Founded by the Van Belle's in 1906, the family run Van Belle Hotel offers traditional hospitality in the centre of Brussels, approximately one kilometre from the Belgian capital's impressive main square. With simple modern furniture in rich, warm colours, the guestrooms all have cable television, telephones, safes and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Small tables draped with crisp white tablecloths make for intimate dinners in the candlelit restaurant, which offers home cooked French cuisine alongside local specialties and accompanied by fine wines. In the bar, easy chairs and low level lighting create an informal setting in which to enjoy snacks and sandwiches and drinks in the evenings. Guests can relax in front of the television in the lobby lounge and those with cars can rely on secure onsite parking. The hotel offers its guests free transfers from Midi railway station and lifts to Brussels' impressive main square in the evenings. The sights of Brussels are within easy reach of the hotel thanks to the city's efficient tram system, although many are an easy walk away