The apartment in Saint-Gilles was more beautiful in real life than in the photos. Tastefully decorated, very minimal, light and airy, with a big balcony and views over the rooftops to downtown Brussels in the distance. The ceilings are at least 3 metres high and there is an abundance of light streaming in from both sides of the apartment.
Everything worked well and we didn't really get to spend enough time there to enjoy it!
We did NOT have any problems with noise from anyone in the block but there is a bit of traffic on the road below so take some earplugs if you are a sensitive sleeper.
Michel also arranged for us to leave our luggage as we arrived earlier than the check-in time.
Saint-Gilles is a lovely, mainly residential area with great local bars and restaurants. It was nice to have access to all of the tourist sites downtown during the day but then take the Metro a few stops to get away from it all.
We would definitely stay here on our next visit to Brussels.