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Hotel is located 20 minutes South of Brussels Airport: Chaussée de Bruxelles 135, 1310 La Hulpe, Belgium
- Taxi from Brussels Airport to the hotel should cost approximately €50
If you want to go by train you need to go to the station 'Hoeilaart'. The hotel is then just a few minutes walking. Use the website of the SNCB/NMBS for planning your trip. Brussels Central - Hoeilaart is 33 minutes and costs €2.50, Brussels Airport - Hoeilaart is 53 minutes and costs €6.35. The website sometimes refers to the airport as "BRUSSEL-NATIONAAL-LUCHTHAVEN".
Travel arrangements offered by Canonical
Sat 8 |
Between 09:00 and 17:00 |
Brussels Airport |
Dolce |
There will be a mini bus available at the airport straight to Dolce. Pick up point tbc |
Sat 8 |
Before 09:00 or after 17:00 |
Brussels Airport |
Dolce |
Take a taxi directly to Dolce from the airport |
Sat 8 |
Between 09:00 to 17:30 |
Eurostar (Gare du Midi) |
Dolce |
At Gare du Midi change for train to La Hulpe Train station (Louvain La Neuve-Ottignies bound NOT Louvain only. The latter is a different town)). There will be a mini bus available at La Hulpe to go to Dolce |
Sun 9 |
Between 09:00 to 20:30 |
Brussels Airport |
Dolce |
There will be a mini bus available to go to Dolce.Pick up point tbc |
Sun 9 |
Before 09:00 or after 20:30 |
Brussels Airport |
Dolce |
Take a taxi directly to Dolce |
Sun 9 |
Between 09:00 to 20:30 |
Eurostar (Gare du Midi) |
Dolce |
At Gare du Midi change for train to La Hulpe Train station (Louvain La Neuve-Ottignies bound NOT Louvain only. The latter is a different town). There will be a mini bus available at La Hulpe to go to Dolce |
Return details will be posted here in due course |
IMPORTANT: For sponsored people only: please note that taxis can be expensed only when bus transportation is not provided.
Please download here the train timetable Brussels Midi - La Hulpe Station.
For more information on train times from the Airport to Gare du Midi (Zuid), please visit http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/parking_transport/to-and-from/train
Eating Lunch
- Breakfast and Lunch is in the Argan restaurant downstairs past the main lobby
Timing
Breakfast= 6.30-8.45am
Lunch= 13.00-14.00
Coffee breaks=10.45-11.00 & 16.00-16.15 (E-coffee bars on Ground floor and first floor; coffee station on the 2nd floor)
Bars, Restaurants and Cafeterias Nearby
Argan Restaurant, Tree O Restaurant, Lobby Bar, and Oak Bar inside the hotel
Quick Restaurants - Cheap burgers similar to Wendy's or McDonald's; some English spoken
Boston Steak House - Simple menu and tasty steaks; some English spoken, call ahead for larger groups (sat 14 of us easily with reservation)
Places of Interest
Tourist Information
Useful Info on the local area
Pharmacy: Multipharma - multipharma.yours.be Rue des Combattants 58, La Hulpe - Tel: 0032 2 653 63 46
Grocery shop: La Hulpe Supermarket (address tbc)
Laundrette: (very close to the GB Super Market) Rue Colonel Montigny 1332 Genval
Closest ATM machine (There is no ATM Machine in the hotel) Fortis Banque: square Trois Colonnes 1 1310 La Hulpe Téléphone: 0032 2-6340440
Hospital/Emergency: Clinique St Pierre Reine Fabiola 9 Avenue 1340 Ottignies Tel: 0032 10 43 72 11
Post Office: Bureau de poste Rue DES COMBATTANTS 135 1310 LA HULPE
Police Station: Zone de police La Mazerine (La Hulpe/Lasne/Rixensart) Avenue du Gris Moulin 14, 1310 La Hulpe Téléphone: 00322 6551672
Courier Company: CIT Express Avenue de la Verrerie, 156 1190 Bruxelles Tél: 0032 2 533 21 41
Evening Programme
Monday 10th: “Let's get together for a BBQ” - Outdoor space in front of the main entrance, 7pm onwards
Thursday 13th: DJ night at the OAK Bar, Dolce (not organized by Canonical)
Friday 14th : ALL STARS PARTY = Redwood Hall, Dolce, 7.30pm
Venue Facilities (all complimentary!)
-2x tennis courts
-1 x volleyball field
-Walking trails and jogging paths in the forest. Maps available at the reception desk
-Fitness centre: located -1 floor next to the indoor swimming pool, steam room and sauna. Open 24h/24 and 7/7.
-Swimming Pool (indoor): open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily
Paid for
- Mountain bikes hire for half a day 15€ or 25€ Full day
- SPA
Social Whiteboard
Use this for gatherings, planning events, etc.
Local Team
The following people live in the area if you want more information.
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