Hotel HOTEL SOFITEL BRUGGE

Housed in a former 17th century monastery, the five storey Sofitel Brugge Hotel is in the heart of the historic city center, on the River Elbe. The 148 rooms are classically decorated with dark wooden furnishings and enjoy views of the hotel's formal gardens and the bustling streets below. Amenities include cable television, direct dial telephones, Internet access,safes and minibars, and guests also have the option of smoking or non smoking rooms. The Restaurant Ter Boeverie, with its traditional fireplace, serves regional dishes and a children's menu, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Traditional Belgium beer can be tasted at Yan Breydel Bar, while more energetic guests can work out in the fitness center with its indoor pool, Turkish bath and gym. Families can make use of babysitting services, and the hotel also has garden with terrace, and eight meeting rooms accommodating up to 250 people. Parking is available opposite to the hotel. From the hotel, it is only a 200 meter walk to Bruge's main shopping street, and one kilometer to the Market Place, home to numerous restaurants. Those traveling with children can take a trip to Boudewijn Park, two kilometers away, which is popular for its dolphin shows, or venture further afield to the seaside, a 20 kilometer drive. Brussels airport is 97 kilometers (60 miles distance.