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Elegant and sophisticated, the Royal Windsor Hotel Grand Place Brussels boasts the best location in Brussels just off the world-famous Grand Place and only 150 meters from the “Square” congress centre. The hotel is within walking distance from Brussels’ Central Station, the Antique Market on the Sablon, the Royal Covered Galleries and Brussels’ Royal Palace Gardens. Brussels’ Zaventem Airport is only a 20-minute journey away.

Fine dining

Dning options at Royal Windsor Hotel Grand’Place include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness facility. This 5.0-star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Brussels property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. For a surcharge, the property offers an airport shuttle (available on request). Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include valet parking, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff.

Luxury guest room

There are 266 guestrooms at Royal Windsor Hotel Grand’place. Beds Come With Premium Bedding. Bathrooms Feature Shower/Tub Combinations With Handheld Showerheads. They Also Offer Bidets, Makeup/Shaving Mirrors, And Designer Toiletries. Wired High-speed Internet Access Is Complimentary. In Addition To Desks And In-room Safes, Guestrooms Offer Multi-line Phones With Voice Mail. Flat-panel Televisions Have Satellite Channels And Pay Movies. Air-conditioned Rooms Also Include Minibars, Blackout Drapes/Curtains, Electronic/Magnetic Keys, And Trouser Presses. Guests May Request Irons/Ironing Boards And Wake-up Calls. Cribs (Infant Beds) Are Available On Request.

Royal Windsor Hotel Grand’Place •  Brussels, Belgium
Location: Brussels, Belgium

Luxury style: Landmark luxury in Brussels–never pass up a chance to experience history firsthand.

What we’ve heard: For the ultimate in luxury, stay in the Royal Suite or the newly launched Grand Place Suite overlooking the roof tops of Brussels.

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Dating from the Edwardian era, the elegant Duke’s Hotel evokes an era of ladies and gentleman assembling for candlelit dining and an air of gentility very rare in this modern era.  Although luxe in every way, it is an underplayed and subtle emphasis on comfort, not glitz, an emphasis that has brought guests who return through the years.

Renovated in 2007, Duke’s Hotel guest can now have modern technological conveniences along with their port.  And speaking of port, the world-famous Duke’s Bar has been a cozy gathering place since the turn of the century.  Especially renowned at the bar are the excellent martinis, best sipped while ensconced in the deep softness of the blue velvet armchairs.

The dining room at Duke’s Hotel concentrates on British favorites and has an extensive wine collection that features some remarkable reds.

The renovation has made the guest rooms at Duke’s especially comfortable. They feature rich fabrics and carpets, designer lighting, individually controlled air conditioning, wireless broadband access, satellite channels with flatscreen TV.  Guests are also treated to complimentary newspaper, bottled water and shoe shines.

Duke’s Hotel
Location: 35 St James Place, London, United Kingdom SW1A 1NY; 90 rooms; 16 miles from Heathrow.

Luxury style: Tradition reigns here, but it is of the most comfortable sort.  The straightforward care for guests’ well being has led to several prestigious awards for service, an indicator of true luxury.

What we’ve heard: Duke’s Mayfair location is ideal for shoppers, in the midst swaths of fashionable shops. A long day of sightseeing and shopping can end in the legendary Duke’s Bar, a landmark in its own right.

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In a historic building dating back to 1400, the charming Hotel Die Swaene overlooks a picturesque canal in the Bruges city center. Its outstanding location and opulent yet intimate atmosphere makes this 30-room haven one of Europe’s most romantic hotels. A recent addition at the hotel is the “The Pergola” which has added eight beautiful suites and the noted restaurant “Pergola Kaffee” which overlooks the canal and has a sunny terrace to watch the world go by.

The guest rooms are finely furnished with rich fabrics and dark antique wood furniture. The quaintness of the antique setting is complemented by every modern convenience including direct-dial phones, satellite TV and internet connectivity.

The hotel’s lounge is also a fascinating historic spotl It is the restored meeting room of the Guild of Tailors who used the space circa 1700′s. There is a painted ceiling and cozy bar for relaxation or perhaps an appetizer before dinner.

A pool and sauna can offer a tonic after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. The hotel is just minutes away from the Bruges Town Hall and only 200 metres from the famed Gruuthuse Palace and Museum.

Hotel Die Swaene
Location: Steenhouwersdijk, Bruges, Belgium 8000; 30 rooms and suites; 80 kilometers, 60 minutes to airport.

Luxury style: Romance is in the air at the Die Swaene. The charming location and elegant interiors make this a perfect getaway for couples who can wander the picturesque Bruges and then watch the world go by with an aperitif on the terrace.

What we’ve heard: Afternoon tea is a special treat at Hotel Die Swaene. Also, check for a canal view room when booking.

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