Hotel Metropole, Brussels, Five-star hotel in Pentagon district, Brussels, Belgium.
The Hotel Metropole occupies a building with eclectic architecture, featuring Italian neo-Renaissance elements, Corinthian columns, and a marble staircase in its entrance.
Opened in 1895, the hotel hosted the first Solvay Conference in 1911, where Marie Curie and Albert Einstein discussed physics and chemistry developments.
The Black Russian cocktail originated at Hotel Metropole in 1949, marking its influence on beverage creation and mixology development in Europe.
Located at Place de Brouckere 31, the hotel stands next to De Brouckère metro station, providing direct access to the European Commission and city center.
The breakfast room design draws inspiration from the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, incorporating Indian architectural elements into a Belgian setting.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1895
Architects: Alban Chambon, Antoine Trappeniers
Official opening: 1895
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Website: http://metropolehotel.com
GPS coordinates: 50.85139,4.35361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31
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