Ezelstraat Quarter Bruges, Belgium
Opened
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
Theatrical notary manor
An unassuming street door opens into theatrical salon living, where firelit lounges give way to canal-side gardens and swan-filled waters.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Nine individually styled suites by Pieter Porters, featuring ornate chandeliers, working fireplaces, and sculpted freestanding bathtubs.
Notable
Butler-delivered multi-course breakfasts, attentive garden drinks service, and expansive suites outfitted with emperor-size beds.
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century notary residence along a medieval canal, retaining period architecture and a historic walled garden.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Each one is entirely different in its theme and décor, incorporating a wide array of stylistic influences.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along a quiet canal within the medieval ring, the manor sits five minutes on foot from the Belfry and Markt.
The rooms
Individually themed suites pair working fireplaces and dramatic drapery with bespoke details like natural clay and hand-hammered bronze soaking tubs.
The natural pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A chemical-free natural swimming pond curves across the walled garden, bordered by manicured lawn and mature trees.
Sauna and hot tub
A wooden sauna and cold dousing bucket sit indoors, and an outdoor hot tub rests on the stone patio.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Multi-course breakfasts and seasonal dinners arrive in dining salons styled with crystal chandeliers, fireplaces, and potted palms.
How it began
For generations, this nineteenth-century manor served as the private residence and official practice of the notary Henri Paul Joseph van Caillie.
Good to know
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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.