... I had no say in where I stayed as the conference organisers had block booked the Crowne Plaza and my room was charged at a rate of €155 per night which I suspect was probably a discount on the normal rate.
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of Bruges, conveniently located on the magnificent Burg Square, adjacent to the historic Town Hall and the Chapel of Holy Blood. The Crowne Plaza hotel Brugge has 96 full renovated air-conditioned rooms with TV, pay TV, iron, coffee & tea facilities, mini bar and safe. The wellness and recreational centre offers a pool, a fitness room, a sauna and a solarium. The Crowne Plaza hotel Brugge can propose a number of different dining options. The Linde overlooks the Burg Square (with a superb terrace from March until November) and serves an excellent breakfast buffet. Every weekend a family buffet. The Kapittel offers a broad choice for both private and business enjoyment in impressive surroundings, overlooking the Burg Square with its attractive festivals all year round. The Bar is an ideal meeting place, with its comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. With a Happy Hour every day from 5-7 pm. Live piano music on Saturday. Meetings-conferences-banquets For a modern decor in warm colours we can propose the Burgh Room (for up to 250 people). If you prefer historic surroundings we can organise an unforgettable banquet in our 14th century cellar or amidst the ancient foundations of the old St Donaas Church. Wifi available through the whole hotel.
Advantages: Very central, great location Disadvantages: Service occasionally a bit iffy
...organisers had block booked the Crowne Plaza and my room was charged at a rate of €155 per night which I suspect was probably a discount on the normal rate.
Where is it?
The Crown Plaza is one of the best situated hotels in the city and sits on the square known as Burg within spitting distance of the gothic Town Hall and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Bruges is a bit of a rabbit warren so getting lost is always a risk. However as Burg is just ... ...Directly in front of the Crowne Plaza is a small shaded square with a space for old men to play boules and one of the ugliest bits of modern art in the city – a sort of ‘bus shelter meets urinal’ affair that sits (I’m not sure if it’s intentional or just the weather) in a very shallow pond of slightly off-colour water, thus continuing the urinal image in a not entirely pleasant way. The Burg is a pedestrian zone and the only traffic you are likely ...
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