Staying at Tarik's place was wonderful. Everything was extremely clean, the bed was very comfortable, and there was even a fridge and kitchenette. The location is great--Grand Place is a short walking distance away and many markets and restaurants are nearby. The room is up a few flights of steps, but the extra exercise was welcome after meals of fries and waffles. We only met Tarik once, but he was very kind, and the owner of the restaurant below the room, Mr. Lofti, greeted us warmly whenever he saw us. The only downside was that there was a fair amount of construction happening outside the room in the morning--fine for early risers, but harder for those who sleep in. All in all, a great place. I highly recommend it to those staying in Brussels!