Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings
Wijngaardstraat 7-9, Bruges, 8000
Academie, Bruges
The modern hotel Academie is situated in the famous "golden triangle" of Bruges, less than 50 metres from such well-known tourist landmarks as the Lake of Love ... more
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| Hotel Details | Hotel Reviews | How to Book & Cancel |
8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
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| 9/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 8/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Connie ( Family with young children)
from Dallas , US on July 25, 2009
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on July 8, 2009
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Good value for money. Would be outstanding if they would include the breakfast, which is not worth the 9E they charge." (107406263)
Large Bathroom. Clean. Great location.
Non-smoking room smelled faintly of smoke. A/C is just plain strange with three settings of 58, 68 and 78. One problem with the online reservation was no opportunity to reserve a parking space. We parked around the corner for a cheaper than the hotel rate, but it would have been nice to know that parking must be arranged in advance.
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John ( Group of work colleagues)
from Epsom , GB on June 9, 2009
Excellent location. Very comfortable room
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Eric ( Group of adult friends)
from Treeton , GB on February 17, 2009
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Not particularly good as room had not been checked and still had the smell of paint in the air. They would have been better leaving it empty for a few more days rather than rushing it to gain the revenue.I would imagine that the hotel could have been ok but from our one nights ( which to be fair isn't really long enough) experience does not rate 4 star rating. I would probably stay again to see if it was just a one off problem and to be fair to the hotel." (107959525)
Staff very helpful. It is a nice hotel and well situated we did not stop long enough to use any facilities
we were the first to occupy a refurbished room.The room had not been checked properly no tv, sink plug not connected, not enough towels, no information about hotel in room.
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Richard ( Mature couple)
from Ramsgate , GB on November 18, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Overall the Hotel was excellent and we had a great time Bruges is such a small city everywhere is very near, the more expensive bars and restaurants are in the Market Square so if you look down the little side streets and alley ways you can find quaint local food and drink cheaper. Interesting things to see and do, boat trips down the canals, pony and cart ride round town, excellent local beers, wonderful chocolates and very friendly people. Some great museums and churches to see too." (107452077)
Very central location excellant for shops, restaurants etc. Very helpful friendly staff, lovely rooms didnt eat there though. Had a wonderful time in Bruges highly recommend this hotel and Bruges to everyone.
Not bad points really, just check out the parking rates at the Hotel charges Euros 17 for 24hours but if you are not quite staying the whole 24 hours then you can get parking cheaper at the Ibis Hotel car park next door Euros 8.70 for 12-24 hours. Also you can get breakfast cheaper outside the hotel.
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James ( Mature couple)
from Preston , GB on August 30, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"The City of Brugge is beautiful - Careful in the resturants, which we found to be quite expensive and not good value. Watch out for the offer of Garlic bread at c7.00 Euros and a 0.50Litre of House wine at c16 Euros instead of two glasses at c8 Euros the two. These prices were not listed on the menu." (107141644)
Nice room and convenient to the ground floor carpark via the lifts. BBC 1,2 and ITV TV Channels were available if required.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 6, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"The room was not necessarily a 4-star room, but the hotel was in an excellent location and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a good balance of quality and price in Bruges." (97592439)
Great location, friendly staff. Reasonable price for a nice hotel in the area.
Breakfast was not included. Wireless internet connection did not always work.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on March 3, 2008
The room was a good size, the shower was excellent and the internet access was very helpful
it has limited french tv channels (my partner is french) the walls were rather thin. You need to have a small car to use the carpark
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Kevin ( Mature couple)
from Cannock staffordshire , GB on March 2, 2008
In a very nice spot. good choice of resturants near by.
