It's often nice to stay in an apartment that gives you the flexibility to relax away from the hustle of a city hotel. Residence Florence is in a great location on Avenue Louisa.

The apartments are large enough with cable TV and DVD players. My apartment even had a washing machine in the kitchen which is almost unheard of even in most normal apartments in Brussels.

I would say Residence Florence is "fine" - location & security excellent. However it is the little things that let it down. Apartments not as clean as you would get in a hotel, decor old & in need of a makeover, cheap furniture, especially in the bedrooms. I would also advise you take towels (provided ones are thin, old & not very clean), soap (very little provided) and coat hangers to hang your clothes (what is provided is a joke).

I have stayed in many apartments much worse and do not discount Residence Florence ... but there is room for improvement !

I had a four night stay here from 18th March to 22 March 2006. 2 adults and 2 teenagers. We had a two bedroom apartments. You chedck in via the Hotel Stephanie around the corner. The receptionist her was very friendly. There is two secure doors and a lift to your apartment. On entering the apartment we were met with chandalier in the roof and it was stunning. That week a DVD player and new stereo had been installed. There was ample cupboard space, safe, towels etc. There was a iron and ironing board, and hoover. The floors in the living spaces were wooden abd great dining table and chairs. The kitchen was fully equiped and spotless, dishwasher, huge fridge freezer and washing machine.

The location of the apartments I don't think could be matched, we were right on the avenue louise, supermarket and shops less than a five minute walk. A taxi from Gard De Midi station should cost no more than 8 euros, we were charged 15 on the arrival. I would book future travel etc with the hotel, they will also organise one for your arrival. I would also recommend a trip to Bruge, 50 mins in the train from Gard De Midi station

This is not a 5 star hotel, however, it is a fine 4 star hotel, that I have no complaints about. Very friendly staff, good food. Very nice restaurant on premises. My one comment is inability to get food past 10PM... but that's OK.