Venue = Brussels

The nicest of cities

Location

"The 454 roomed Tulip Inn Brussels Boulevard, located in the heart of the European capital, opened its doors to the public during the spring of 2000.

The hotel is a warm Norwegian style property offering a variety of choice at a reasonable price.

Descend into the lobby filled with comfortable furnishings, which lead to our atmospheric Lounbe Bar "Spitsbergen", for food and drinks. Be the envy of your neighbours by discovering the amazing top floor panoramic view of this cosmopolitan city."

The well-known "Grand Place" is only a 10 minutes stroll, accessible via "la Rue Neuve" lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.

Transportation

The hotel complex gives direct entry to the "Rogier" underground station and is within walking distance to the North train station, where trains to and from Brussels Airport arrive and connects to the international Midi train station for Eurostar, Thalys or ICE.

Arriving by plane

Coming in from Brussels Airport Zaventem (www.brusselsairport.be) you can take the train (departing every 15 � 20 minutes) towards the North train station and then walk to the hotel (5 minutes).

You can also take one of the many taxis awaiting you in front of the arrival hall."

Arriving by train

From London you can take the Eurostar from Paris and Amsterdam you can take the TGV or Thalys. From Frankfurt and K�ln you can get to us by ICE.

All these trains arrive at the Central station (Gare Midi). From there you can choose to either take a train up to the North station (Gare du Nord), or take the subway/tram towards the Rogier station or grab a taxi.

Arriving by automobile

Driving in Brussels is a challenge to many drivers. What follows is a set of directions from five angles of attack. Drive carefully and enjoy your trip!

Coming from The Netherlands and the Antwerp direction (E19)

At the end of the highway E19, follow the direction Ring E40 Luik/Liege.
On the Ring take the exit Brussels - Luik/Liege- Leuven and follow directions Brussels
See Ring to Hotel for the remainder of the route

Coming from Luxembourg and Namur (E411)

Follow the direction Ring E40 Luik/Liege.
On the Ring take the exit Brussels - Luik/Liege - Leuven and follow directions Brussels
See Ring to Hotel below for remainder of route

Coming from Germany and Liege (E40)

Do not follow the signs Ring, stay on the highway; this will take you into Brussels
See Ring to Hote below for remainder of route

Ring to Hotel

At the entrance of Brussels, follow direction Centre - Centrum and stay in the tunnel.
At the exit of the tunnel, drive straight on (over the Avenue Cortenbergh).
When you reach the roundabout Schuman you take the second street to the right (Rue de la Ro).
Drive straight ahead.
When you reach a big crossing with traffic lights and a small ring, turn right and drive into the tunnel.
Exit the tunnel at the second exit (Rogier).
Drive straight ahead so you join the main road.
The Tulip Inn Brussels Boulevard is on your right after 150 meters.

Coming from France via Mons (E19)

Stay on the Ring, take exit Koekelberg/Brussels.
See Southwest to Hotel below for remainder of route.

Coming from England and Ostend (E40)

Do not take the Ring, stay on the highway, this will take you into Brussels
See Southwest to Hotel below for remainder of route.

Southwest to Hotel

Drive on Boulevard Charles Quint until the Basilique.
At the traffic lights, enter the tunnel.
Exit the tunnel at the third exit (Centre/Centrum).
Drive straight ahead.
The Tulip Inn Brussels Boulevard is on your left after 200 meters.