Pros
- Within walking distance of central Bruges
- Simple rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles
- Wellness area has gym, hot tub, tanning bed, and sauna
- Bar has light snacks, drinks, and views of Japanese garden
- American breakfast buffet (included in most room rates)
- Eight fully equipped meeting rooms
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Underground parking available (for a fee)
- Pet-friendly hotel
Cons
- Outside the city center
- Dated decor and reports of maintenance issues
- Sauna, hot tub, and steam bath cost a fee to use
- No on-site restaurant
Bottom Line
Golden Tulip De’Medici Hotel is a mid-range property situated just north of the city center and within walking distance of most attractions. The Japanese-themed decor is a bit dated, and the interiors could use a refresh, but the hotel has a charming garden, as well as a bar and small gym. A hot tub and sauna are also available for a fee. The 101 guest rooms are contemporary, but only a portion were updated in 2014. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. For something a bit more stylish, travelers might want to check out Floris Karos Hotel, which has an indoor pool, a gym, and chic decor in rooms and public areas.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pets Allowed
- Spa
Scene
Dated hotel with a Japanese-inspired theme
Though the Golden Tulip De’ Medici Hotel -- which opened in 1992 -- advertises a four-pearl status, its public spaces and exterior have not been renovated since 2004, and the property shows its age. Dated elements include faded carpets, 80s-style leather couches and chairs, dropped-ceiling tiles, and visible wear and tear in some furniture. Only some of the guest rooms were updated in 2014, while the rest are still waiting on a refresh. Public spaces have Japanese-inspired theme that includes a Japanese garden and Japanese artwork complementing the red-and-black color scheme of the bar. Though its dated aspects make it a mid-range property, it has potential for more, with lovely details like spiral staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the garden, and large halls with exposed wooden beams. The hotel mainly draws couples, who are attracted by the decent rates.
Location
Outside the city center, but within walking distance of attractions and restaurants
This property is north of the city center in a residential neighborhood next to a canal. Since Bruges is a walkable city, it’s fairly easy to reach most of the attractions. Markt, the 14th-century Stadhuis, and the Belfry can be reached in 12 minutes on foot, while the Church of Our Lady in Bruges is a 17-minute walk away. The immediate area lacks dining or shopping options, though those can be reached in the center within 10 minutes. There’s a bus stop across the canal from the hotel, while the main train station is about a 10-minute drive or 20 minutes away via public transportation. Ostend-Bruges International Airport is about a 40-minute drive away, or about 70 minutes by public transit.
Rooms
Mix of modern and dated rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Rooms here are divided between Comfort Rooms and Suites, which were renovated in 2014, while the rest have dated decor. The hotel also renovated one room in March of 2016, but was unable to continue renovations this year. The updated rooms are modern though basic, with crimson carpet, wood-veneer furniture, and mink-brown statement walls, while Standard Rooms have faded red carpets, striped yellow and red curtains, old-fashioned lamps, and wooden furniture with brass accents and signs of wear and tear. Windows overlook the canal, the street, or the Japanese garden. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have either white (in updated rooms) or salmon marble tile. Most have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries in wall dispensers, whereas Suites come with separate showers and jetted tubs. Smoking rooms are available.
Features
Wellness facilities like sauna, hot tub, and steam bath (for a fee)
The hotel has little in the way of features that you might expect of a property that claims four-pearl facilities, with no on-site restaurant. Many of the features are quite dated, such as the sauna, hot tub, and steam bath, which are great on-site options, but they're due for a makeover, and they cost a fee to use. The gym is free, but it only has six machines. The hotel’s bar, Damme, serves light snacks and drinks, and offers views of the Japanese garden. An American breakfast is offered in the morning and is included in most room rates. Business travelers may appreciate eight fully equipped meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome and parking is available, but both incur a daily fee.
Things You Should Know About Hotel De Medici
Also Known As
- Golden Tulip De'Medici Hotel
Address
Potterierei 15, Bruges 8000, Belgium
Website
Scene
Dated hotel with a Japanese-inspired theme
Though the Golden Tulip De’ Medici Hotel -- which opened in 1992 -- advertises a four-pearl status, its public spaces and exterior have not been renovated since 2004, and the property shows its age. Dated elements include faded carpets, 80s-style leather couches and chairs, dropped-ceiling tiles, and visible wear and tear in some furniture. Only some of the guest rooms were updated in 2014, while the rest are still waiting on a refresh. Public spaces have Japanese-inspired theme that includes a Japanese garden and Japanese artwork complementing the red-and-black color scheme of the bar. Though its dated aspects make it a mid-range property, it has potential for more, with lovely details like spiral staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the garden, and large halls with exposed wooden beams. The hotel mainly draws couples, who are attracted by the decent rates.
Location
Outside the city center, but within walking distance of attractions and restaurants
This property is north of the city center in a residential neighborhood next to a canal. Since Bruges is a walkable city, it’s fairly easy to reach most of the attractions. Markt, the 14th-century Stadhuis, and the Belfry can be reached in 12 minutes on foot, while the Church of Our Lady in Bruges is a 17-minute walk away. The immediate area lacks dining or shopping options, though those can be reached in the center within 10 minutes. There’s a bus stop across the canal from the hotel, while the main train station is about a 10-minute drive or 20 minutes away via public transportation. Ostend-Bruges International Airport is about a 40-minute drive away, or about 70 minutes by public transit.
Rooms
Mix of modern and dated rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars
Rooms here are divided between Comfort Rooms and Suites, which were renovated in 2014, while the rest have dated decor. The hotel also renovated one room in March of 2016, but was unable to continue renovations this year. The updated rooms are modern though basic, with crimson carpet, wood-veneer furniture, and mink-brown statement walls, while Standard Rooms have faded red carpets, striped yellow and red curtains, old-fashioned lamps, and wooden furniture with brass accents and signs of wear and tear. Windows overlook the canal, the street, or the Japanese garden. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, air-conditioning, kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have either white (in updated rooms) or salmon marble tile. Most have shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and toiletries in wall dispensers, whereas Suites come with separate showers and jetted tubs. Smoking rooms are available.
Features
Wellness facilities like sauna, hot tub, and steam bath (for a fee)
The hotel has little in the way of features that you might expect of a property that claims four-pearl facilities, with no on-site restaurant. Many of the features are quite dated, such as the sauna, hot tub, and steam bath, which are great on-site options, but they're due for a makeover, and they cost a fee to use. The gym is free, but it only has six machines. The hotel’s bar, Damme, serves light snacks and drinks, and offers views of the Japanese garden. An American breakfast is offered in the morning and is included in most room rates. Business travelers may appreciate eight fully equipped meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome and parking is available, but both incur a daily fee.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Basic Television
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Free Breakfast
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Spa
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