https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/4268b355bf8defc71472078a2526b87a.jpg 9e0918ce498be82a4ac38aac2039dba7 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/c346bee9605680d39a513638322d35fb.jpg 8b561bcd8c5f28d35355179282f03491 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/b479fee2fc8d8dbdf6b791b248e3fcda.jpg b20aa85df24fbba214b8e87df6c47109 https://www.worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3b9584ca1936a36652f28ab3a4a5dd9f.jpg 333b66a6ca41abcaeea4e3d270ce792e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel Amigo Language A language of the resource Brussels Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant A former prison from the 1500s that was converted into a five-star hotel. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The Hotel was built in 1957, Revised in 2016 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Founder(s): Rocco Forte Hotels took over Hotel Amigo in January 2000. Builder - built by the Blaton family for the Brussels World’s Fair of 1958. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. The building's history begins earlier in the 16th century. The Hotel started around mid-20th century Modern era Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 50.846371723619164, 4.351459773016953 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Red brick for the façade and internal load-bearing materials such as concrete and stone elements. Extent The size or duration of the resource. Not much about the hotel's height, but information says that the Hotel Amigo is a 6-floor building. Type The nature or genre of the resource Commercial Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The Hotel is built in the Spanish Renaissance style, which is reflected in its red brick facade. Description An account of the resource Hotel Amigo in Brussels presents a dignified exterior that hints at its layered history, preserving the solid masonry and understated proportions of the 16th-century structure that once served as a city prison. The façade blends Flemish architectural cues with refined modern touches: warm brickwork, tall windows framed in stone, and a discreet entrance canopy that elevates the building from its austere origins to a welcoming five-star presence. Subtle uplighting along the exterior walls emphasizes the building’s age and texture, giving the hotel a quietly regal stance within the cobbled streets just steps from the Grand Place. Inside, the transformation from confinement to comfort is dramatic yet respectful. Original structural elements thick walls, timber beams, and time-worn stone are paired with polished marble floors, bespoke furnishings, and art that celebrates Belgian heritage. Corridors that once felt narrow and severe are now softened by warm lighting and richly License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Images 1 - 4: Creative Commons Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Source - Hotel Amigo - Brussels, Belgium (no date). https://www.lartisien.com/hotel/hotel-amigo?cur=USD&occ=a02. Source - Traveller Made. (n.d.) Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte Hotel, Bruxelles, Belgium. Traveller Made Hotel Partner. Available at: https://travellermade.com/hotel-partners-europe/hotel-amigo-a-rocco-forte-hotel-bruxelles-belgium-traveller-made-hotel-partner/#:~:text=Hotel%20Amigo%2C%20a%20Rocco%20Forte%20Hotel,-History%20%26%20Story&text=Amigo%20is%20a%20curious%20name,irony%20as%20the%20name%20stuck (Accessed: 4 December 2025). Source - Our history | Hotel Amigo, a five star hotel in Brussels (no date). https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/hotel-amigo/story/#:~:text=Today%2C%20several%20of%20the%20original,are%20still%20on%20display%20today.