Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU) to Hotel Retro, Brussels

The drive from the airport to Hotel Retro

The route from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Hotel Retro covers 15 km (9 miles) and usually takes around 21 minutes. The road runs from the airport area towards the city centre. Like any approach to a capital, it can slow down during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, so allow some extra time if you have a tight connection or a fixed check-in or meeting time. This is an occasionally booked route, but the journey itself is simple and needs no preparation beyond your booking details.

Meeting point at BRU

Your driver waits at Java Coffee House holding a personalised name sign. The spot is easy to find once you have collected your luggage.

Which vehicle suits your group

Solo travellers, couples and small families are well served by a private taxi, available for 1-3 or 1-4 passengers. The 4-passenger option gives more room when you have several suitcases. Larger parties can choose a private minibus. The smallest seats 8 passengers, and the range continues in steps of 8 seats up to 64 seats. That covers wedding parties, business delegations, school trips and tour groups. When in doubt, pick the next size up if you travel with bulky luggage or sports equipment.

About Hotel Retro and staying in Brussels

Hotel Retro is a place to stay in Brussels, and the city is compact enough that most hotels are quick to reach from the airport. Brussels is the seat of the European institutions and NATO, so it attracts business travellers during the week and visitors drawn by its historic centre, museums and food scene at weekends. Check your booking confirmation for the exact street address and give it to your driver if you are unsure of the entrance.

If you want to compare options in the city, a few long-established hotels are well known to visitors:

• Hotel Metropole, a historic hotel on Place de Brouckère, open since the 19th century.
• Hotel Amigo, close to the Grand-Place in the old town.
• Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place, a central address near the main square.