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on December 21, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Everything was as we expected clean, friendly staff, and good food, very central to the town no complaints, will stay again one day" (97908604)
Clean, friendly, nice big rooms, excellant service, lovely selection at breakfast
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on January 4, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Good location - reception staff very nice and very helpful throughout our stay. Breakfast times should be extended as after New Years Celebration we did not want to get up so early" (97601636)
Staff very helpful - location of Hotel very good
Breakfast should be extended to 10.30 or more on Holidays (New Years Day) etc
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 14, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent location, welcoming staff, comfortable spacious clean rooms." (97012223)
central location, spacious room, tea/coffee making facility
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on December 7, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"This was a good hotel ideally situated to explore Bruges on foot.We hadn't realised the parking problem until we arrived so being able to park at the hotel was a bonus.The staff were helpful and the room and the breakfast were good. We enjoyed our stay and would use this hotel again." (97254758)
It was clean and tidy - we liked the size of the bathroom.It was in easy reach of other facilities.
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Deborah ( Group of work colleagues)
from Chelmsford , GB on December 5, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"staff were friendly and very helpful. Food was good although hot breakfast items tended to be too cool as the bain-marie seemed not to be effective. Orange juice was not good quality but everything else was very good indeed." (97431432)
attractive surroundings, lovely atrium area and garden
room a little dark
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Deborah ( Group of adult friends)
from Kent , GB on November 1, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel was central, clean and the staff very helpful. We had seen a cycling tour around brugge that we were interested in. the receptionist rang through and booked this for us," (97713040)
very central location and fact that it has a bath. Great for when you have been walking around all day
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Hewavasam ( Family with older children)
from Maidstone , GB on October 31, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"more clear directions specialy in view of the one way system in Brugge." (97548141)
cleanliness
small lobby
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Graham ( Mature couple)
from Ruislip , GB on July 19, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"We have now stayed at the hotel twice and would have no hesitation in refereing our friends and family." (97915952)
It was excellent, clean tody good apperance
it was very hot int the toilet/bathroom
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on May 23, 2007
The hotel is very well located, not far from the station. We had a very large bathroom, and the breakfast was very nice!
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Alistair ( Group of adult friends)
from Aldershot , United Kingdom;GB on April 23, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel was modern establishment in a good area, central to all the sights of Bruges. If you are looking for a good hotel reasonably priced then look no further." (99264411)
Close to the centre of the city and value for money
lack of a restaurant
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Michael ( Mature couple)
from Downpatrick , United Kingdom;GB on March 8, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Brugges is a lovely city but seems to have become very expensive since my last visit in 2004" (99073694)
It was clean, quite and in a good location
The hotel was peppered with notices forbidding various activities. The shower was hopeless...just a dribble
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Valerie ( Mature couple)
from March , United Kingdom;GB on February 28, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Good hotel in nice area of Brugge very quiet, everywhere easy to get too. Parking is a bit tight if you have a large car. Also the directions to the hotel could have been better when you get there you get a really good map showing the one way street's could have done with this before arriving at hotel." (99612044)
Very nice room had every thing we needed clean and tidy very nice stay.
Would have like better tea and coffe making i.e. milk not dried milk.
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Robin ( Mature couple)
from Aylesbury , United Kingdom;GB on February 23, 2007
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"That the approach roads to the hotel wwere blocked off because of road works and a long diversion was necessary. That the coffee and tea making facilities were limited. I would stay at the hotel again again but expect this to be addressed in view of the very minimal cost involved." (99892199)
The general appearance of the hotel is fine but the rooms are quite basic but for a short stay acceptable. I am not sure I would rate this a 4 Star hotel however,having been to Asia many times where the standards are much better.
The tea & coffee making facilities are very very limited although you can buy additional packs at the bar. Not what you expect from a 4 Star hotel though and I consider it is the little things that count.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 21, 2006
The hotel was extremely well located within the historical part of Brugge. All ammenities and resturants were within a short walk and the rail station only 7 - 10 minute walk.
Insufficient coffee and tea in the room although reception staff did provide more when asked.
