the rooms look out on the attractive hotel garden. ), At 50 metres from the Saint Catherine Metro Station, the Citadines Apart’hotel offers studios and apartments with free internet. It features a sauna, a coffee shop and a breakfast room that leads to a spacious garden terrace. Brussels With a population of more than 1.2 million, the city is the largest in Belgium. Guests can enjoy an American… more, Guest rating: Brussels The church was raised to cathedral status in 1962, and is the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels. Had only found your blog coincidentally as we’re planning a trip to Japan next Feb. I’ll add our own experiences from what we’ve seen: Found the buses have ramps but they don’t really work, tried on 2 occasions then gave up. The Magritte collection contains more than 200 individual works. Office Hours: Mon–Friday 9am–5.30pm.