Hotel Dukes' PalacevsHotel Adornes
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges is the choice of most writers compared to Adornes. Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges scores 92 with recommendations from 10 sources like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Hotel Dukes' Palace
Prinsenhof 8, Bruges 8000, Belgium
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"When to go: Late spring and early summer are lovely in Bruges, and the city is charming at Christmas, too.
Which room to book: Splurge on one of the 22 suites with a decorative..."
Jetsetter
"Former residence of Burgundian aristocracy in the heart of medieval Bruges with a spectacular garden, terraces, and beautiful lounges." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Deserving of its 5 stars, this former ducal palace is up to the usual Kempiski decorative standard, but the spa pool, art gallery and chapel make it something extra special."
Condé Nast Traveler
"At the 93-room Kempinski, in a fifteenth-century castle in a cul-de-sac in the heart of town, the best rooms have fireplaces and original oil paintings." Full review
Star Service
"In the center of this stunning medieval city, about 10 minutes' walk from The Markt, this is a stellar period establishment with blue-blooded provenance and a postcard aesthetic worth writing home about." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The explanation of the name of this smart, pleasant restaurant lies primarily in the traditional menu." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This is the only five-star hotel in Bruges." Full review
Fodor's
"In terms of sheer grandeur, nothing in Brugge can compete with this, the only five-star accommodation in Flanders." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It was massively rebuilt in 2008 – some guest rooms retain historical elements, but all the room decor creates a sense of timeless class." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The only five-star property in the city, Hotel Dukes' Palace oozes opulence with noble pomp and circumstance galore, but it’s not overly stuffy or fussy"
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Hotel Adornes
Sint Annarei 26, Bruges 8000, Belgium
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Pleasant hotel with a rustic feel that occupies three old gabled houses in the often-overlooked St Anna quarter... Rates as one of the friendliest and most helpful midrange hotels in Bruges."
DK Eyewitness
"The Adornes is set in a renovated set of 16th- to 18th-century mansions overlooking the canal in the quieter, eastern part of the city, yet within walking distance of the centre."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"20-room, mid-range, historic hotel in a choice location away from the bustle of the city center, but still within walking distance of restaurants, shops, public transportation, and tourist attractions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This small family-owned hotel has a loyal following – and no surprise." Full review
EuroCheapo
"The Hotel Adornes is a three-star hotel, offering accommodation at rates reasonable for its class." Full review
Frommer's
"Friendly, family-run hotel... in a residential area, so you get a real feeling of living like a local, particularly if you borrow a bicycle from the hotel." Full review