First of all, if you're going to Brussels, I definitely recommend you stay in Saint-Gilles. It's the perfect counterweight to the hubbub of the incredible city center - it's beautiful, lively, and safe; and it's so much better than staying in the middle of the tourist epicenter (albeit an amazing tourist epicenter, as epicenters go). Second - Renaud's place is charming, beautiful, clean, and easy to get to - a 5-8 minute walk from the tram, a 20-25 minute walk from Grand Place. Renaud has renovated the whole building himself - and it's absolutely gorgeous. Easy check-in, easy to come and go; Renaud loves his neighborhood, knows it backwards and forwards, and can send you to a great place to eat or drink in a second. He's incredibly kind and incredibly friendly. The view from this room in the morning is worth the walk up to the 5th floor - an incredibly view to wake up to in Belgium: 2 different balconies, and a beautiful room full of light. If I ever swing back through Brussels, I'll be staying here again, no question.