Bruges, BelgiumHistoric Centre
The Secret Garden Luxury Suites
Canalside garden townhouse
Canalside garden townhouse
The canal house operates as an intimate four-suite residence, hiding a heated pool inside its walled garden.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hermes bath amenities, generous suites, and daily champagne breakfasts beside the fire.
Listed
A canal-side mansion with sixteenth-century foundations bordering the historic Huys van Beversluys.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On the side that faces the picturesque Groenerei canal it’s a stately urban house, while on the back side it’s practically a country retreat.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front door faces the Groenerei canal, with the Burg and Market Square a five-minute walk away.
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The rooms
Suites look onto the canal or gardens, each fitted with a deep freestanding tub in the bathroom.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Flagstones and tall hedges border the heated swimming pool, set quietly beside the gabled townhouse facade.
The hot tub
A heated wooden barrel tub sits in a private room, scented with eucalyptus beneath painted ceiling beams.
At the table
The dining salon serves breakfast with apple juice from the owners' orchard, and the lounge keeps an honesty bar.
How it began
Sixteenth-century foundations support the house, whose walled garden adjoins the 1692 estate of Huys van Beversluys.
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.