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BRUGGE (BRUGES) BRUSSEL (BRUSSELS)

Die Swaene Originally the chambers for the guild Manos Premier A spectacularly styled hotel of
of tailors, Die Swaene has a drawing room which deep comfort and character, the Manos feels like
dates back to 1779, but the three canalhouses the a large and elegant private home where
hotel occupies are a few hundred years older still. everything has been carefully thought out to
Much remains of the original buildings. The large charm and surprise. There are comfortable public
bedrooms are decorated in modern Baroque rooms overlooking an extensive garden, and a
style. Service is good and the welcome friendly. fitness suite with Moroccan-style hammam.
N Steenhouwersdijk 1, 8000 Brugge. Map p136 A1. N Chaussée de Charleroi 100-106, 1060 Brussel. Map
§ (050) 342 798. ` (050) 336 674. p136 C2.§ (02) 537 9682. ` (02) 539 3655. $ manos
$ info@dieswaene-hotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 32. @manoshotel.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 50 inc 13 apartments.
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BRUSSEL (BRUSSELS) BRUSSEL (BRUSSELS)

Hotel Amigo A stone’s throw from the Grand Stanhope A Brighton Pavilion theme dominates
Place and its superb Town Hall, the Amigo is a at the Stanhope. A portrait of King George IV,
handsome hotel that has been totally refurbished. builder of that fantasy Oriental palace, hangs in
Each room is individually decorated and there the restaurant – called Brighton – and Chinoiserie
is a choice of seven luxury suites, including extends into the bedrooms and suites. The
one with its own terrace on the top floor. The garden, with a magnolia tree strung with lights,
French cuisine served at the hotel’s restaurant is a lovely place to dine in summer.
is in keeping with its five-star status. N rue du Commerce 9, 1000 Brussel. Map p136 C2.
N Rue de l’Amigo 1-3, 1000 Brussel. Map p136 C2. § (02) 506 9111. ` (02) 512 1708. $ summithotel@
§ (02) 547 4709. ` (02) 502 2805.0 b,l,d. stanhope.be 0 b;l,d (not Sat, Sun). Rooms 94.
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BRUGGE (BRUGES) BRUSSEL (BRUSSELS)
De Snippe Long renowned for its seafood, Le Dixseptième A chic 18th-century residence
the elegant De Snippe also has a small number of decorated in hot colours, with 12 studios and
similarly smart bedrooms. 12 spacious suites, most with kitchenettes.
N Nieuwe Gentweg 53, 8000 Brugge. Map p136 A1. N rue de la Madeleine 25, 1000 Brussel.
§ (050) 337 070. ` (050) 337 662. Map p136 C2. § (02) 517 1717. ` (02) 502 6424.
$ desnippe@pandora.be 0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ¡¡ $ info@ledixseptieme.be 0 b. Rooms 24. ¡¡
BRUGGE (BRUGES) CORBION-SUR-SEMOIS
de Tuilerieën Choose between chintzy rooms Hotel des Ardennes This family-run hotel run in
overlooking the canal or quieter ones at the back. wooded countryside has two excellent
Swimming pool in the conservatory. restaurants, a pool table and games for children.
N Dijver 7, 8000 Brugge. Map p136 A1. § (050) N rue de la Hate 1, 6838 Corbion. Map p137 D5.
343 691. ` (050) 340 400. $ patrick.verbaeys@ § (061) 466 621. ` (061) 467 730. $ contact@
hoteltuilerieen.com 0 b. Rooms 45. ¡¡¡ hoteldesardennes.be 0 b,l,d. Rooms 30. ¡¡
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