Not in the mood to drive home after the Academic Opening? Want to enjoy a night out in Brussels and then stay overnight at a hotel of your choice and budget at a discounted rate? We've secured deals for all VUB staff and students with:
- Accor Group (e.g., Ibis, Sofitel, etc.)
- Thon Hotels
- Motel One
This allows you to easily book a room online. You can read more about each of these deals below.
Would you, as a VUB staff member, like to know more about our hotel deals for groups, the options for mid- and long-term stays (such as the deal with Adagio Delta near the Etterbeek campus), and how to pay at 15 of these hotels by invoice with a PKC instead of a credit card? Then please send an email to evenementen@vub.be for more information!
Please note: Carefully read the terms and conditions of each of the offered room rates. 'Non-refundable' means it cannot be refunded under any circumstances, and we cannot change that. Always check if breakfast is included and review the cancellation policy. The Marcom team is not responsible for errors or outdated information in this document. Always verify the details online or with the specific account manager of the hotels.
ACCOR GROEP
You can choose from the full range of options, from Ibis (budget-friendly) to high-end (Novotel and Sofitel). Click here for a complete overview of all Accorhotels in Brussels.
- Loyalty card in your name: 10% discount, simply book online
- VUB deal
- IBIS Budget hotels (not all): 5% + free breakfast
- IBIS & IBIS Styles hotels: 9% + free breakfast
- Other hotels: up to 12% + free breakfast
Note: Please read the terms and conditions of each room rate clearly. 'Non-refundable' means it is non-refundable under any circumstances; we cannot change this. Always check whether breakfast is included or not and the cancellation policy conditions.
To receive the special VUB discount (for all individuals booking with their VUB email address) you MUST book via this link
The VUB rates will only be visible if the following information is entered (double-check):
- Business Client Code SC283436491
- Access Code VR834BE897
Individual reservations can be canceled until 2:00 PM on the day of arrival.
- PAYING FOR ACCOR GROUP HOTEL ROOM
- ALWAYS book online via the link to activate VUB rates
- Enter your (own) credit card during the reservation for late check-in guarantee
- Pay with your (own) credit card at check-in. Payment by invoice is NOT possible.
- BOOKING ACCOR GROUP HOTEL ROOM OUTSIDE BRUSSELS (WORLDWIDE)
Through the same special VUB link, you can book a hotel room worldwide within the Accor group online. The same discounts and conditions apply as for online bookings of hotel rooms in Brussels. However, make sure to read the cancellation terms carefully, as they may vary.
The VUB rates will only be visible if the following information is entered (double-check):
- Business Client Code SC283436491
- Access Code VR834BE897
MOTEL ONE GROEP
Design Hotel ‘Motel One Brussels’ (Brussels city center) (Economy) (Tripadvisor 8.6), centrally located in Brussels near Brussels Central Station.
This hotel operates with a flat fee that remains the same for a calendar year, with a low rate and a high rate depending on the period, offering a clear discount on the regular public price.
- For 2024, the VUB rate is 119 euros (low rate)
- An additional 16.50 euros is charged for breakfast
- The city tax is 4.24 euros per room per night
Note: There are certain weeks, due to trade fairs and high demand in Brussels, that have a higher flat fee. Check the prices for the period you wish to book in advance! Even during these weeks, the price is a flat fee, albeit higher.
Go to www.motelone.com/beone
To enjoy the VUB benefits, you MUST first create a Be One profile. Make sure to create this profile with your VUB email address. The VUB benefit will not be accepted with a non-VUB email address. The system might allow it, but post-booking checks may result in the reservation being canceled at the advantageous VUB rates. Former staff members who still have an active vub.be email address can also use this deal. Once your profile is activated, go to YOUR PROFILE and select the PARTNER CODE tab.
Enter the Vrije Universiteit Brussel partner code:
BEVD6D8B711
You can then proceed to book your room. Note: The VUB code is only activated if you select ‘This trip is for Business Purposes / Ik reis voor zaken’ and NOT ‘This trip is for leisure / Ik reis privé’. For everything else, it doesn’t matter, so even for personal bookings, select this option to activate the VUB rates.
Note: Although this hotel has more than 500 rooms, some periods fill up quickly. The message here is: The sooner you book, the better.
Always select ‘Ik reis voor zaken’ to receive the VUB discount! You can also optionally choose breakfast.
Cancellation within the Motel One group is possible up to the day of arrival, which is an additional advantage of choosing this hotel. However, VUB cannot be held responsible for errors or issues with the reservation and/or cancellation, especially if you attempt to book with a non-vub.be email address.
- Online via credit card
This VUB discount with a flat fee is valid at ALL Motel One hotels throughout Europe and the U.S., not just in Brussels. You can find a complete overview of all hotels at [https://www.motel-one.com/nl/hotels/alle-vestigingen](https://www.motel-one.com/nl/hotels/alle-vestigingen). The flat fee price may vary from hotel to hotel.
The only requirement is that you log in with your vub.be email address and always select ‘Ik reis voor zaken’ (I am traveling for business).
If you need assistance with a booking at a Motel One hotel outside Brussels, or if you want to make a group booking, email brussels@motel-one.com and explain the situation. Be sure to mention the partner code BEVD6D8B711 and that you are part of the VUB community (staff or student).
THON HOTELS
Thon Hotels is one of the leading hotel chains in Norway and has the following hotels in Brussels:
- Stanhope Hotel Brussels by Thon Hotels (5 stars)
- Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie (4 stars)
- Tho Hotel Brussels City Centre (4 stars)
- Thon Hotel EU (4 stars)
- Thon Hotel Brussels Airport (3 stars)
An overview and more information can be found at https://www.thonhotels.com/nl/hotels/belgie/brussel/
- 15% off the best available rate for a Classic Room – Single use
- Breakfast included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free fitness access in the hotel
Free cancellation is possible until 4:00 PM on the day of arrival via email (please review the terms and conditions carefully at the time of booking).
How can you take advantage of this deal? This can ONLY be done by using this specific link: http://www.thonhotels.com/?company=TH8897
With our partner code TH8897, the system will display the message 'You now have access to discounted prices through the agreement with VUB,' so you know you are receiving the 15% discount and other benefits. Payment can be made with a credit card.
- Online directly with a credit card