Crowne Plaza Brugge, an IHG HotelvsHotel Dukes' Palace
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges is preferred by most reviewers compared to Crowne Plaza Brugge. Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Star Service.
Crowne Plaza Brugge, an IHG Hotel
Burg 10, West Vlaanderen, Bruges 8000, Belgium
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"Right on central Burg Square, this modern international hotel has all the usual business trimmings. In addition there are some surprisingly quirky historical details." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooks the Burg at the very heart of Bruges. An efficiently run, modern establishment, it also incorporates some historic remains: the excavated foundations of the medieval church of St Donatian."
Michelin Guide
"Lunch 14€ - Menu: 32€- 55€ - Carte: 37€-49€"
Star Service
"In the center, across famed Burg Square from the Church of the Holy Blood, this is the best option for travelers in search of chain dependability amid the medieval fancy of central Bruges." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This large, modern, four-star hotel stands at the very heart of Bruges, overlooking one of its most attractive historic squares." Full review
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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