JAM Hotel is one of the most characterful places to stay in Brussels. It occupies a former 1970s art college on the Chaussée de Charleroi in Saint-Gilles, reworked with an industrial, brutalist-inspired look, plywood built-ins and vintage furniture. The rooms are simple and stylish. The rooftop is the star: a small plunge pool, a terrace and a bar serving an Italian dinner menu, with views over the rooftops. The neighbourhood is one of the liveliest in the city, with cafés, bars and Art Nouveau houses, and Avenue Louise is close by. The old town is a tram or metro ride away, or a longer walk downhill.
Living in it: book early if you want a larger room, and use the rooftop on warm days. The pool is a plunge pool rather than a swimming pool, so think of it as a place to cool off.
Base math: rates are mid-range or lower for Brussels, which makes it good value for travellers who prefer a neighbourhood feel over a central address. It suits young travellers, creative types and anyone who likes design hotels with personality.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop plunge pool
- ✓Rooftop bar and terrace
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Industrial design
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Near Avenue Louise
- ✓Lively neighbourhood
- ✓Tram links to the centre
Good questions
Where is JAM Hotel?+
On the Chaussée de Charleroi in Saint-Gilles, near Avenue Louise.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, a small rooftop plunge pool alongside a terrace and bar.
How do I get to the Grand-Place?+
By tram or metro in a few minutes, or on foot in around half an hour.