Wijngaardstraat 7-9, Bruges, Belgium | 011 32 50 33 22 66
Central location on quiet street within walking distance of attractions and transport
Clean, modern rooms with mini-fridges, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs
Attractive
indoor Winter Garden with glass ceilings and charming outdoor courtyard
Large,
stunning breakfast room with original brick vaulted ceilings
Some
rooms are big enough to accommodate traveling families
On-site
fitness center and bar/lounge in addition to room service
Multi-lingual
staff speaks English, German, Dutch, and French
Free Wi-Fi (in public areas only)
Single
room is tiny
Wi-Fi not free in the rooms
Daily
fee for on-site parking
Limited
number of English-speaking cable channels
Room
service has limited hours
The mid-range Academie Hotel is centrally located
on a quiet street away from loud city noises, but still within walking distance
of attractions, restaurants, shops, and public transportation. This historic
hotel has vaulted ceilings with original brick in addition to a bright indoor
Winter Garden and quaint outdoor courtyard. Rooms are mostly updated in style but sizes vary, and include seating areas, mini-fridges, electric kettles, and
flat-screen TVs. An on-site bar/lounge is intimate and there is a good breakfast served in a pretty breakfast room daily. Free Wi-Fi is available, but only in public areas, and on-site parking incurs
a daily fee.
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Scene
A modern yet cozy historic hotel
The Academie Hotel is a historic former
malt house that has been restored and updated to fit contemporary guest needs.
Wood accents, plush and velvety chairs, and the original brickwork arches in the
breakfast room feel inviting and antique while a stylish lobby and bar/lounge
add some modern touches. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow generous natural light in near
the staircase and an enclosed, beautiful outdoor courtyard offers privacy as
well as outdoor chairs. The indoor Winter Garden features trees, greenery, and
seating in addition to a bright, large glass ceiling. There is also a
children’s play area the corner of the room. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel’s common areas, but not in the rooms. Additionally, the morning
breakfast includes a wide assortment of items and receives great reviews.
Location
Near the center of Bruges, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions
Located on a quiet street near the center
of Bruges, the Academie Hotel is within walking distance to The Minnewater
(Lake of Love), Grote Markt, the Bruges Train Station, De Halve Maan Brewery, public
transportation, businesses, and numerous shops and restaurants. It sits away from the loud,
bustling tourist traffic yet most destinations are within a five to 15-minute walk.
Popular places are
accessible via public transportation and renting a car is only crucial if you
plan on venturing outside of the city limits.
Rooms
Clean, mostly updated rooms with mini-fridges, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs
Rooms at this hotel vary to accommodate
different types of travelers. Although the Budget Single room is tiny with only a twin
mattress and small bathroom, the Triple room is large and has enough room for a
family. Bright decorative pillows, trendy art, and red bed linens add some
color to the otherwise neutral palette. There are mini-fridges, electric kettles, hairdryers, desks, seating areas, and flat-screen TVs in every room.
Some rooms have a single bathroom sink while others have two, and in certain
rooms there are a limited amount of bathroom amenities available (and some bathrooms fixtures and tiles are a little dated). All rooms have shower/tub combos except the single, which has a stall shower.
Features
On-site bar/lounge in addition to fitness center and room service
The Academie Hotel has a fitness
center with several machines and weights, but it has no windows or natural
light (though machines do face a pretty, painted mural). Room service hours are limited and there is parking available, but it
incurs a daily fee. There is no pool, business center, or restaurant (except
for the breakfast room, which is only used during that meal); however, comfortable
velour furniture and a traditional Belgian wooden bar decorate the on-site
bar/lounge and give it a snug and inviting feel.
