Which Hotel - Brugges????
May 31st, 2004, 08:33 PM
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Back on the subject of Bruges accomodation, we too are visiting in September and think that of all places we should spend some extra money to find the best location on a canal with the largest bed possible (European double beds can be so small).
Has anyone considered those listed in Small Hotels of the World - The Pand, Hotel de Orangerie, Die Swaene and Hotel de Tuilerieen ? If not what do you think are the very top picks ? Thank you.
Has anyone considered those listed in Small Hotels of the World - The Pand, Hotel de Orangerie, Die Swaene and Hotel de Tuilerieen ? If not what do you think are the very top picks ? Thank you.
May 31st, 2004, 11:16 PM
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I noticed that the Relais Bourgondisch has a website under construction that has limited detail. The Pand Romantik Hotel website is extensive and appears well thought out with good package deals. Does anyone know what the best rooms are at either hotel ? i.e. location, floor, type etc.
Jun 11th, 2004, 06:37 AM
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Judy or anyone else, have you heard from Balto Traveler or anyone else on their recent stay at Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce? I'm planning a trip to Brugge in April 2205 and really like the idea of having a canal view room...
Let me know.
Thanks,
Ray
Let me know.
Thanks,
Ray
Jun 11th, 2004, 01:19 PM
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We have booked the Cruyce for September. The Pand Hotel sounds great though in a Ralph Lauren Suite and if the canal view room is not important, I would go with the Pand and probably take one of their many package deals.
Jun 21st, 2004, 07:49 PM
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We stayed at the Gheeraert B&B in Bruges and found it to be clean, spacious and well located.
The king size bed was the comfortable one we had during our trip to Europe. Having a small refrigerator in the room was nice, too!
The king size bed was the comfortable one we had during our trip to Europe. Having a small refrigerator in the room was nice, too!
Jun 22nd, 2004, 08:32 AM
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Oud Huis, Heritage, De Orangerie are some of the better ones.. Yes, most of the top hotels are, in fact, on the canals, but that is WHY you are going to Bruges and people tend to spend top Euro to be on one for the ambiance and the "authenticity".
Besides, summers in Belgium rarely get so hot that the stagnant water starts to create a problem..This is more of a Venice issue.. Especially if one goes to Bruges in early or late summer (June/September), they should be very comfortable and odor-free..
Sempronia
Besides, summers in Belgium rarely get so hot that the stagnant water starts to create a problem..This is more of a Venice issue.. Especially if one goes to Bruges in early or late summer (June/September), they should be very comfortable and odor-free..
Sempronia
Jun 27th, 2004, 02:38 AM
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Hey RayWaySki and everyone else - as posted above, I stayed @ the Relais Bougondishe Cruyce April, '04 and we were extremely pleased with the size and cleanliness of our rooms (which were lovely canal-views), the breakfasts and the wonderful location of our hotel.
Jul 20th, 2004, 01:53 AM
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Don't know about the bikes, but we did go to the Henrick Streiff (sp?) Brewery while in Brugges. It's pretty popular, so you'll have no problem finding out how to walk there once you're in the city. Belgium has 400 varieties of beer, so I didn't have nearly enough time to try them all!
Jul 20th, 2004, 02:44 AM
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Much progress has been made with our travel planning sice the last post. There are a number of bicycle hirers and a bicycle tour company called Quasimodo. Yes Straffe Hendrick Brewery will definately be worth a visit. We are informed that many beers can be tasted at t'Brugs Beertje. Here in Australia I have my favourite Belgian beers and have a long list to visit. Unfortunately there are not many breweries in that part of Flanders so there will be subsequent visits of course. Together with the moules frites I suspect this will be a high calorie segment of our two month escapade. Maybe thats why we will need the bikes.
Jul 20th, 2004, 03:42 AM
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We stayed at hotel Die Swaene and enjoyed it. Very good service and excellent restaurant. There is a swan in the canal "living" in front of hotel. Great location in the heart of the city near fish market.
Other favorite is Duc Burgugnone. We booked quite a few clients there . I checked it myself last summer as well and liked it also.
Other favorite is Duc Burgugnone. We booked quite a few clients there . I checked it myself last summer as well and liked it also.
Jul 26th, 2004, 04:13 PM
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Budman, I think the B and B you were referring to is Paul and Roos Gheeraert-Vandevelde at 9 Riddersstraat. The website is http://users.skynet.be/brugge-gheeraert/. I read that report too and then we just stayed there in June. Very nice, spacious, lovely room and surroundings and good breakfast too.
