Crowne Plaza Bruges occupies one of the best addresses in the city, Burg 10, on the square that was the political heart of medieval Bruges. The Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Gothic City Hall are on your doorstep, the Belfry and the Markt are a couple of minutes away on foot, and the canals of the Rozenhoedkaai are close by. It is a four-star hotel with 96 rooms, which in Bruges makes it large, and size brings the facilities that smaller historic houses cannot offer: an indoor pool, a sauna, a gym, a bar, a terrace and a restaurant, PlazaCafe, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is free WiFi in the rooms, an electric car charging station and a Green Key sustainability certification. The setting is more international hotel than medieval mansion, so the appeal is comfort and convenience rather than period atmosphere. For first-time visitors who want to step out of the lobby straight into the sights, it is an easy choice, and for families and groups the choice of room types and the pool are real advantages in a city of small guesthouses.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the Burg, the square beside the Markt, so the Belfry, the Historium, the Basilica and the City Hall are all within about five minutes on foot. The station is a longer walk of around twenty minutes, or a short taxi or bus ride, which is easier with luggage over the cobbles. Everything in the old town is walkable from here, and the central position means you can return to the hotel for a rest between sights.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with the standard comforts you would expect from an international chain, and larger room types suit families. The indoor pool and sauna are a welcome extra after a day on the cobbles or in cold winter weather, and the gym will suit anyone who likes to keep up a routine. Ask for a higher floor or a quieter side if you are a light sleeper, because the square can be lively in the evenings and during the Christmas market season.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, families, small groups and anyone who values a pool, a restaurant and a central address over period charm. It is less suited to travellers hunting for a romantic canalside boutique, for whom Hotel Heritage or Hotel Van Cleef will feel more intimate.
Good to know
Parking is available on site for a daily surcharge and spaces are limited, so reserve it with your room if you are driving, and compare breakfast-inclusive and room-only rates. Book early for the Christmas market weeks and spring weekends, when central rooms sell out first.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Sauna
- ✓PlazaCafe restaurant
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Steps from the Markt
Good questions
Where is the Crowne Plaza in Bruges?+
It is at Burg 10, on the Burg square next to the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the City Hall. The Markt and the Belfry are a couple of minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, along with a sauna and a gym. Check the opening times of the facilities when you book.
Can I park at the hotel?+
On-site parking is available for a daily surcharge, but spaces are limited, so reserve it in advance if you are driving.
