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Great Hotels of the World Welcomes Five Thon Hotels Belgium as Members

January 19, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to announce that five Thon Hotels in Brussels, Belgium have been added to its collection. Chosen for their exceptional corporate and MICE facilities, Thon Hotels Belgium will be featured in the next issue of Great Hotels of the World Meetings, Incentive & Corporate Travel Collection Directory.

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Stanhope Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
Situated in the centre of Brussels, the renowned Stanhope Hotel combines business facilities with a boutique setting. Housed in a beautiful turn-of-the-century residence, Stanhope Hotel boasts 125 individually designed rooms and suites, most with four-poster beds. There are also four apartments with capacity for up to six persons, boasting separate kitchens, terraces and dining areas. The hotel is classified as an ‘eco-dynamic enterprise’ and carries out a number of initiatives to provide a greener hotel for its guests.

Stanhope Hotel has extensive conference facilities with nine conference and meeting rooms, all with natural daylight. The largest is the Balmoral Room, holding up to 300 people, theatre-style. Stanhope Hotel also has six boardrooms, perfect for smaller meetings for up to 30 people and available for private lunches and dinners. There are also two outdoor areas for events. Stanhope Hotel features a fitness centre, which includes a sauna and massage treatments are available on request. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s Library Bar for a relaxed drink, or dine in Brighton Restaurant which has both indoor and outdoor seating.

For more information or to book Stanhope Hotel, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/stanhope-hotel or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.

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Thon Hotel EU, Brussels, Belgium
Opening in April 2012, Thon Hotel EU will be located in Brussels’ EU district, within short walking distance of all EU institutions. The hotel will feature 405 bright and modern rooms as well as 37 apartments. Thon Hotel EU will also offer brand new meeting facilities for any type of conference or event, boasting 10 large conference and meeting rooms, all with natural daylight. The largest conference room will have capacity for up to 300 people in theatre style. This room can also be divided into three smaller rooms, making it ideal for gala dinners and conferences.

The ground floor of the hotel is served by numerous shops and plenty of green space. An elegant Brasserie-style restaurant will provide a range of sumptuous local and international dishes. Lunch and dinner can also be served on an open terrace, weather permitting. The hotel will boast a bar, serving a range of drinks and Belgian beers. A fitness centre and a large underground car park complete the planned facilities.

For more information or to book Thon Hotel City Centre, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/Thon-Hotel-EU or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre, Brussels, Belgium
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre is situated in the heart of the European Capital, next to the Belgian Government area and the European District. The hotel is designed to facilitate both business travellers and tourists alike. Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre boasts 454 elegantly furnished rooms and 17 meeting rooms, of which the largest has a total capacity for 400 guests. The top floor meeting room, Skeikampen, offers delegates panoramic views of the city.

Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre is the first to have introduced the express check-in/check-out kiosks, which provide ultimate privacy and convenience for guests. In addition, the Cap Nord restaurant offers fantastic international cuisine as well as traditional breakfasts, lunches and dinners. After a busy day of sightseeing or meetings, guests can enjoy a local beer from the large collection in the newly refurbished Spitsbergen bar or relax in the lounge. A relaxation centre is located on the top floor of the hotel, complete with a fitness room, sauna and stunning views overlooking Brussels' city centre.

For more information or to book Thon Hotel City Centre, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/Thon-Hotel-Brussels-City-Centre or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.

Thon Hotel Brussels Airport, Brussels, Belgium
Conveniently located near to Brussels Airport and all major highways, Thon Hotel Brussels Airport offers an ideal location for its guests. The hotel is just 15 minutes from Brussels’ city centre and the hotel provides a complementary shuttle service to the airport, guaranteeing a perfect base between the airport and the hotel. Thon Hotel Brussels Airport boasts 100 stylishly decorated and comfortable guestrooms.

In addition, guests can enjoy the delicious Belgian and French cuisine at Le Bistro or sample some of the finest local beers and other drinks in the Portofino bar. Light meals can also be served on the terrace during summertime. The hotel features two meeting rooms, with natural daylight, which can accommodate up to 80 delegates. There is also the possibility to rent out the entire hotel for meetings.

For more information or to book Thon Hotel Brussels Airport, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/Thon-Hotel-Brussels-Airport or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.

Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussels, Belgium
Located on Avenue Louise, the most fashionable shopping area in Brussels is Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie. The hotel is just minutes away from Sablon Square, famous for its antiques and the historical centre of Brussels. The hotel’s 142 elegant and comfortable rooms are tastefully decorated and are amongst the biggest in Brussels. Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie also features Le Chalet d'Odin restaurant, offering French refined cuisine prepared by a renowned chef. The restaurant hosts many culinary events, and guests can also sample a variety of beverages at Stephany's bar.

The hotel boasts five conference and banqueting rooms, a 365m² ballroom and five breakout rooms, which can accommodate up to 400 delegates for all types of events, including conferences, seminars, banquets and receptions. All meeting spaces come fully equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment. The hotel also houses a fitness and spa centre with sauna and sun bed, where guests can enjoy panoramic views of Brussels' city centre.

For more information or to book Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie, please visit http://www.ghotw.com/Thon-Hotel-Bristol-Stephanie or call +44 (0) 20 7380 3658.

contact:
Ashleigh Silverman - Marketing and PR Executive
Great Hotels of the World
+44 (0) 20 7380 8564
asilverman@ghotw.com

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