Boeveriestraat 2, Bruges, Belgium | (888) 616-5829
Occupies quaint, 17th-century monastery
Easy access by
car and public transport
10-minute walk
from Bruges's medieval center
Traditional
Belgian bar with log fireplace
Extensive buffet
breakfast with kids' options
Outdoor terrace
(furnished in the summer)
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness center
Meeting and event rooms
Standard Rooms feel dated
Part of hotel is
unattractive block
Some bathrooms
could use a refresh
Older rooms have
thin walls
Fee for breakfast
Occupying a 17th-century monastery, the NH Brugge looks quaint from the outside,
though dated interiors and modern add-ons detract from the picturesque first impression. Its
position is particularly convenient, however, as it's easily accessed by car, train,
and especially bus -- and is also just 10 minutes' walk from Bruges' medieval
center. Room quality can vary, with Standard Rooms looking tired and higher-tier rooms and suites finished with higher-end, period-inspired furniture. A cozy bar with a fireplace makes for a very
pleasant place to unwind with a Belgian beer, and the restaurant caters to both families and business guests. Overall, rates are very competitive, but the hotel lacks the charm of many
of the city's historic lodgings.
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Scene
Charming 17th-century monastery with unattractive modern add-ons
Guests arriving
at the NH Brugge are first met by a charming, 17th-century former monastery
with a typical whitewashed brick facade decorated with window boxes bursting
with red flowers. Inside, however -- despite a couple nods to the
property's heritage in the form of a suit of armor and medieval-looking tapestry -- the lobby lacks the historic atmosphere typical of many Bruges
hotels. Interiors are a mixture of traditional elements (carved wood, rich fabrics, oil paintings) with the
usual trappings of a modern -- though slightly outdated -- chain hotel, while a
large portion of the rooms are housed in an adjoining unattractive concrete block
which overlooks a large terrace and lawned garden.
Location
Just off Bruges's ring road, opposite main bus station and 10 minutes' walk from historic center
The hotel is
situated on the corner of the main Bruges ring road and a smaller residential
street just opposite the main Het Zand bus station. While the road gets a steady amount of traffic throughout the day, the hotel itself is fairly quiet, set back as it is from the road, with a large paved area with trees acting as a buffer. Although one
of the less centrally located hotels, the NH Brugge is still just 10 minutes away on foot from the historic center around the Markt
Square. Its position also makes it
convenient for those arriving by train, with the main station well within
walking distance, while its proximity to the city's ring road makes it easily
accessible by car, too.
Rooms
Standard Rooms feel more dated than others; all have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The NH Brugge has 149
rooms, the interiors of which vary depending on the category. Standard Rooms tend to feel rather dated and chain-inspired, with
old-fashioned patterned carpets and fabrics, and traditionally styled
furnishings often showing signs of wear. Higher-tier rooms and suites, however,
show signs of more recent renovation and have a fresher, more charming historical feel. All rooms are air-conditioned and have free
Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with satellite
channels, while bathrooms -- some of which could also use a refresh -- include wall-mounted hairdryers and hotel-brand bath products. Most rooms have combination shower/tubs, while suites have a separate walk-in shower and a tub. Even though they're supposedly
soundproofed, some of the older rooms also have issues with internal noise.
Features
Cozy, traditional Belgian bar with log fireplace and good selection of beers
The hotel serves
a buffet breakfast with cooked-to-order items and kids' options in the
wood-beamed Ter Boeverie restaurant -- though its not generally included in the
rate. The restaurant also serves a menu of Belgian-French fusion for lunch and
dinner, while the hotel's cozy Jan Breydel Bar -- with low wooden beams and
real log fireplace -- has a good selection of Belgian beers. Room service is
available around the clock and food and drink can also be enjoyed on the
outside terrace, though it is only furnished in the summer months. A fitness
room with a few exercise machines is also available for guests' use, and Wi-Fi
is free of charge throughout the property. There are meeting and event rooms, too.
