I stayed at the Ravestein last week-end with my husband and my three years old son. The trip was a last minute idea, and I booked the last available room on the hotel website the night before. The reception staff was absolutely wonderful, we had booked a junior suite and were upgraded so that we could be 'more comfortable' as long as we were willing to change rooms on the second night. The first night we were upgraded to the largest suite available, a stunning suite on two levels, on the second night we were moved to the bridal suite, a wonderful room with canal view, fireplace and full size pullout couch for our son.

The hotel is located on a quiet street, 5 minutes walk from the main sites, the restaurant has a large terrace on a pictoresque canal, nice setting for a romantic dinner.

We arrived in Brugges to stay only 3 days, but the Relais Ravestein was so good that we stayed longer; the rooms are excelent, the breakfast also and manly the manager and his staff deserve extra compliments,

Esra and Annita

Very little to add to the positive reviews on this hotel. The hotel and staff are a joy. Unlike a lotr of corporate hotels you are treated as an individual from from the guide to bruges at reception to the escorting to your room, and personbally shown all the amenities. We stayed in the Junior Suite 1 which overlooks the canal. Restaurant in the evenng was excellent and a fine breakfast in the morning which will serve all tastes. The hotel is only a few minutres walk from the Burg and thge centre of Bruges. A great place for a quiet special and luxorious weekend. Thanjks to the manager and all the staff

Our friends got married in the Relais Ravestein. They booked all 16 rooms for a destination wedding attended by family and friends. It could not have been a more perfect destination. Every guest raved about their accommodations. The beautiful, intimate wedding and elegant reception were held at this wonderful hotel. The entire event was perfection.

The hotel is beautiful with amenities that you see only in the finest facilities. The staff was welcoming and helpful beyond our expectations. We stayed in suite 2 Jooris de Brune with a comfortable feather bed, fireplace and a view of the canal. The bathroom is spa-like with every detail designed for your relaxation. Breakfast was delicious and the bar offered a wide variety of drinks including an sampling of local beers.

Bruge, itself, is glorious. The hotel was well-located with the town center within easy walking distance. The town was decorated for the holidays with an outdoor Christmas market and outdoor ice rink at its center. Horse-drawn carriages trotted past centuries-old buildings outlined in lights, giving you the sense that you had been transported to the idyllic setting inside a snow globe.

The people of Bruge were warm and friendly, most speaking 5 or 6 languages fluently. We enjoyed shopping for chocolates and walking the ancient streets stopping to enjoy snacks of frites and waffles, warm, spiced wine and beer. The food was delicious at every venue from outdoor stands to the Michelin 3 star restaurant.

I've by-passed Belgium on past European travels. After spending 4 days of one the best vacations I've ever had in Bruge, I will return and I will stay in Relais Ravestein. You could not ask for a better experience.