Hotel Van Cleef

Proximity to the town center

An absolutely fairy tale experience provided by expert owners and staff. The epitome of style and grace, yet surprisingly unassuming.

L’hôtel offre un séjour très agréable, le lieu est magnifique, calme et reposant.
Mais ce qui est le plus appréciable c’est le personnel qui est très agréable et à l’écoute, d’une gentillesse sans nom.
Les chambres sont confortables à souhait, très bien entretenu et propre.
Concernant le petit déjeuner, il est délicieux avec beaucoup de choix.

We loved our stay at Hotel Van Cleef. The entry and living rooms were beautifully appointed and the bedrooms as well. Everything was taken care of and the staff was very welcoming and helpful! We will always come here when visiting Brugge. Also, the location is prime. It’s close to the center, but not too close. It’s down a quieter street that taxis can get to easily if needed.

Great hotel with lovely welcoming staff and a wonderful location. We stayed in a classic room which was at the rear of the hotel. The room itself was very comfortable but the toilet and bathroom were small and not ideal. The bath was unnecessary, rather that a larger shower would have been more comfortable and by dispensing with the bath the hand basin area could have been expanded as well

The hotel is amazing, we have stayed in all the hotels around there and this one is the best in terms of location and staff, it is now the only hotel we will use in that area.

Every thing

The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The outside garden was so beautiful to have our morning breakfast in.

Everything was fantastic, location, facilities, terrace, breakfast and best of all, the owners were wonderful. Would absolutely recommend this property to anyone.

This was one of the best Hótel experiences we’ve ever had. Everyone was so nice and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back and will recommend to our friends.

We were headed from Normandy to Amsterdam and decided to stop for a couple of nights in Bruges. Hotel Van Cleef is where we decided to stay, and it was an excellent choice.

The stay opened with a terrific tour of the place by Benjamin, who was a great host. He and the rest of the staff were unfailingly kind, hospitable and attentive--and the same was true of the owners, who were always on site and terrifically warm and helpful at every turn.

The outdoor space overlooking the canal is really a perfect spot for breakfast (which by the way opened with a lovely assortment of breads, pastries, cheeses, meats and fruit--topped off my whatever we ordered from the kitchen, such as waffles, omelets, really anything you could imagine--ALL OF IT DELICIOUS). Not great for the waistline, but excellent in all other respects. The bar is super cool--a very stylishly appointed spot for an evening cocktail (or several). There is a really nice, elegantly decorated salon-type space on the ground floor that we didn't ever use, but others were certainly enjoying it.

Our room was very comfortable (and I might add, very well air-conditioned, which mattered since we were there at peak summer heat dome/heatwave).

Really we just loved the place--it was a real highlight of our trip. I'd recommend it very highly to anyone.

What a beautiful hotel!
Situated right on the canal in Bruges, the entry point looks unspectacular, but once you’re inside, prepare to be wowed!

You find yourself in a luxuriously grand boutique entrance hall and are immediately welcomed by smiling staff - Benjamin & Suni were excellent! - no air of pretension here!

We enjoyed a junior suite canal view. The room had a luxurious feel but do take care of the low diagonal beams - which I banged my head on (and I’m not even tall)
There’s a mezzanine level with sofa but in reality it didn’t get much use.

The canal view is lovely but you have to stand right up in the dormer window to see it (don’t be thinking you’ll be able sit in the room and watch the world go by from the bed/chair)

That said, it really doesn’t matter. The hotel has a beautiful flower-adorned terrace, right on the canal side, and it’s exclusively for the use of hotel guests. It’s really nice to relax there vs the hotel room (however lovely it is)

There’s also an incredibly welcoming indoor lounge but, with the weather being so good outside, we didn’t find a need to use it. I can imagine it would be so snug and cozy through the winter months though!

Breakfast is plentiful and delicious. Continental includes fresh fruit, cold cuts, cheeses and array of breads and pastries. Sweet and savoury hot options are available from the à la carte menu.

Lunch and dinner is not offered at the hotel but this really isn’t an issue. There’s an abundance of wonderful restaurants within strolling distance and it’s a good opportunity to explore the area.

There are so many positives about Hotel Van Cleef but one thing that really stands out is the experience and dedication of the staff. The very lovely Frederik owns the hotel with his wife (not sure we met her) and together, along with their team, they have built a very classy establishment with a very welcoming environment. Everyone does everything, so to speak (don’t be surprised to see the barman making up your room!) and it has a real family feel.

All said and done, everything about Hotel Van Cleef exudes charm and elegance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Thank you to Frederik and the team for your excellent service and communication throughout - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

This hotel is fine. The interior design is a little strange. Breakfast was very average and the coffee was terrible. I would not stay here again.

Excelente hotel boutique para casais ! O atendimento é excepcional
O staff é muito atencioso é educado
Estão preocupados em fazer tudo da melhor forma possível
O café da manhã incrível. Um dos melhores que já tivemos
O estacionamento no hotel tem bom preço

Love everything about this hotel. So tastefully done. Every corner is just so pretty & nicely done. Very clean and staff is extremely polite & professional. Unlike other European hotels here luxury truly means luxury. And honestly the staff didn’t make any faces for extra water & extra towels or asking for things that hotels are supposed to provide you. And yes the moment we entered the staff said we will bring the luggage to your room & that was really a breather when most other 4* hotels in Europe would literally tell you to carry your own luggage 😃.

Café da manhã maravilhoso.

Beautiful amenities, great service at a reasonable price. Thank you.

The breakfast was very good and beautifully presented
Service was excellent and staff were friendly