Hotel De Orangerie

Hotel de Orangerie is a Canalside Charmer in the Heart of Bruges - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Housed in a former Carthusian convent dating to 1580 and converted into a boutique property in the 1980s, this canalside Small Luxury Hotels member blends heritage charm with modern comforts. Antiques, period-inspired accents and saturated hues create a nostalgic, intimate vibe across 20 individually designed rooms, which feature soft mood lighting, floral wall coverings, scalloped bedspreads, old writing desks, plush mattresses and silk-lined curtains; contemporary amenities include Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, en-suite showers and Hermès toiletries. Mornings are served in an oak-paneled dining room hung with 17th-century portraits and a bespoke light installation, offering a buffet of muesli, yogurt, fresh-baked bread and pastries, Belgian waffles, eggs and bacon (with the option to have a latte and berry-topped Belgian pancakes brought to your suite). The property is especially pleasant for afternoon tea on the terrace beside the boat-lined canal or in the elegant salon—highlighted by scones with clotted cream, artisanal jams, macaroons, pastries and finger sandwiches—and for sipping cocktails by the fireplace when the weather turns. It dresses up for the holidays with twinkling lights, trimmed trees and festive decorations. Practical services include a dining room, bar/lounge, terrace, 24-hour room service, concierge, masseuse, childcare and laundry, and the location on a narrow lane in the Steenstraat Quarter places guests within easy reach of Markt Square, Boniface Bridge, nearby museums and local breweries; rooms start around $150/night."