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
- Friendly service
Excellent business hotel. Great location.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Bathrobe and/or slippers (selected room types)
- Business services
- Car parking
- Coffee/tea making facilities
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe
- Spa facilities
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Express check-in
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
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
77%
Family –
20%
Solo –
3%
Rated 4.8/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent business hotel. Great location.
Great Overall Ranking
Excellent Business Hotel
Review Highlights
Bar is awesome
- Positive: 100% said it was a stylish hotel.
- 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.
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: Parking was ok, according to 57%.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
- Negative: For 83%, parking prices were too high.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: 86% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 96% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 62%.
- Negative: 70% said the breakfast was too expensive.
- Negative: For 100%, parking prices were too high.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 100% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 87% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 96% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 62%.
- 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.
Great amenities
- Positive: 92% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 88% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: 100% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 89% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- 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: Air conditioning was criticized by 76%.
- Negative: 80% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 64%.
Delicious food
- Positive: 77% loved the menu selection.
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 80%.
- Positive: 76% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 72% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 58% thought the shower was ok.
- Negative: 80% 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: 83% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 90% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 71% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Neutral: 67% thought the bathroom was big enough.
- Negative: 80% 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.
Great room
- Positive: 81% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 80% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 90% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 71% appreciated the modern rooms.
- Negative: 54% complained about the bathroom.
- Negative: 84% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 85%.
- Negative: 65% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: 80% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 78% were disappointed with the minibar.
Value for money could be better
- Negative: 75% said the breakfast was too expensive.
