It's safe to say we all have our personal favourites when it comes to the design of hotels. However, something that tends to bring us all together in agreement and simultaneous swoons, is princess castles. Bear with me. By this, I'm talking about traditional, luxurious architecture that seems taller and grander than any of its surroundings. They usually feature gold embellishments, grand gates and if you're very lucky, turrets! With this in mind, Hotel Dukes' Palace has been my go-to hotel when visiting the beautiful city of Bruges. Sure, there's no moat, but the city does offer plenty of canals...
The five-star hotel is located at the heart of the city, and within walking distance from many of the places I featured in my recent Bruges travel diary. After spending hours roaming around from waffle shops to chocolatiers and back again, the tranquility of the Hotel Dukes' Palace refreshes you like no other; floor-to-ceiling voile curtains line corridors, Medieval-themed art covers walls and a beautiful combination of traditional elegance and modern design is carried throughout the hotel. Like I said, definite 'princess castle' vibes - without having to kiss a frog to stay there!
There are tons of different seating areas on the ground floor, including the gorgeous spot shown above that leads out onto the hotel's garden patio. If 'Instagrammable' is on your travel tick-list when exploring new places, Hotel Dukes' Palace is definitely an avenue worth exploring. I mean, there's a reason I've returned three times now, it truly does give those 'princess castle' vibes!
Hotel Dukes' Palace
Prinsenhof 8
8000 Brugge
Belgium
With love,
Gabrielle x
This one seems fantastic!
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This hotel looks so elegant and beautiful !
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I love hotels with traditional architecture and vibe and this one is dreamy. Your photos are so beautiful!! Have a lovely weekend Gabrielle!! x
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You're so right!! The princess vibes are adorable and so elegant. Adore the color theme too, so sophisticated? Always love the way you capture hotels and vacations, gorgeous photos babe! Xx
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This looks like a dreamy castle. I love the gold embellishments.
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Oh wow, it all looks so beautiful, I would love to stay somewhere like this, it looks lovely! So so pretty!
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Omg what a beautiful place to stay at and that food look so yumm, it made my mouth water.
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The architecture of this place is simply stunning, and the champagne breakfast looks very tempting indeed!
ReplyDeleteThat exterior! The paintings! I see you Modigliani!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks stunning, and I can easy understand the castle vibes. That's got to be so fun. If I ever find myself in Bruges, I'm definitely staying there. Hands down. Also, you look straight out of a fairy tale with that dress and your long hair. You're doing life right.
Have a lovely weekend Gabrielle!
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I bet that it is pretty easy to feel like a princess in a hotel that is as beautiful as this one. There is something royal about the decor at Hotel Dukes, I love it.
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This hotel is so charming! I can definitely see how you'd want to come multiple times to stay here, hehe.
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Beautiful, luxurious hotels always feel like a dream! This is particularly true here, the outside could be mistaken for a real castle! And having this lush breakfast before heading out to pretty Bruges must feel extra special. Also, I absolutely love your Ralph Lauren bag!
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These photos are so gorgeous! I would love to stay at this hotel one day - it looks dreamy! I've never stayed in a hotel which was like a castle, but it's definitely on my list of things I want to do now! x
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Oh my gosh, it looks so charming and romantic! By the way, you are the Queen of detail shots, I love all the beautiful details like the curtains, the flowers, the furniture. What a great way to spend a getaway!
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Even though I do get what you mean when talking about places like that, I will still forever prefer the sleek and modern design myself.
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Wowwwww - seriously loving your snaps from Bruges
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Looks so magical! Love the interior and the exterior xx
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Its like living in a fairytale. Its soooooooo beautiful and romantic :) Classy and elegant
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a dreamy castle without a doubt!! What an incredible place to stay and that breakfast is everything you could wish for :)
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Oh wow! Such a beautiful place!
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Oh Gabrielle, you find the BEST hotels! You are so right, serious Princess vibes going on, what a beautifully designed hotel. That breakfast looks mouthwatering, I most definitely need to start making the most of room service!
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It looks awesome <3
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That place looks amazing and elegant :)
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Everything about this hotel looks so well appointed! And yes to taking advantage of room service during hotel stays. It's such a lovely way to treat oneself:)
ReplyDeleteThese photos look so amazing! I love room service too! Your food seems super yummy!
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This looks like such a pretty hotel x
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This looks like such a lovely hotel. I love ordering room service and the breakfast here looks fabulous x
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wonderful place! I love these photos. thanks for sharing :)
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I'm totally with you on making the most of room service when staying in a nice hotel and a princess hotel is the perfect place to do it from and really feel like royalty :) x
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Looks like you're really enjoying your trip. Can't wait for more photos.
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Amazing Photos! And yes I'm all about room service and sippin' champagne!
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How gorgeous is this?! I keep telling my fiancé that any inspiration for our future home has to come from hotels. This location has such unique flair - so classy and chic. Love that bag too!
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The Hotel Dukes Palace Castle is soooooooo GORGEOUS Gabrielle! I love the furniture, art, chandeliers and flowers. Really stunning.
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What a stunning place! OMG so neat and fab! Lovely photos, Gab!
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Have a wonderful day!
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Beautiful photos! The hotel really does look amazing! :) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a dreamy hotel! That breakfast looks seriously amazing!!
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Wow these pictures are so beautiful. I would love to be there and have that food haha.
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You're the queen of hotel/castle review dear! Love your detailed description and the dreamy pictures, it makes me want to stay and indulge in their luxurious accommodation.
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Love bruges! It's such a great city with full of heritage. I've never heard of this hotel before but will definitely check it out.
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Your photos are always so so amazing! They make me feel as if I'm there at that very exact place! I love reading your detailed reviews of every place you visit! xx
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That building is absolutely gorgeous and the decor is so elegant! You've captured it beautifully in your pictures too,
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Oh my this place is stunning! Xx
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It looks super pretty! perfect place to have some tea!
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Wow, I love this hotel. It's a such a dreamy place.
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Great post dear!
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This is a beautiful place. Trust you had a great time.
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wow such a lovely and elegant hotel xx
ReplyDeleteWhoa I'm getting so many princess castle vibes off this beautiful, elegant hotel! You have excellent taste. Also, I am loving your Ralph Lauren bag and tropical leaf phone case!
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You always know the best places to visit and stay, Gabrielle!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't love to spend some time in such beautiful and charming hotel?
Amazing photos, as usual, dear! :D
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Such a beautiful place!!
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I think the last time I stayed in a hotel with a castle vibes were in Germany in 2006. Unfortunately I can't remember what's the hotel name though... :-(
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I love visiting Castles so I would really enjoy the castle vibes too! It looks like such a great hotel, you can really see the emphasis on quality, and the interior is beautiful x
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This looks absolutely stunning! I would love to stay there, you capture it beautifully xx
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Another GORGEOUS location!! I love how you captured this.
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Gosh it really does give off princess vibes, even just from your photos - which as always are beautiful! xx
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What a beautiful hotel and it does scream luxury! Love it!
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I really like the flair of this hotel. Who would not love to stay there for few days! It´s stunning. xoxo
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