Hotel Duc de Bourgogne

Hotel Duc de Bourgogne is at Huidenvettersplein 12, on the small square beside the canal near the Rozenhoedkaai in the centre of Bruges, Belgium. The location is one of the most scenic in the city, with the Burg and the Basilica of the Holy Blood a few minutes away on foot, and the Markt within about five minutes. The hotel's windows and restaurant look out over the water and the old gabled houses. The property is an upscale hotel housed in a historic building with traditional decor. It has a well-known restaurant serving Belgian and French cuisine, with views over the canal, and guests can also take breakfast in the same setting. Rooms are comfortable and vary in size, with some offering canal views. Service is personal and attentive, and the hotel appeals to couples, special-occasion travellers and those who value atmosphere. Rates are typically in the upper-mid range for Bruges and vary by season and room, with summer, weekends and Christmas the busiest periods. Because the square is a popular photography spot, daytime activity is high, while evenings are quiet and the lit facades reflect in the canal. Guests who want a memorable dinner without leaving the building will find the restaurant a convenient choice. Bruges (Brugge), in the Flemish Region of Belgium, has a UNESCO-listed historic centre that is compact and largely pedestrian-friendly, and the railway station is roughly 1.5 km from the centre, reachable by a short bus ride or a walk of about 20-25 minutes. Brussels is around an hour away by direct train, and the North Sea coast at Blankenberge and Ostend lies less than half an hour away. Cobbled streets are common, so wheeled luggage is best kept light. Belgian beer, chocolate and lace are the city's best-known specialities, and visitors often combine a stay here with a canal boat trip, a climb of the Belfry and an evening stroll once the day-trip crowds have departed.