About this hotel
General information
Hotel De Orangerie occupies a former 15th-century Carthusian monastery on the banks of the Dijver canal, in a quiet corner of Bruges's UNESCO-listed historic centre. It is an intimate house of 20 rooms spread over five floors and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The interiors keep the feel of an old townhouse: wood-panelled walls, gilded mirrors, velvet armchairs, tall windows and heavy drapes, with a fire burning in the salon. There is no restaurant; the day is shaped instead by breakfast, afternoon tea and a drink at the fireside bar. In the warmer months the hotel moves outdoors to a terrace set right at the water's edge, looking out over the canal.
Location
The hotel sits on the Dijver canal at the heart of old Bruges, yet in a calm spot: the Belfry is 230 m away, the Markt a few minutes' walk, the canal-boat landing 120 m, the Church of Our Lady 500 m and the béguinage about 1 km. The railway station is a 30-minute walk, and several bus lines stop nearby. The nearest airports are Ostend (25 km) and Brussels Airport (95 km). Hotel parking is charged and must be reserved in advance, there is a public car park close by, and electric-car charging is available.
Sports & leisure
Leisure here is the city itself, most of it within a short stroll. Half-hour boat trips along the canals leave from a landing 120 m from the door; the Gruuthusemuseum, with its Flemish tapestries, is 300 m away, the City Hall and its Gothic hall 350 m, and close by are the Groeningemuseum, home to the Flemish Primitives, and Museum Sint-Janshospitaal with its intact medieval pharmacy. De Halve Maan brewery, 750 m away, runs guided tours, The Old Chocolate House offers Belgian chocolate and waffles nearby, and the Belgian coast is about 20 minutes away.
For children
Babysitting can be arranged on request.
Restaurants & bars
There is no restaurant on site — plenty are within walking distance — and the hotel concentrates on breakfast, afternoon tea and its bar.
- Breakfast — a buffet with dishes cooked to order and gluten-free options, daily from 08:00 to 10:30
- Afternoon tea — daily from 14:30 to 16:30, booked at least a day ahead: scones with clotted cream and artisanal jams, with mini pastries, sandwiches and a glass of champagne in the fuller versions; served on the terrace in fine weather and by the fireplace when it turns grey
- Bar — a snug room with an open fire, for an aperitif
- Canal terrace — on the Dijver, for morning coffee and evening drinks by the water
Room service is available.
Pets
Pets are welcome for a supplement, with advance reservation.
Rooms
Twenty rooms in six categories, from a compact 13 m² room to junior suites of up to 35 m², each with a king-size bed for one or two guests. Windows look onto the Dijver canal, the quiet inner courtyard, the street or the rooftops of the old town.
Rooms have air conditioning, a Nespresso machine and tea, a minibar, still and sparkling water, a flat-screen TV, a safe, high-speed Wi-Fi and a bathroom with shower or bath, hairdryer and Atelier Rebul toiletries; bathrobes and slippers are available from reception on request.
Budget Room
A small ground-floor room by the hotel entrance with a limited view, a king-size bed and a shower; for one or two guests.
Comfort Room
A second-floor room overlooking the courtyard or a quiet street, with a king-size bed, a desk and a walk-in shower; for one or two guests.
Heritage Room
A room with period character on the ground, first or second floor, facing the front of the hotel or the courtyard, with a king-size bed and a sitting area; bath or shower, up to two guests.
Dijver Canal-View Room
A first-floor room looking out over the Dijver canal, with a king-size bed and a sitting area; bath or shower, up to two guests.
Deluxe Heritage Room
A larger period room on the first or second floor overlooking the tranquil courtyard, with a king-size bed and a sitting area; up to two guests.
Junior Suite
A junior suite on the second or third floor with views of the historic centre or the courtyard, a king-size bed, a sitting area and a desk; up to two guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.