More than 400 Years of History!

The hotel lobby dates from the year 1600 and is indeed the oldest part of the hotel building. It was originally built by Don Juan de Peralta, the Consul of the County of Navarra in Spain, as his official residence during the Spanish occupation of the Flanders region.

Between 1795 and 1802, under French rule, the interior was entirely redecorated in Empire style. The present triumphal staircase was especially built for an official visit by Emperor Napoleon I to Bruges, when he was supposed to stay at the hotel. However, in the end Napoleon did not spend the night in Bruges.

Today our Front Desk is actually situated in the lobby and welcomes many guests from allover!