
Dukes Palace Residence
4 star hotelHotelOntvangersstraat 9, Bruges, 8000, BelgiumDukes’ Palace Residence is a stylish, atmospheric hotel tucked behind the elegant façade of a former mansion in the very heart of Bruges’ historic centre, offering guests a peaceful retreat just moments from the iconic Market Square, Belfry and canals.
Combining authentic character with contemporary comfort, the hotel’s spacious, beautifully furnished rooms provide a serene base for exploring the city, while thoughtful service and attention to detail ensure a relaxing stay. Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast each morning, and as part of the Dukes’ Hotel Collection are welcome to use the facilities of the neighbouring five-star Dukes’ Palace — including its bar, restaurant and other services — adding extra convenience and choice to your visit.
With its central location on a charming street close to Bruges’ top sights and cultural attractions, Dukes’ Palace Residence blends boutique charm, comfort and classic hospitality in one unforgettable Bruges address.
Arriving in Bruges
1.2 km from Bruges
While you are in Bruges
0.3 km from Markt
Excellent
Good to know
- Nice building
- Spacious rooms
Excellent luxury hotel. Great location. Awesome vibe.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Bathrobe and/or slippers (selected room types)Â
- Business services
- Car parking
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Spa facilities
- HousekeepingÂ
- Dry cleaning serviceÂ
- Express check-inÂ

Rooms
The bedrooms at Dukes’ Palace Residence are individually styled and elegantly furnished, each offering a unique character that reflects the hotel’s historic charm. They are designed for comfort and relaxation, featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities, while some rooms offer views of the charming streets or courtyards. The combination of classic décor and contemporary conveniences creates a welcoming and serene retreat after a day exploring Bruges.

Location
Dukes’ Palace Residence is ideally located just off Bruges’ main shopping street in the heart of the historic city centre, placing guests within easy walking distance of the Market Square, Belfry, canals, museums, cafés and restaurants. Its central position allows visitors to explore the city on foot while enjoying a peaceful retreat in a charming, quiet street, combining convenience with the authentic atmosphere of medieval Bruges.

Our hints & tips
This lovely hotel is set just off the main shopping street and offers a homely welcome.
Enjoy a generous breakfast with everything you could need, including a sweet station to fuel you for your day of exploring.
All of the rooms within this hotel are different, adding to their charm. They are located in one of a selection of buildings that make up this hotel.
Arriving in Bruges
1.2 km from Bruges
While you are in Bruges
0.3 km from Markt
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Nice building
- Spacious rooms
Rated by
Couple –
75%
Family –
21%
Solo –
4%
Rated 4.8/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent luxury hotel. Great location. Awesome vibe.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Luxury Hotel
Review Highlights
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 100%.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 94% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 85% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: Easily accessible by car, said 100%.
- Negative: For 83%, parking prices were too high.
Awesome vibe
- Positive: 100% said it was a stylish hotel.
- Positive: 90% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 96% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere.
- Positive: 93% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 80% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
Great location
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: 97% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Reasonably accessible by car, said 60%.
- Negative: Not enough parking facilities, according to 56%.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 98% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 98% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 50%.
- Neutral: Only 50% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: For 83%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 73%.
- Negative: 83% thought the tv was sub-standard.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 96% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: 93% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 100% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Only 60% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: Only 67% said the rooms were modern.
- Neutral: Only 50% said the rooms were modern.
- Negative: 70% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 76%.
- Negative: 80% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 64%.
Great amenities
- Positive: 90% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 96% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: 93% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: 100% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 72% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 58% thought the shower was ok.
- Negative: 84% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 62% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 83% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Delicious food
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 80%.
- Positive: 89% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 71% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Neutral: 67% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 67% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 84% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 62% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 80% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 78% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 90% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 100% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 60% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Neutral: Only 55% thought the shower was ok.
- Neutral: Only 50% thought the furniture was functional.
- Negative: 78% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 83% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 83%.
- Negative: 75% said the bathroom was dirty.
Great room
- Positive: 81% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 83% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 85% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 100% thought the view was good.
- Neutral: 69% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 54% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 89% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 59% had problems with the shower.
- Negative: 55% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 78% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 75% were disappointed with the minibar.