Belgium Aalter Hotels

Location. The Best Western Hotel Orchidee is located in Aalter, Belgium, one kilometre from Aalter railway station. The city of Bruges is 15 kilometres to the north, and Ghent is 30 kilometres south. Hotel Features. This four-storey hotel is a modern property. Guests can enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace, relax with a sauna or massage in the wellness centre, and sample some of Belgium's diverse beers in the hotel bar. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception can assist with travel and tourist arrangements, and coffee and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. Other amenities include shoe shine, laundry services, safe-deposit boxes, airport transfers (surcharge) and complimentary parking. Childcare services are available on request. A complimentary buffet-style breakfast is served each morning. Restaurant Orchidee features international and Belgian dishes. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, and dinner is available Tuesday through Saturday. Business amenities include conference rooms, high-speed Internet connections and seating for up to 65 people. Some of the recreational activities offered in the vicinity include swimming, tennis, horse riding and fishing. There is a playground nearby, and bicycles can be hired on site. Guestrooms. The 30 air-conditioned guestrooms have bright, contemporary decor with wood flooring and dark wood furniture. All include satellite television, direct-dial telephones, high-speed Internet connections, clock radios and desks. Bathrooms have hair dryers, complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Expert Tip. There are 47 chocolate makers in Bruges, and the tourist office at the Concertgebouw sells a walking guide to nine of the best. The book contains vouchers that can be exchanged for chocolates and admission to the Choco-Story Museum.

Location. Hotel Capitole is located in Aalter, Belgium, 20 kilometres from both Ghent and Bruges city centres. Hotel Features. The flag-lined Hotel Capitole is situated in a one-storey brick building on a busy street in Aalter centre. The hotel offers a 600- seat cinema for guests' use. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Each morning a complimentary breakfast buffet is served in Hotel Capitole's breakfast ballroom. Bicycles are available to rent on site for exploring the trails that surround Hotel Capitole. The hotel offers bicycle and walking maps of the city and the trails. Guestrooms. The 30 guestrooms available at Hotel Capitole are all situated around the inner courtyard and are named after famous movie stars. Guestroom amenities include satellite television, telephones, and minibars. Private bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Expert Tip. The remains of the Great Beguine Convent, a 13th-century convent located near St Elizabeth's, is situated 19 kilometres from the hotel. The convent was deserted by the nuns in the 19th century and there are now three houses with gables fringing the church.

Location. The Hotel Memling is located in the centre of Aalter, Belgium, next to the E40 highway. It is in easy reach of the city of Bruges, 15 kilometres away, and is 20 kilometres from Knokke. Aalter train station is one kilometre from the hotel. Hotel Features. This small hotel is a modern red-brick building situated in the cobbled marketplace. Staff are multilingual and guests can park without charge next to the hotel. Babysitting and childcare facilities are provided. Hotel Memling is owned by the Best Western Hotel Orchidee, 150 metres away, and guests at Memling can make use of the hotel's facilities including a restaurant and health club.. The sleek strip-floored Restaurant Orchidee serves international dishes and guests can also sample the range of local draught beers at Orchidee's bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is also served at Restaurant Orchidee. Business guests can make use of the meeting room at Hotel Orchidee. Hotel Memling guests are also welcome to use Hotel Orchidee's health club that includes a steam room and a hot tub. Bicycle rental is provided by Hotel Memling. Guestrooms. The 17 white-walled rooms all have satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars and private bathrooms. Expert Tip. The best way to explore the surrounding countryside and sample a touch of urban life is to cycle along the canal banks to historic Bruges. The city can be reached by car in 15 minutes but the 25- kilometre ride taking in meadows and farmland would be very rewarding.