We stayed at the Leopold as part of an AA Getaways package, which promised a free upgrade from standard to executive room. As we arrived at lunch time, we were told our room wasn't ready but another was found. Not until the following day did we realise that our very small twin-bedded room with the internal courtyard view was not an executive room - and by then we were fully installed and couldn't be bothered to ask for a move. There was also an unpleasant smell of drains in the public areas for the first two days of our stay.

The best thing about the Leopold is the Brasserie, which is excellent. And the next best thing is the location, which is a fairly quiet street 5 minutes walk from the edge of the historic part of the city, and 5 minutes walk from the vast modern buildings of the European Parliament.

Breakfast was also good, with a wide choice. Choose a table which already has a big silver thermos of coffee on it to avoid the rather mediocre coffee from the machine.

We stayed in the hotel 2 nights in December '11. We stayed in an executive room which was a good size but not lighted very well, room were a bit dark but quiet, comfortable beds and a big comfortable bathroom.
Breakfast is gorgeous and staff is friendly and helpful. On reception there was always someone who spoke English very well, as well as Dutch and French.
Location is really good as there is multiple sights in walking distance eg.: Natural Science Museum, Military Museum and the European Quarter.
A few yards up the road is a bus stop where we were dropped of straight from the train station here you can also catch the bus straight into City Centre for Grand Place and in our case the Christmas Market. (check with reception the number and direction of busses).
DO NOT, after dark, wander in the wrong direction which is towards Naamsepoort, whilst we were there the community was quite volatile and riot precautions were taken with police and their vehicles everywhere. We got a little lost one evening, the area & people showed the same dodgy signs you'd be warned by in the UK.
One thing that beats me which I've read in other reviews is that they are very stingy with the coffee/tea tray. On our arrival there was only 1 sachet coffee, 1 sugar and 1 serving milk, I went down and asked reception for more and was only allowed 1 more of each?! Day Two there was two servings of each but 1 serving of each was empty but cleverly closed up so that it looked like they were actually containing something?! Again off to reception I go, and sure as hell I got some doubtful looks and only one replacement of each.
If you're going around the festive period the Light Show in Grand Place is a MUST SEE (first show of the evening is around 16h00).

Stayed in a couple at the Leopold for 3 nights from 20 to 23 december. All the staff was very helpful, acceuillant and friendly. The breakfast buffet was really beyond our expectations and offered a good variety of cold and hot food. The location is also great. Amazing New Year trees completed the ambiance and made you feel home. Will definitely come back again.

I have stayed at the Leopold hotel 4 times and have to say
The hotel has a great location just outside the old city centre
.the rooms are on the small side but have all the mod cons you
Need on a city break. The breakfast buffet has a good choice of
Hot and cold food and we have always had great service.
One minor point ,a couple of the bar staff will only converse in
French !!
Instead of heading into the city centre instead try turning right and
Walk the 100m to the square . Several bars and a couple of pavement
Cafe