Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection

General Overview

Cardo Brussels opened in July 2024 and is classified as 4-star and is the largest hotel in both Brussels and Belgium. With 532 bedrooms, 15 flexible meeting rooms capable of hosting meetings up to 400 in theatre style, 3 different restaurants it is a hotel that has extensive facilities for business groups.

Cardo is a completely new brand which is uniquely linked to Autograph Collections Hotels, being part of Marriott Bonvoy.

Location

Cardo Brussels is located in the heart of capital's business district which provides easy access to Brussels’ key business hubs and major European institutions.

Brussels Airport (BRU) is a 30-minute car or taxi ride away or 18 minutes by train from Brussels Nord which also is the Eurostar terminal and is a 10-minute walk away. Rogier Metro Station is located directly below the hotel, offers additional connectivity. 

The hotel is easy accessible by car too and offering an underground secured parking garage with 638 spaces.

Design

The hotel combines contemporary design with a refined lifestyle approach, offering versatile meeting spaces equipped with the latest technology, alongside rooms designed for both comfort and productivity.

Meeting space 

The hotel offers 15 flexible meeting spaces across four dedicated floors (levels 1, 2, 3, and 29). This includes a grand ballroom on level 2, which can accommodate up to 400 guests in theatre style.

Levels 3 and 29 are fully dedicated to meetings, with the 29th floor being the highest meeting floor in Brussels and offering panoramic city views. All meeting spaces benefit from natural daylight and state-of-the-art integrated AV technology.

On the 29th floor you can host an executive board meeting within the perfect setting and also enjoy your lunch served in the room.

Bedrooms 

The hotel offers 532 bedrooms, starting from 28m². Every room is equipped with latest technology for in-room control along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a work desk.

For large groups, the hotel can offer 300 standard level rooms and a wide selection of double and twin rooms.

Restaurants

Gritto is the hotel’s main restaurant on Level 1 offering breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets and also serves crafted dishes, respecting the rich culinary traditions of Belgium.

Doodles is a bar located on the 2nd floor, offering Belgian-style finger food throughout the day.

Since September 2024, the 150 seat Akaï restaurant on the 30th floor offers an Japanese fusion menu which can be privatised on request.

Experience

Within our first year of opening, we have already welcomed several pharmaceutical events, ranging from half-day meetings to fully residential three-day programs. We ensure full compliance with applicable pharma codes and standards, and we honour global Marriott MSAs to facilitate and respect agreed conditions.

Fitness

The hotel features a fully equipped gym on the 25th floor, including free weights and exercise machines, accessible to guests 24/7.

The pool and spa are located on the 30th and 31st floors, separated from the meeting rooms areas and operate with limited opening hours. The spa is managed by an external provider and offers additional services not included in the hotel’s core offering.

As a new hotel, marketing language is designed to attract attention and includes terms such as “quirky” and “lifestyle,” reflecting a light-hearted approach to hospitality. External sources may describe the hotel as a “trendy landmark.” However, the property remains a multi-purpose hotel with extensive facilities suited to both business and leisure guests.

While centrally located, the hotel is positioned within the business district and surrounded primarily by commercial buildings.

Guest facilities include a rooftop pool, spa, gym, restaurant, and bar. As most meeting spaces are located on separate and lower floors, these amenities should not pose a distraction during HCP meetings.

Bedrooms on the upper floors offer city views and may be considered upgrades. As only one side of the building offers such views, room allocation for HCPs should be managed carefully.