About Chao Chow Palace
Chao Chow Palace offers 3-star accommodation in the centrally located neighbourhood of Saint-Josse-ten-Noode.
All rooms are air conditioned and include individual climate control, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, in-room safe, trouser press, minibar and ensuite bathroom with a hairdryer, shower and bathtub.
Catering to both leisure and business travellers, the hotel offers a swimming pool, fitness center, business center and conference room with Wi-Fi access.
The on site restaurant serves Chinese cuisine and a complimentary buffet breakfast offering both western and Asian cuisine is served each morning.
Several attractions are within walking distance or a short public transport ride away of the Chao Chow Palace. The Rogier Square, Cathedral of St. Michael and La Grand Place are within 25-minutes’ walk. Several tram lines, the Gare de Bruxelles-Nord train station and Rogier metro station are a few minutes walk away.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Free Wi-Fi is not included
Wi-Fi is accessible at the hotel for an additional charge which some found to be expensive. Guests also felt that free Wi-Fi should be included in the price of the rooms.
negative:
Guests question 3-star rating
Some guests questioned the hotel's 3-star rating, commenting that neither the facilities nor the cleanliness met this standard. Guests complained that the furnishings were old and outdated and in some cases furniture was dirty and damaged. Cleanliness also seems to be hit and miss with some guests reporting dirty furnishings including curtains and bed linen. In some cases the rooms also smelt unpleasant and stale.
negative:
Rough neighbourhood
Some guests commented the hotel is located in what seems to be a rough area just a few minutes away from the red light district. Female guests in particular have not felt safe to walk through the area particularly at night. The hotel can also be very noisy due to busy nightlife area and the sound of trains from the main train station.