Pros:
- Ced is a wonderful person to talk to - it was a pleasure getting to know him briefly.
- Ced upgraded us to a hotel that he owns in the shopping mall directly across the street from the location on the AirBnB. The room was substantially larger than what we had reserved on the app, including a space for a dining room table, couch, full kitchen, and private bathroom.
- The upgraded room had a direct line-of-sight to the cathedral, which was beautiful!
- The location of the upgraded room could not have been more perfect. It’s absolutely central to the main sights and sounds of Brussels - I’d book with Ced again just for the location.
- This was one of the most affordable rooms we have rented through AirBnB - 5 stars on the price-to-value ratio.
- The upgraded room feels very secure as it’s in a complex within a shopping mall that can only be accessed via badge that Ced gives you upon check in.
Cons:
- In the upgraded room, the bathroom was in major need of a deep cleaning. There was mold on just about everything from the shower curtain to the clothes drying rack, and the odor of mold was very strong in the bathroom. My wife also saw an insect crawl behind one of the tiles. My suspicion is that this is because there is very little ventilation in the bathroom, and mold can grow easier as such. We stayed in this room for 2 days, and were unable to take a shower on the second day because of the powerful odor and visible presence of mold.
- Being that this is such a central place in Brussels, the streets below can be a little noisy at night. I wouldn’t let this deter you from booking however, as you can easily close the windows to seal off the noise (albeit you also seal off ventilation). Just an FYI.
Bottom line:
- I’d recommend booking this exclusively for the premium location, but I can only speak to the upgraded room. If you have allergies or are sensitive to mold, I would avoid this location. Otherwise, go for it!