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Not only has the interior been sympathetically redesigned with a suitable nautical theme, the excellent restaurant and extremely helpful and friendly staff reward selective travellers with a memorable experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14569
Ask him nicely and he will direct you - in any language you choose - to the best restaurant round the corner in the main square.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14569 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14542
Sipping champagne in the black and white chequered breakfast room whilst horse drawn carriages clip clop by on the cobbles outside, and the day to day grind of London seems a long way away.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14521 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14521 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14444
An old Belgian runs the bar 24 hrs and is great to chat to if you can manage not to stare at his wig which is always half falling off his head. Rooms are basic but large and the breakfast is great.

All in all an experience and one for those with a sense of humor and a delight for the absurd.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14444 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14442 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14441
The photos of all who have stayed here are a fun touch and the service is wonderful. The breakfast is not to be missed - one of the highlights of the trip and a truly indulgent way to start the day (champagne, fantastic buffet and beautifully prepared hot food on request).

The location could not be better with terrace overlooking the canal. After a day exploring Bruges, you can return to the lounge and have drinks by the fire (honesty bar in operation). It feels like a home away from home - if your home was grand and posh!!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14441 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14438 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14438 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14439
Ask for the 'basement' suite, it's so romantic. Apart from the well-known chocolate and diamond museum try the 'cigarette bar' in Simon Stevinplein where you can still sit inside for a coffee or beer and smoke. We are committed train travellers having travelled all the way from Bucks to Narbonne for a holiday on the Canal du Mid this year.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14439 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14430 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14430