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Nuit Blanche. Bruges
A truly stunning piece of medieval architecture, this extraordinary guesthouse by the Groeneri Canal offers just two rooms: The Pasionara (Gothic Room) and the Lune di Miel (Medieval Room).
Truly authentic (even some of the stained glass windows date from the fifteenth century), this really is a place for those seeking to ‘step back in time’ - indeed, it is necessary to cross the ancient Bonifacious Bridge just to get to the property.
Boasting a fine ‘Medieval Garden’ and an enviable location, it is no wonder that icons such as Winston Churchill are said to have stayed here in days past.
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Truly authentic (even some of the stained glass windows date from the fifteenth century), this really is a place for those seeking to ‘step back in time’ -
Boasting a fine ‘Medieval Garden’ and an enviable location, it is no wonder that icons such as Winston Churchill are said to have stayed here in days past.
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Hotel Navarra. Bruges
Standing on the site of what was once the official residence of the 16th century Consul of Navarra (a Spanish province), the hotel as we know it today has, perhaps, had an even more eventful history than its structural predecessor. Present day guests at this listed monument enjoy all the comforts one would expect from a four-
Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is known to have stayed at The Hotel Navarra, during which time he penned his famous verse The Belfry of Bruges. The building was also the home of the Belgian government between October 31 till November 21, 1918 having returned from exile after World War I. Booking.com |
The Astoria. Brussels
Compared to most hotels featured on Nights In The Past, The Astoria is a relative youngster. However, despite being as recently as 1910, this belle epoque-
Then, as now, it continues to be ideally placed for those seeking to explore the city of Brussels, centrally positioned and less than a mile from the Royal Palace.
Former guests include Sir Winston Churchill and Salvador Dali.
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More Period Accommodation in Belgium
Bruges
Bryghia Hotel. 15th Century building close to Burg Square. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
Huis ´T Schaep. Once the home of Samuel Coucke (noted for his work in stained glass), this 17th century building was formed by combining two smaller dwellings. Highly rated, the hotel offers only a handful of guest rooms and is located within easy reach of the Grote Markt. Booking.com
Kempinski Dukes Palace Hotel. It might well be of a contemporary nature in parts, but this extraordinary hotel near to Bruges Cathedral was built in 1430 specifically for the wedding of Duke Philip The Good and Isabella of Portugal. Booking.com | LateRooms
Grand Hotel Casselbergh. Priding itself on its classical 18th century ambience, the Grand Hotel Casselbergh has been created from three private residences once owned by aristocrats and local dignitaries. LateRooms
Hotel de Tuilerieen - A Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Luxuriously restored 15th century mansion near the centre of the city. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
NH Brugge. Former monastery dating from the seventeenth century. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam. An attractive 17th century building overlooking the canal. TripAdvisor | Splendia | Expedia
Die Swaene. A fifteenth century townhouse hotel close to the city centre. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
Best Western Hotel Acacia. A hotel since 1479, the building is conveniently located close to the market square. TripAdvisor
Hotel De Orangerie. Highly-rated hotel formerly used as a monastery during the fifteenth century. More details are available through Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Hotel de Castillion. A striking 17th century Bishop’s palace close to the cathedral. TripAdvisor
Hotel Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce. A Splendid part timber-frame medieval townhouse offering sixteen rooms. Considered to be one of the most romantic hotels in the country. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Hotel Heritage. Ancient building at the heart of the city. TripAdvisor
Hotel Egmond. Close to the heart o Bruges, Hotel Egmond is a classic ‘country’ manor house whose origins are said to be 18th century. Booking.com
Anselmus Hotel. 16th century mansion close to the city centre. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Jan Brito. Four-star accommodation in a sixteenth century listed property. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Relais Ravestein. A striking mansion possessing notable aristocratic pedigree. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
Hotel Ter Brughe. Attractive property dating back to 1553 and located close to the Augustine Bridge. TripAdvisor
Duc de Burgogne. Splendid period accommodation dating back to 1648. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Huis ´T Schaep. Once the home of Samuel Coucke (noted for his work in stained glass), this 17th century building was formed by combining two smaller dwellings. Highly rated, the hotel offers only a handful of guest rooms and is located within easy reach of the Grote Markt. Booking.com
Kempinski Dukes Palace Hotel. It might well be of a contemporary nature in parts, but this extraordinary hotel near to Bruges Cathedral was built in 1430 specifically for the wedding of Duke Philip The Good and Isabella of Portugal. Booking.com | LateRooms
Grand Hotel Casselbergh. Priding itself on its classical 18th century ambience, the Grand Hotel Casselbergh has been created from three private residences once owned by aristocrats and local dignitaries. LateRooms
Hotel de Tuilerieen -
NH Brugge. Former monastery dating from the seventeenth century. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Relais Oud Huis Amsterdam. An attractive 17th century building overlooking the canal. TripAdvisor | Splendia | Expedia
Die Swaene. A fifteenth century townhouse hotel close to the city centre. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
Best Western Hotel Acacia. A hotel since 1479, the building is conveniently located close to the market square. TripAdvisor
Hotel De Orangerie. Highly-
Hotel de Castillion. A striking 17th century Bishop’s palace close to the cathedral. TripAdvisor
Hotel Relais Bourgondisch Cruyce. A Splendid part timber-
Hotel Heritage. Ancient building at the heart of the city. TripAdvisor
Hotel Egmond. Close to the heart o Bruges, Hotel Egmond is a classic ‘country’ manor house whose origins are said to be 18th century. Booking.com
Anselmus Hotel. 16th century mansion close to the city centre. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Jan Brito. Four-
Relais Ravestein. A striking mansion possessing notable aristocratic pedigree. Booking.com | TripAdvisor | LateRooms
Hotel Ter Brughe. Attractive property dating back to 1553 and located close to the Augustine Bridge. TripAdvisor
Duc de Burgogne. Splendid period accommodation dating back to 1648. Booking.com | TripAdvisor
Chateau Rougesse. Just a few miles from the centre of Bruge, Chateau Rougesse is purported to date from the 16th century. Booking.com
Brussels
Metropole Hotel. It might not exactly be ancient (1895) but this is said to be the city’s oldest hotel. TripAdvisor | Expedia
De Haan
Ghent
Best Western Hotel Cour St. Georges. An eighteenth century property where Napoloeon is said to have once stayed. Tripadvisor | LateRooms
Hotel Monasterium. Centrally-located hotel built in 1278 and formerly used as a convent. TripAdvisor
Hotel Monasterium. Centrally-
Kortrijk
Grand Hotel Damier. Though the present building was constructed in 1769, its origins are almost four-
Maaseik
Wavre
Hotel Château de Limelette. 19th century building offering four-
Many visiting Belgium will most likely stay in the major cities of Brussels and Brugge, as well as destinations connected to the Great War such as Ypres. However, the country has much more to offer and we are keen to expand this section to take in more historic hotels in Namur, Liege, Limberg and Hainaut. We are most interested in places to stay with an association to famous people of the past, but all period accommodation retaining its architectural heritage is eligible for inclusion. And, as a rule of thumb, the more romantic the hotel or inn the better. Thank you.
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Historic Hotels in Belgium
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Die Swaene, Bruges
Hotel Monasterium, Ghent
Bourgondish Cruyce, Bruges