Freren Fonteinstraat 1, Bruges, Belgium | (888) 551-4925
Gorgeous, renovated 16th-century hotel with lovely decor
Elegant, classic rooms
with modern conveniences
Beautiful storybook garden
with fountain
Small bar serving coffee
and beer
Quiet location within
short walk to center of town
Free breakfast including
variety of cold cuts, cheeses, and breads
Free Wi-Fi
No on-site restaurant or
fitness center
No parking
The 37-room Hotel Jan Brito is an upscale hotel with elegant decor set in a beautifully renovated 16th-century building. Outside, there is a charming garden with gravel paths and an impressive stone fountain. Free breakfast is served in a
sophisticated dining room and there’s a small bar on-site in a pretty parlor.
The hotel is in a quiet location within walking distance to the center of town,
but there’s no parking (unlike at the Hotel Heritage). The rooms are elegant and classic, with minibars and free Wi-Fi. Guests may also want to consider the similarly priced Huis Koning, a charming, sought-after B&B next to a private canal.
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Scene
Sixteenth-century hotel with rich, classic decor and charming garden
In a beautiful, storybook
building with brick walls, tall windows, and three peaked roofs, Hotel Jan
Brito is a charming boutique. Colorful Renaissance paintings, fireplaces, wooden
staircases, and chandeliers will transport guests back to the 16th
century. Common rooms have a wonderful use of color: Breakfast is served in an
elegant room with pale green curtains and wooden chairs with pale green fabric,
and the bar is in a parlor with lavender curtains and plush, lavender chairs. Outside,
the garden area is lovely. Gravel paths lead to a central stone fountain with
seahorse features, and a glass elevator is a modern touch that lets guests enjoy
the outside scenery. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed.
Location
Residential area within walking distance to shops, cafes, and restaurants
The hotel is on a
residential street which is quieter than the touristy areas in Bruges. There
are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby. There is also an outdoor
market within a short walk, and the historic center of Dijver, a destination
popular for its famous medieval buildings near the canal, is less than a
10-minute walk. The international airport in Ostend is less than a 30-minute
drive.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with modern conveniences
Rooms are elegant with
classic furnishings like rich floor-to-ceiling curtains and heavy wooden headboards
and dressers. The patterned wallpaper in some rooms can be interpreted as either pretty and soft, or a touch overwhelming. Modern
conveniences include minibars, free Wi-Fi, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs (many of these are tiny). Some
rooms have spacious bathrooms with separate stall showers and tubs, and the Garden Suite has its own outdoor seating area on a patio. Though they're plenty charming and have lots of historical appeal, they're not quite as upscale as the rooms at Hotel Heritage -- but then, they're also usually a bit cheaper.
Features
Beautiful garden, free breakfast, and small bar
The hotel has a secluded outdoor
garden, which is a rarity in Bruges. A free breakfast is served in a pretty room
and includes cold cuts, cheeses, and breads. There’s a small bar in a parlor
serving coffee, cocktails, and beer. A computer is available in the lobby for
guests to use, and umbrellas are provided for guests to borrow.
