The Dominican is a four-star hotel in a former abbey in central Brussels, with event space for meetings, conferences, workshops and private celebrations of up to 300 guests in total. A 180 m² multifunctional space divides into three salons, with six breakout rooms and access to a garden. It stands at Rue Léopold 9, just beyond the Grand Opera, so a seminar, an overnight stay and a dinner can be organised under one roof.
Seminars and company events
The meeting offer is built on three flexible salons, Salon I, Salon II and Salon III. They can be set up for board meetings, conferences, workshops, receptions and private celebrations, either individually or combined into one larger room. Each has natural daylight, current technology and direct access to the breakout areas. In all, the hotel lists eight separate spaces and six breakout rooms.
Two packages are published, a half day (8:00 to 12:00 or 14:00 to 18:00) and a full day (8:00 to 18:00). Both include the room, a 75-inch portable screen, dedicated high-speed Wi-Fi, stationery, water, pastries, fresh coffee and a welcome from the meeting concierge. Every meeting space also has a 4K projector, a wireless presentation system, video conferencing, premium audio and daylight, which supports hybrid sessions.
A dedicated events team follows each request from the first enquiry to the end of the day. It coordinates room layouts, technical support, catering and accommodation. End-of-year corporate formulas with a festive menu are also offered, handled by the hotel's MICE team.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel presents the space as suitable for private celebrations as well as corporate meetings, and the garden adjoins it. A restaurant on site can host lunch, cocktails or dinner after an event. The official pages do not describe a wedding offer, so ask the events team directly if you plan a wedding.
Rooms and capacities
The multifunctional space measures 180 m² and can be split into three independent rooms or opened into one. The hotel gives 300 as the total capacity. It does not publish separate sizes or seating plans for each salon, so request a layout for your numbers. The six breakout rooms are used for small groups, pauses and workshop sessions alongside the main room.
Accommodation
Bedrooms range from the 24 m² Deluxe, Courtyard and 26 m² Executive and Loft rooms to the 30 m² Dominican Loft, the 35 m² Junior Courtyard Suite, two 66 m² Executive Suites and the 77 m² Grand-Place Suite on the top floor. The Executive Suites include the Jacques-Louis David Suite, set in the painter's former home. Studio apartments are also listed. The total number of rooms is not stated on the pages consulted.
Catering
Catering options for meetings include coffee breaks, a chef-selected sandwich lunch, a hot and cold buffet, a three-course meal and house or premium wine selections. Coffee and tea are served on arrival. The hotel also has a Grand Lounge, a lounge bar and a restaurant for evening events.
History and setting
The building is a 15th-century abbey, reworked as a design hotel. The neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David worked here, and original details remain in the rooms. The Dominican belongs to the Carlton Collection and the Design Hotels network.
Getting there
The hotel is at Rue Léopold 9, 1000 Brussels, a short walk from the Grand Opera in the city centre. Use the contact page for directions and for the events team.
