Philip-- How about the Marriott (Rue Auguste Orts 3-7/Grand Place) or the Renaissance (Rue du Parnasse 19)? -- both have rates that are substantially lower than the Meridien's lowest (which requires full advance payment, non-refundable for a low rate) and that incur no penalty for cancelation or date changes prior to date of reservation -- it appears from looking at the map that they are fairly close to the meeting venue, but I would like your feedback. Thanks. Philip S. Corwin Partner Butera & Andrews 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004 202-347-6875 (office) 202-347-6876 (fax) 202-255-6172 (cell) "Luck is the residue of design." -- Branch Rickey ________________________________ From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Philip Sheppard [philip.sheppard@aim.be] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:17 AM To: 'bc - GNSO list' Subject: [bc-gnso] Brussels - Hotel Recommendations The Square Meeting Centre is a refurbished venue in central Brussels on the Mont des Arts. It is very well served by many hotels in various price categories. In the top price category: Le Meridien (comfortable if a tad austere) A little further away but still an easy walk to the conference venue is a wonderful and pricy boutique hotel: Amigo And the Radisson SAS is fab and reasonable close. Very nearby is the 4 star but comfortable Royal Windsor Next door to the Meridien are three cheaper Hotels: Novotel Best Western Carrefour d L'europe Ibis Grande Place (Note there are other Ibis in Brussels). If these hotels book up then look at alternatives towards the centre (Grande Place / Bld Anspach) Avoid a postcode that is not 1000. The Brussels Hilton(s) are a bit far from the venue. The Sheraton and Crowne Plaza at Place Rogier are also a bit far. Philip PS Must see Tourist info will be provided nearer the date !