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Hotel Martin's RelaisvsHotel Dukes' Palace
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges ranks significantly better than Hotel Martin's Relais. Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges is ranked #1 in Bruges with accolades from 10 reviews like Jetsetter, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Martin's Relais
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Genthof 4a, Bruges 8000, Belgium
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Star Service "Martin's Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam comprises five historic 17th-century burghers' homes that have been combined to create one of the more attractive midrange inns on the canal." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range property that evokes Bruges' rich history with its setting in a series of elegant canal houses built and remodeled between the 13th and 18th centuries." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Formerly the Oud Huis Amsterdam, this old, agreeable and somewhat rambling hotel is now part of the small, efficient chain of Martin’s Hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Five noble, 17th-century houses in the elegant Hanseatic district combine the grace of another era with the polish of a modern, first-class property." Full review
Hotel Dukes' Palace
Concierge
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service
Michelin Guide The Telegraph Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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 Telegraph9.0
"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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