Bruges, BelgiumOnze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter
Dukes Academie Bruges
Converted brewery residence
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Quarter Bruges, Belgium
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Dukes' Hotel CollectionConverted brewery residence
This former brewer's residence balances historic cellar breakfasts with quiet evening drinks on a leafy courtyard terrace.
What it’s good at
Listed
Brick cellar vaults from an eighteenth-century brewery malt house host morning breakfast.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A 2023 renovation brought fresh life to this 90-room hotel, where gentle tones, arched breakfast rooms, and a leafy terrace set the tone.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Minnewater park and the historic Beguinage sit two minutes away on foot, tucked away from the busier central squares.
The rooms
Rooms are styled in soft neutral tones from a 2023 update, with selected options opening onto small balconies.
Restaurant
Breakfast Room
Buffet spreads are laid out beneath eighteenth-century brick vaults that once stored malt for the brewery.
At the table
The bar pours regional Belgian beers beneath hanging globe lights, with seating opening onto a leafy courtyard terrace.
How it began
The building once housed the owner of the Anker brewery, and stone anchors still mark the eighteenth-century facade.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.