Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels proudly announces the debut of three new penthouses designed by DesignEQ: Grand Gallery, Brontë, and Belle Vue.
Occupying the distinguished sixth floor of this historic landmark, these residences embody Corinthia’s commitment to understated elegance and the art of modern hospitality. Each suite is deeply inspired by Belgium’s cultural heritage, artistic legacy, and natural landscape—translated into refined sanctuaries that marry historic grandeur with contemporary comfort.
“Honouring the legacy of this historic building while reflecting the spirit of Corinthia was at the heart of our design approach,” says Ekaterina Nazarova, Lead Interior Architect at DesignEQ. “The sixth floor, as the only contemporary addition to an otherwise historic property, offered a wonderful opportunity to continue the language of the building in a fresh and distinctive way. The suites are designed for the inquisitive mind, with inspirations from art, literature, and history discreetly woven throughout.”
Grand Gallery Penthouse (603): A Tribute to Timeless Style
Echoing the splendour of the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, this penthouse reimagines the spirit of Brussels’ Belle Époque arcades. Eucalyptus wood panelling and intricate mouldings frame a sophisticated palette enriched with magenta accents and chestnut hues. Positioned between a panoramic terrace and the hotel’s central atrium, the residence is bathed in light and alive with openness.
Two principal bedrooms with marble-clad ensuites, a Technogym-equipped fitness studio, and a serene massage room transform this penthouse into a lifestyle retreat that balances elegance with wellbeing.
Brontë Penthouse (604): Literature Meets Luxury
Inspired by the Brontë sisters’ time in Brussels, this one-bedroom residence blends literary heritage with contemporary elegance. A bespoke headboard of plaster panels evokes ink swirling in water, while deep blue interiors recall manuscripts touched by the hand of history.
The dining room continues the theme of nature central to the Brontës’ work: Victorian-inspired, hand-painted scenic wallpaper and a custom chandelier in gilded brass and crystal reinterpret the rhythms of branches and rainfall. Positioned between the central atrium and a rooftop terrace, the penthouse glows with natural light that enhances its narrative of romance and craftsmanship.
Belle Vue Penthouse (605): Nature and City in Dialogue
Drawing inspiration from the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken and Brussels’ celebrated gardens, Belle Vue creates a dialogue between nature and the metropolis. Dual-aspect views frame contrasting perspectives of the city, while eucalyptus wood, floral marbles, and soft sage tones echo the rhythms of the landscape.
The centrepiece bathroom combines Carrara marble with exceptional craft: sage-green slabs line the floor, while a curved wall around the tub is clad in a custom mosaic of mother-of-pearl and bold green foliage. Intimate yet refined, Belle Vue is both sanctuary and stage, capturing the city’s shifting moods throughout the day.
With these new residences, Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels affirms its position as one of Europe’s most prestigious addresses.
By respecting historic architecture while infusing each space with cultural narrative, atmosphere, and precise elegance, DesignEQ has created destinations that speak to both memory and modernity.
