Adornes

Antique wood beams, windows, and brick decorate the historic Hotel Adornes and give it a comfortable, lived-in atmosphere; out the front door are the canal and picturesque views. The breakfast room houses an original fireplace, simple hard-backed wood chairs, and red tablecloths, as well as big, bright windows. A cozy 17th century sitting room in the cellar has a unique gorilla-shaped wood-burning stove in addition to plush leather and red fabric seating. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the public areas of the property and the Hotel Adornes is pet-friendly (only small pets, with a daily fee). Although there are few luxurious extras, the hotel has a quaint, homey feeling.

The Hotel Adornes is located on a beautiful tree-lined, quiet street on the Potterierei Canal and is within walking distance of Market Square, the Choco-Story Museum, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the Groeningemuseum, as well as many restaurants and shops. About a five-minute drive away is Minnewater, the Lake of Love, and public transportation can take passengers to any of the popular sites around Bruges. Renting a car is something to consider if you’re coming from the airport since it’s about 35 minutes from the hotel, or if you want to explore outside of the city center; however, public transportation does run between the Ostend-Bruges International Airport and the Hotel Adornes. 

At the Hotel Adornes, rooms vary in size to accommodate different kinds of travelers. While the Small Double Room is indeed small, the Large Double Room and Triple Room have enough space to accommodate families. Antique exposed beams, original windows, and wood furniture make the space feel intimate while red accents in the paint, pillows, and curtains add much needed color to the otherwise stark design. All rooms include a decent-size flat-screen TV and simple toiletries. Some bathrooms are small while others are much larger, but all include a shower/tub combo and bright white tile. Coffee/tea items are available only upon request. Mosquito nets are provided as there is no air-conditioning and guests may have to open the windows to cool down. Front rooms have exceptional views of the Potterierei Canal and historic buildings across the street; however, there is traffic noise at certain times of the night. None of the rooms have Wi-Fi. 

Since this hotel is small and in Old Town Bruges, it does not have a fitness center, business center, or on-site restaurant; however, the breakfast room serves a daily free continental breakfast and there is bar service in the cellar until 11 p.m. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas. The Hotel Adornes offers free bikes to borrow for riding around the city, a free advantage card for discounted attraction prices, and a small guest computer area with a wealth of informational tourist materials. Free parking is available, but at a nearby location. Babysitting is provided for a fee.