Bruges, BelgiumSteenstraat Quarter
Hotel De Castillion
A bishop's stepped-gable residence
Steenstraat Quarter Bruges, Belgium
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
A bishop's stepped-gable residence
The bishop's former quarters now run as an intimate family hotel, where guests gather for afternoon tea in an Art Deco salon.
What it’s good at
Notable
A seventeenth-century bishop residence with Flemish stepped gables and vaulted medieval cellars.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This luxurious family-run hotel is gorgeously located in a 17C edifice steeped in authentic character.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Saint Salvator's Cathedral stands right next door, and the central Markt is a five-minute stroll along cobblestone streets.
The rooms
Bedrooms have tailored upholstery and warm palettes, and selected suites retain sixteenth-century timber beams and clawfoot tubs.
Hotel Bar
Green velvet stools pull up to the crimson counter, where crystal chandeliers light evening cocktails and fine wines.
Restaurant
Medieval Cellar
Whitewashed stone vaults arch over the morning buffet, where breakfast includes local cheeses, pastries, and sparkling wine.
How it began
A local grocer and a bank director bought the building in 1986, opening the hotel with a blessing from a cathedral canon.
Bruges
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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.