Location. The Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace is located in Bruges, Belgium, in the centre of the old town of cobbled alleys and canals, and a UNESCO world heritage site. The Marketplace is within 500 metres, as are the Church of our Lady and the Provincial Palace. Bruges railway station is two kilometres away. Hotel Features. The former Prinsenhof was built in the 15th Century on the occasion of a royal wedding and was converted into the Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace. The façade has a turret, while the interior includes a listed chapel. Wireless Internet is complimentary, and secure parking is provided for a surcharge.

The Manuscript Restaurant at Kempinski serves innovative Belgian specialities. The Atelier Bar also serves snacks and has a summer terrace in the garden, and the lounge serves high tea and handmade local chocolates in front of a fire in the 15th-century fireplace.

The hotel offers one ballroom, two meeting rooms, and a board room for 10. The business centre also offers conference support.

The hotel spa has three treatment rooms, a Turkish bath, a sauna, and an indoor pool. There is also a fitness room with technogym equipment. Damme Golf Course is 12 kilometres away, and horse riding and hunting can be enjoyed in the countryside around Bruges.

Guestrooms. The 93 guestrooms and suites at Kempinski are decorated in a historic style with restored paintings, fireplaces and ornaments from the 15th Century. All have flatscreen televisions, multi-line phones, and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms have baths, separate showers, bathrobes and slippers. Guestrooms are wheelchair- accessible.

Expert Tip. It is possible to climb the 366 steps to the top of the Belfry Tower, built around 1300, for a panoramic view over the city of Bruges.

Room Types:

Superior room:   One king or two twin beds. Modern decor with traditional accents and rich fabrics. Air conditioning, wireless Internet (surcharge), flatscreen television with satellite channels and pay movies, minibar, safe, and desk. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and designer toiletries.

Deluxe room:   One king or two twin beds. Modern decor with original 15th-century furnishings and rich fabrics. Air conditioning, wireless Internet (surcharge), flatscreen television with satellite channels and pay movies, minibar, safe, and desk. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and designer toiletries.

Deluxe Room Single Occupancy:   One double bed or two twin beds. Modern decor with original 15th-century furnishings and rich fabrics. Air conditioning, wireless Internet connection (surcharge), flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, minibar, safe, and desk. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and designer toiletries.

Superior Room Single Occupancy:   One double bed or two twin beds. Modern decor with original 15th-century furnishings and rich fabrics. Air conditioning, wireless Internet connection (surcharge), flat-screen television with satellite channels and pay movies, minibar, safe, and desk. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, and designer toiletries.

Driving Directions: From Brussels Airport (BRU): Distance to The Kempinski Hotel Dukes' Palace is 95 kilometres, approximately 60 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel provides a limousine service. Alternatively, trains run to Bruges station, two kilometres from the hotel.

Getting around. The old town is easily accessible by foot, but bicycles are a popular option.

Driving directions. From Brussels Airport, take the highway E40 in the direction of Oostende.Take the N397 following signs to Bruges Town Centre.From t'Zand, take the left turn into Silverstraat. Continue to Korte Zilverstraat and into Noordzandstraat.Take a left into the first street on the right, being Prinsenhof, where the hotel is situated.