Bruges, BelgiumSteenstraat Quarter
Hotel De Orangerie
Cloistered canal townhouse
Steenstraat Quarter Bruges, Belgium
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
CW Hotel CollectionCloistered canal townhouse
The former Carthusian convent retains its monastic quiet, where guests gather by an open hearth or take tea along the water.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A former fifteenth-century Carthusian convent, set directly along the Dijver canal.
Listed
Direct canal views of medieval step-gable houses from an ivy-draped waterside stone terrace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
all differ in layout and décor, but all are handsomely old-fashioned, with antique furnishings, fine fabrics and the sort of calm and private atmosphere
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Canal boats glide along the Dijver right outside. Rozenhoedkaai and the Groeningemuseum are both a short stroll away.
The rooms
Each room is individually styled with antique furnishings, and all five suites look out across the Dijver canal.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the wood-panelled salon overlooking the canal, and the lounge bar pours local Belgian beers.
How it began
Carthusian sisters founded a convent here in the fifteenth century, before the building became a carriage house and private townhouse.
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.