FIRST Motel One in Belgium Motel One Brussels to open Spring 2014

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Motel One is entering the city of culture, heritage and for some, most importantly chocolate and waffles! The new 490 room hotel located in the city centre is set to open its doors this spring. Double rooms start from €79, making Motel One Brussels the perfect city break accommodation choice for travellers looking for design, style and quality all on a budget.The positioning of the new hotel in Belgium’s capital city couldn’t be any more perfect or central; with St Michael’s Cathedral, Town Hall and Grand Place all within easy walking distance of the hotel. Sightseeing visitors will be spoilt for choice in the city with an abundance of trademark landmarks to visit right on the hotel’s doorstep.

The designer touches which distinguish Motel One from the budget travel crowd, range from the iconic Arne Jacobsen turquoise egg chairs to the striking, oversized ARCO lamp by Achille Castiglioni and will all feature in the new edition to the Motel One portfolio but with their own unique Belgium twist. Each Motel One is one of a kind, with the signature One Lounge; rest area and bar, interior decorated to reflect the city surroundings. The One Lounge is a space for guests to enjoy breakfast in the morning and unwind in good company, with a drink in hand in the evening.

Business travellers to the city can make the most of the free WiFi throughout the hotel and even use the complimentary One Lounge I-pads to check out the latest news and catch up on those important emails. Motel One Brussels has everything guests need for a comfortable, stress free work trip to the city.

Great design for little money has always been Motel One‘s key message and this is exactly what this new hotel will provide, all with the service and quality you would expect in a five star property. Motel One Brussels opens this spring welcoming guests to the inspiring city which has so much more to offer than delicious sweet treats.

Daniel Fountain / 04.04.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

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