"When to go: Late spring and early summer are lovely in Bruges, and the city is charming at Christmas, too. Which room to book: Splurge on one of the 22 suites with a decorative..."

"Former residence of Burgundian aristocracy in the heart of medieval Bruges with a spectacular garden, terraces, and beautiful lounges." Full review

"At the 93-room Kempinski, in a fifteenth-century castle in a cul-de-sac in the heart of town, the best rooms have fireplaces and original oil paintings." Full review

"In the center of this stunning medieval city, about 10 minutes' walk from The Markt, this is a stellar period establishment with blue-blooded provenance and a postcard aesthetic worth writing home about." Full review

"The explanation of the name of this smart, pleasant restaurant lies primarily in the traditional menu." Full review

"This is the only five-star hotel in Bruges." Full review

"In terms of sheer grandeur, nothing in Brugge can compete with this, the only five-star accommodation in Flanders." Full review

"It was massively rebuilt in 2008 – some guest rooms retain historical elements, but all the room decor creates a sense of timeless class." Full review

"The only five-star property in the city, Hotel Dukes' Palace oozes opulence with noble pomp and circumstance galore, but it’s not overly stuffy or fussy"