Martin's Relais

“Brugge historic hotel”

The location was perfect and provided quick access to everywhere, yet quiet in the evenings. The hotel staff were attentive and provided excellent customer service and recommendations. The large living area was perfect and the beds and linens were comfortable.

“Charming, well appointed hotel with fabulous staff”

Staying at the charming Martin's Relais was one of the highlights of our family's fabulous trip to Bruges. Tucked away in a quieter part of the city (but still with quick access to the Markt and all Bruges has to offer), it is a LOVELY property - beautiful decor with big rooms and modern, well stoc… more

Staying at the charming Martin's Relais was one of the highlights of our family's fabulous trip to Bruges. Tucked away in a quieter part of the city (but still with quick access to the Markt and all Bruges has to offer), it is a LOVELY property - beautiful decor with big rooms and modern, well stocked bathrooms. The staff also was delightful at every turn (shout out to Fathima for trading the joys of raising teenage boys!) We look forward to returning to this special place.

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“A Love Story”

The location of the hotel is excellent. It is in walking distance for the city centre and other neighbourhoods. Brugge train station is a 20 minute walk and there is a good bus service. The hotel sits on the banks of the canal and we were lucky enough to have a room overlooking it. Our room was… more

The location of the hotel is excellent. It is in walking distance for the city centre and other neighbourhoods. Brugge train station is a 20 minute walk and there is a good bus service. The hotel sits on the banks of the canal and we were lucky enough to have a room overlooking it. Our room was extremely hot and we had to have the air conditioning on 24/7 to make the temperature more bearable. It still felt very warm at times. The bathroom had no windows and it was permanently hot, which was hard when you were trying to have a cool shower to escape front the heat outside. For a hotel of this quality, I would have expected there to be shower gel and shampoo in the shower, but we had to buy our own as there was only a small bottle of shampoo provided. The bath towels were very small and not of great quality. This being said, the hotel room was lovely and large, with that wonderful view. There were 2 comfy chairs to sit and read in, or just chill. I found the bed uncomfortable because I like a firmer mattress, but that's just my opinion - my husband said he felt it was fine. We were given 2 bottles of water every day, which was great because the weather was very hot when we were out and about. There is a small chiller fridge and a safe. Overall, I would recommend the hotel. Brugge is an amazing city, we could happily have extended our stay. There is lots going on and so much to do. The people are lovely. It is a city with spectacular architecture and is rich with history. We had a wonderful trip on the canal, which showed us a Brugge from a different perspective. If you are someone who loves beer, this is the place for you. There are so many places to sample Belgian beer, and what a selection they have! My husband and our friend were in heaven. I am a chocolate lover and this place has a multitude of chocolate shops - the selection is incredible, not to mention the skill that goes into making it and presenting it so wonderfully. I dare anyone to resist the temptation! We weren't hugely impressed by the food that was on offer in the main areas - it was all very similar and is pretty expensive. On our last night we ventured further out of town and found an amazing Indian restaurant. The food was wonderful and very reasonably priced. When we visit again, we will do our homework on eating out and go further afield for variety and better value. That being said, we were always welcomed warmly and received great service. All 4 of us on the trip agreed it is definitely a place we will return to. We have been on a number of city breaks and this one is, by far, the best yet.

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“Mostly good hotel very close to Bruge centre”

Old and very quaint hotel in good location. Mostly good things: easy walk to Bruges centre,hotel full of character, large comfortable rooms, good shower. Breakfast good with lovely fresh bread. Staff pleasant and very helpful. A few negatives to feed back: the carpets, furnishings and towels look… more

Old and very quaint hotel in good location. Mostly good things: easy walk to Bruges centre,hotel full of character, large comfortable rooms, good shower. Breakfast good with lovely fresh bread. Staff pleasant and very helpful. A few negatives to feed back: the carpets, furnishings and towels look old and in some cases very frayed. There were a couple of areas of carpet on stairs that were so frayed they were potential trip hazards. This was surprising for a 4 Star hotel. One or two issues with room cleanliness eg cobwebs on the ceiling, marks on the mirror from previous occupants, dust in corners. Rooms at the front have lovely canal views but are noisy with traffic during the day. Overall a good stay but with room for improvement.

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