My husband and I spent one night at this hotel on route to Prague. It was a very welcoming, comfortable hotel and although we were part of a coach tour we were treated just the same as the other guests. The reception staff were very helpful and advised us of where to go and get something to eat in the immediate area. As it is within the business area it was quite deserted on a Saturday evening so it proved a bit difficult to find places open to eat but there are plenty if you want to walk a little way. Access to the city is very easy and located quite near is the metro and trams and buses. We had a very comfortable room and the breakfast was very plentiful. Would certainly stay there again if we got the chance.

I am letting everyone in on my little secret. The Holiday Inn Schuman is my favorite hotel in Brussels. Since I tend to like a bargain and it seems to have become popular, I don't seem to stay there much any more, but in 2002-2004 I was there a lot.
It is a little out of the way yet quite near the Schuman metro, and this is also near where the airport bus comes to (if taking the airport train you would need to then take the metro, so better to just take the airport bus if coming here). Being out of the way means it is quiet.
The breakfast is one of the best that one gets at Brussels hotels, and there is a nice courtyard in which to enjoy it. Some have mentioned that they did not know that at some rates it is not included, and then one gets charged 20 Euros for it. I guess when this happened to me, it ended up being the most expensive breakfast I have ever eaten, but when added to a room price of 45 Euros (advance purchase) the total still was very reasonable.
Last year (2005) I had my wife along and decided to splurge on the Crowne Plaza nearby, but regretted not staying at my little gem.
One minor point where I may differ from other readers is that I am usually in Brussels on EU business and this hotel is well situated for that. It is a short metro ride into town or about a half hour walk. There is a bit of a Eurocrat-oriented restaurant area a bit north of the hotel but not much choice of eating places in the immediate vicinity. A metro day pass makes these minor issues.
The place seems to run fairly full these days so I don't see the kind of deals I usually try to get. But if you want a nice and quiet place and are not a bottom feeder, pricewise, as I am, then this could become your favorite too. As often happens in Brussels, prices tend to get cheaper over the summer so if you do see this at a good rate, be assured it has good air conditioning and you will be getting a real deal.

I did not have big expectations for Bruxelles or the hotel. Boy, was I proved wrong. Bruxelles is a wonderful place, people friendly and welcoming and the city itself beautiful.
The hotel is not in the centre (location in EU-district)- but with very easy connetion to the citycentre. Staff was very friendly, wonderful terrasse, rooms comfortable and clean. If you dont mind a hotel in a quite location I most certainly recommend the Brussels Schumann.

I have to admit I chose this hotel just for their special rate. The day of booking online they offered me 38EUR/day advanced payment. Pretty good deal wasn't? Perhaps bureaucrats are out of offices in August and prices going down.
The funny thing, me with girlfriend seemed to be the only young couple in the hotel among German seniors. The hotel is situated in extremely quite street although I had troubles finding it. The area is safe even at night, regarding many political institutions nearby. Metro - less than 5 minutes walk.
Our Room #408 was very clean, spacious and well decorated. The staff was friendly and polite. But the most amazing surprise was the mattress. That bed was one of the best I ever slept in. It's a pity I forgot the brand.
Finally I should say, this hotel has a very relaxing and noncommittal atmosphere. I would recommend this hotel for romantic couples and people seeking calm and quiet place. The only thing to keep in mind there are only a couple cafes close enough to have breakfast outside hotel. Nearest food store is also 1.5km walk.