This image depicts the grand staircase inside the Hotel Metropole, located at Place de Brouckère 31, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

This image depicts the grand staircase inside the Hotel Metropole, located at Place de Brouckère 31, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The multi-story staircase, composed of light-colored stone steps, is covered by a dark green carpet runner secured with brass rods. An ornate balustrade with a dark wooden handrail and black wrought-iron scrollwork featuring gold-colored medallions and Greek key patterns ascends along the right. A prominent fluted grey newel post with gold detailing marks the base of the balustrade. The walls are clad in light-toned rectangular stone blocks with decorative molding. A brass wall sconce with two exposed bulbs is mounted on the wall above the lower steps on the left. High above the upper landing, a large rectangular window featuring intricate stained or leaded glass, admitting a warm yellowish light, is visible. Two large potted plants with palm-like fronds are strategically placed: one on a landing midway up the left side of the staircase and another at the base of the stairs, to the right of the newel post. The floor at the base of the staircase is a light-colored marble tile with a pattern of dark grey squares. A golden luggage cart with a black mat rests on the tiled floor to the right. Partially visible on the far right are a dark wooden door with multiple glass panes and a section of a light-colored wooden counter or cabinet. No individuals are present in the scene.