I just recently joined your group and I am enjoying reading all your posts. I am trying to do searches on Belgium and Germany to avoid asking any questions that have already been asked. I did not find any reference for this question:

Has anyone stayed at the Hotel Ibis Brussels Centre Gare du Midi? I am planning on staying there for a few nights in October and was wondering if anyone has been there. The location seems good - close to the train station (and airport shuttle) but also close to downtown.

Also does anyone know what "Périodes de foires" means? On September 19 (first night) the Ibis is charging 109 Euros which is the "périodes de foires" rate but then the rate goes down to 89 and 75 EUR when we fly out October 4-5.

Any info would be appreciated.

Regards, E. Young in Ottawa, Canada