Residence les Ecrins

Housed in a narrow 19th-century townhouse on a quiet side street, the one-star Les Ecrins is a simple and charming inn and just a 10-minute walk from the Grand Place.

A set of steep, tiny stairs leads to the 11 bright guest rooms upstairs, which are compact and cozy with fresh redesigns and bold new wallpaper. All have crisp, clean linens, television, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and telephones. Room types vary from small budget rooms to two-bedroom apartments with complete kitchens. All rooms have private bathrooms with clean new tiles, and some have bathtubs.

A recent revamp has turned the hotel into a self-service accommodation, meaning there is limited staff availability. Instead, you'll receive door codes via internet. We used to love the owner-prepared breakfast here, but now, guests will need to travel outside of the hotel for their morning meal or use the shared kitchen to prep something. Still, we appreciate the clean, comfy accommodations here and the excellent location.