As repeat visitors to the hotel both under previous and current management, we have always enjoyed our stays as it is in a very convenient location both for Waterloo itself and for Brussels, and the rooms of various sizes we have stayed in have always been good value for money.
Parking is free and easy, the new outside bar /dining area is a nice addition
Breakfast (buffet) was always included previously and no longer is as a Van der Valk hotel, so that would be my one negative point.
But this was the first time we also had dinner at the restaurant though and it certainly won't be the last as we found the food and service were very good. Considering how busy the restaurant was both with locals and guests, it is definitely a sign of ongoing quality.
When checking into our room, we found that the air conditioning in our room was not working, which was a worry in the current hot weather. We immediately asked reception if it could be looked at. We were informed some rooms have issues with air conditioning due to ongoing upgrades in the hotel, but the receptionist then went out of his way to find us an alternative room with working air conditioning and he eventually did.
I can not say enough how friendly and helpful he was and how much more enjoyable he made our stay.