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Andrew ( Mature couple)
from Hengoed , United Kingdom;GB on November 15, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Generally very satisfied. Bit expensive to park car Possibly more local info would be good" (99100037)
Clean and modern
Slip mat for shower or a hand rail
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Arthur christopher ( Mature couple)
from Wigan , United Kingdom;GB on December 7, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel location is excellent, check in process was very good and the car park underneath is very important. The building has been re-furbished to an excellent standard and the hotel has modern facilities and was very clean. The room tariff I do feel is slightly high but their standards were very good. The restaurant does not open in the evenings and i feel this would have added to the experience if it had. Overall an excellent hotel in a very good location." (99481391)
Location, car park, clean & modern facilities
Restaurant not open in the evening
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on December 6, 2006
Clean and well presented. Hotel is close to shops.
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Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues)
on December 2, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Basic clinical hotel in good location near tourist centre of Bruges. Guests have to balance the location against the lack of a feel-good factor about the hotel. Rooms were clean and functional but lacking in character. Stayed in twin room, with tiny single bed. Bathroom was functional and clean. Onsite bar was also lacking in character and disappointing to find that(the expensive) drinks could not be charged back to a room. Breakfast food was fine and good value for the " (99441447)
Central location with on-site parking. Good value for money breakfast.
Small single bed in a twin room,; basic facilities; lack of any character.
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Karl ( Group of work colleagues)
from Gerrards cross , United Kingdom;GB on November 10, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"Generally very good for the price, staff were very courteous and no major complaints, just an observation concerning the smell in the room." (99735059)
Location was very central, and good to have parking at a reasonable cost. Staff also very courteous. the price was very competitive.
Room was not of the standard I would ave expected of this star rating and whilst the room was clean it did smell of cigarette smoke and the bathroom did not smell fresh
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on August 2, 2006
Centrally located, helpful staff, comfortable surroundings, ability to park car.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 31, 2006
Central location. Good parking facilities (pay extra). Lovely bar/outside bar area and breakfast. Highly recommended.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 27, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"This was a very central hotel within walking distance of all attractions. Staff could not have been more helpful, Facilities were excellent." (99125515)
staff were very friendly and helpful. air conditioning in the room althiugh we could not adjust it. breakfast was excellent.
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Paul ( Group of adult friends)
from Hull , United Kingdom;GB on June 17, 2006
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel is in a great location in a beautiful part of bruges within walking distance of both train station and central squares. The reception staff at the hotel were extremely attentive and helpful, for example, providing us with rooms upto 3pm (well past check out of 11am) and good tips on where to eat, drink and visit." (99492947)
Great location, rooms good with nice bar and courtyard.
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Clifford ( Family with young children)
from Marlow , United Kingdom;GB on July 14, 2006
Good location and underground parking which we were allowed to use all day after checking out.
No kettle in room!
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on February 9, 2009
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"bon rapport qualité prix" (107603489)
hôtel très calme et très bien situé
le petit déjeuner laisse un peu a désirer, jus d'orange infecte
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on August 5, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"bon s" (107259103)
La chambre
le ventilateur fesait trop de bruit
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Coralie ( Family with young children)
from Auxerre , FR on January 23, 2008
Academie, Bruges - Reviews & Ratings"hormis un problème de climatisation (chambre trop froide) qui semblait ne pas préoccuper le personnel de l'hotel, celui-ci s'est plutôt montrer accueillant et prévenant. l'hôtel est très calme et dans le vieux centre ville. quartier très agréable et typique" (97078792)
personnel agréable chambre assez grande
pb de climatisation
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 10, 2008
Les jeunes voisins bruyants
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on January 4, 2008
emplacement de l'hotel idéal, parking sur place, petit déjeuner de très bonne qualité
hotel un peu vieillot, propre mais légèrement défraîchi
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Michel ( Young couple)
from Nalinnes , BE on December 5, 2007
Seul la chambre était de qualité
Les plafonds laissaient passer la pluie. Le déjeuner n'était pas du tout bon. Le service était très mauvais.
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