Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel

Hotel Amigo sits just behind Brussels’ Grand-Place, with Manneken Pis, galleries, shops and the historic center’s restaurants all immediately accessible on foot.

The hotel was created in its modern form for the 1958 World’s Fair and later transformed by Rocco Forte Hotels, with Olga Polizzi shaping interiors around Belgian art, antiques and subtle local references.

There are 145 rooms and 28 suites. The most memorable accommodations mix contemporary luxury with original Magritte lithographs, Hergé-inspired details and views toward the surrounding historic rooftops.

Bocconi provides refined Italian dining, while Bar Magritte adds cocktails and live jazz in an intimate setting. A fitness center rounds out the facilities without trying to turn the property into a large urban spa resort.

Hotel Amigo is best for travelers who want Brussels’ historic core literally outside the door, especially guests who appreciate art, character and boutique-like service within a full-scale luxury hotel.