We (4 couples, ) have two nights in Brugess after a river cruise in June and were wondering where would be a good hotel to stay that is close to the centre. We are all in our early 60's and would like at least a 3star hotel. Any suggestions, then hope to get a train to Paris, any help there is also appreciated.

Pachet

Hotel Alegria is within 500 ft from the famous Grote Markt and Belfry in Bruges.www.booking.com/hotel/be/alegria.en.html
One of my favs.Others also. seat61.com Thalys down to Paris for me best regionals intercity fine if budget.

We really enjoyed staying at the Hotel Patritius when we were there last summer. We had a nice large room, there was a very pleasant lounge to relax in and also a nice garden behind the hotel where I enjoyed reading a book and soaking up some sun. Breakfast was included and it was very nice with meats, cheeses, breads, yogurt, juices, and several types of coffee. They also cooked eggs for us. Very friendly staff too. Not far from the center but quiet.

www.dieswaene.be We had a lovely stay at this hotel. Very near the city center. Richard

Dick..evidently after your stay, the hotel decided against any Fodor-folks in the future. However....

Pachet...if you don't mind a very easy 10-15 minute walk through some residential districts to reach the Gross Markt, etc., our "family" lodgings (daughters and their families have stayed there also...and loved it)...<b> Hotel Egmond</b> on it's parklike grounds, in the beautiful Minnewater section which in itself has a dreamlike feel to it (also some restaurants and shops). Their website with pics tells it all.

http://www.egmond.be/uk/

Stu Tower

We also stayed at the hotel patristics and found it ideal. Central but in a quiet location

That should be Hotel Patritius

We did mess the place up, but Pachet, it's a very nice hotel. And Stu, we were not Fodor's folks then. lol

Bruges is a very small town, and all of the hotels inside it are well placed. Just make sure you don't pick somewhere on the ring road. In Europe 3 star only means what facilities are available, not the quality of the hotel - a hotel with a conference room scores higher than one without.

Wow, a quick thank you to all, I will take time to look into all that good information.
Pachet