"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. The Secret Garden is set right in the heart of Bruges, which, to be fair, is no megalopolis — but the tranquility on offer here is still remarkable. In its concept — and its size — it’s got more in common with bed and breakfasts than with luxury hotels, boutique or otherwise, but it’s also rather more comfortable than the B&B tag suggests: the décor is lavish, the bathrooms (with their Hermès products) spa-like, and the swimming pool and hot tub are a welcome surprise." - Tablet Hotels