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Hotel Métropole heads to court over pedestrian zone
Brussels' historic five-star Hotel Métropole at Place de Brouckère is taking judicial action for the third time to protest against the new pedestrian zone in the city centre. The zone has made the hotel less accessible, according to management, which is taking the case to court to demand better access to the hotel, especially for cars, reports Het Laatste Nieuws.
The hotel's CEO, Patrick Wielemans, is not happy with the city's new pedestrian zone because “cars can no longer stop in front of the door and the alternative entrance – under the hotel – is too difficult to find for those unfamiliar with the city.”
Brussels mayor Yvan Mayeur, meanwhile, says he is looking for a solution. "But what the hotel wants is to return to the old situation, which is not possible," he explains. While Mayeur promises to respect the verdict of the court, he adds, “It is not up to the court to redesign the city."
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They have bigger problems than accessibility. The whole area has turned into a dirty playground for drunks and the homeless. Not exactly the area "five star" customers will enjoy spending their time. I advise my out of town colleagues to stay far away!
Imo "a" pedestrian zone can be an interesting idea in the right place. "This" pedestrian zone was a guaranteed, pre-programmed disaster from the get-go. It was never a great part of town but now it's one that is definitely off my list forever.