We were headed from Normandy to Amsterdam and decided to stop for a couple of nights in Bruges. Hotel Van Cleef is where we decided to stay, and it was an excellent choice. The stay opened with a terrific tour of the place by Benjamin, who was a great host. He and the rest of the staff were unfailingly kind, hospitable and attentive--and the same was true of the owners, who were always on site and terrifically warm and helpful at every turn. The outdoor space overlooking the canal is really a perfect spot for breakfast (which by the way opened with a lovely assortment of breads, pastries, cheeses, meats and fruit--topped off my whatever we ordered from the kitchen, such as waffles, omelets, really anything you could imagine--ALL OF IT DELICIOUS). Not great for the waistline, but excellent in all other respects. The bar is super cool--a very stylishly appointed spot for an evening cocktail (or several). There is a really nice, elegantly decorated salon-type space on the ground floor that we didn't ever use, but others were certainly enjoying it. Our room was very comfortable (and I might add, very well air-conditioned, which mattered since we were there at peak summer heat dome/heatwave). Really we just loved the place--it was a real highlight of our trip. I'd recommend it very highly to anyone.
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