Hotel Montanus

Bruges 51.20354400, 3.22755600 , Nieuwe Gentweg 78 (Show on Map)
8.7
Very Good


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Summary of reviewsHotel Montanus in Bruges is highly regarded for its prime location, situated in the heart of the historic city yet on a tranquil street that offers both convenience and peace. Guests find it easy to explore key attractions on foot, such as the Belfry square, Market Square and the Lake of Love, while also appreciating the serene atmosphere. The hotel itself presents a fusion of stylish and modern interiors complemented by practical amenities like secure on-site parking.

Breakfast at Hotel Montanus is a standout feature, offering a luxurious and extensive buffet with fresh products and homemade preserves set in a beautiful conservatory. Guests commend the high quality and variety, although some feel the additional cost is steep and suggest it be included in the room price. The in-house restaurant also receives high marks for its exquisite cuisine and attentive service, making dining a memorable experience despite some considering it pricey.

The rooms at Hotel Montanus are spacious, stylish and well-renovated, equipped with large comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. Many rooms offer charming garden views, enhancing the overall appeal with a touch of tranquility. Minor inconveniences such as joined twin beds, occasional noise and privacy issues in certain bathrooms are noted but do not significantly tarnish the overall positive experience.

Cleanliness is a strong point with guests consistently praising the spotless rooms and common areas. This commitment to cleanliness, combined with the serene ambiance and beautiful well-kept gardens, contributes to an exceptionally pleasant stay. The friendly, multilingual staff significantly enhance the experience with their warm and attentive service, often going above and beyond to meet guest needs.

The parking facilities are noted for their convenience and security with a spacious, gated area providing peace of mind. However, the cost of parking is frequently mentioned as being on the higher side, though many guests find the convenience worth the price.

The beds are a highlight, celebrated for their exceptional comfort, featuring thick mattresses and soft linens that contribute to a restful sleep. The overall quality of the bedding, coupled with the hotel's attention to detail in room amenities, adds to the luxurious feel.

While Hotel Montanus excels in many areas, some aspects fall short of four-star expectations. Guests mention minor shortcomings such as an empty minibar and occasional lapses in service quality at reception. Despite these areas needing improvement, the beautiful property, superb location and excellent dining options ensure that Hotel Montanus remains a preferred choice for visitors seeking both comfort and convenience in Bruges.
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Luxury Hotel
A peaceful retreat in the heart of the city with a tranquil atmosphere, featuring a garden and a terrace restaurant.

Historic Hotel
Nestled in a 19th-century mansion with parts of the building dating back to the 16th century, this hotel has historical connections and is situated in a quiet, historic neighborhood.

Romantic Hotel
This hotel offers a comfortable and charming stay in a central location. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service create a welcoming environment for couples.

4-Star Hotel
Situated in Bruges, Hotel Montanus is known for its cozy atmosphere and convenient location. It offers comfortable rooms, a charming courtyard, and personalized service, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay.

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Room Types
Standard Double Room with Garden View Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Room - Mansion Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Room - Mansion Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

Basic Double Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Junior Suite - Mansion The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath or a shower. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Junior Suite with Garden View Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite provides a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.7
Very Good
Location
Hotel Montanus is lauded for its prime location in the heart of Bruges, making it incredibly convenient for guests to explore the historic city. Nestled on a beautiful, quiet street, the hotel offers a tranquil retreat while being just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center. Guests appreciate the proximity to key attractions; it's only a short walk to the Belfry square, Market Square and the picturesque Lake of Love.

The hotel is described as being very central and perfectly situated for enjoying old Bruges on foot. Despite its central location, the area remains remarkably peaceful, providing a serene atmosphere for visitors. This ideal balance ensures that guests can enjoy both easy access to tourist spots and a quiet night's sleep. The convenience of walking distance to shops, local attractions and the main train station is repeatedly highlighted, making it a favorite for many.

Not only is the location praised, but the hotel itself is also noted for its stylish and modern interiors, creating a pleasant and comfortable stay. The presence of secure, on-site parking is an added bonus, allowing guests hassle-free access to their vehicles. The combination of excellent location, pleasant atmosphere and high-quality amenities makes Hotel Montanus a standout choice for anyone looking to explore Bruges comfortably and conveniently.

Breakfast
Hotel Montanus has garnered substantial praise for its breakfast offerings from numerous guests. Reviews highlight the luxurious and extensive buffet that is both varied and hearty, featuring fresh products and homemade preserves. The setting of the breakfast, often described as in a beautiful conservatory, adds to the appeal, creating a delightful morning experience. Guests frequently commend the high quality and generous selection of the breakfast, noting it includes everything one could wish for and lacks nothing.

Many guests appreciate the friendly staff who contribute to an excellent dining atmosphere with some describing the breakfast as amazing or exceptional. The continental breakfast is particularly noted for its completeness and the diverse, balanced options available. Despite these high marks, a recurring concern is the cost with several guests feeling that the breakfast is too expensive and suggesting it should ideally be included in the room price.

Overall, the general consensus is that Hotel Montanus offers a very good to excellent breakfast that is both delicious and plentiful, set in a fantastic location. However, potential guests should be mindful of the additional cost.

Dinner
Hotel Montanus boasts a highly regarded in-house restaurant that consistently impresses visitors with its exquisite cuisine and attentive service. Guests frequently praise the delicious dinners and gourmet dishes, making dining here a fantastic experience. The restaurant is described as fantastic, offering a menu that delights both for lunch and dinner. Despite sometimes being pricey, the food quality and overall dining experience are often deemed excellent and worth the cost. While some visitors noted they didn't dine at the hotel, they observed the restaurant to be consistently busy, indicating its popularity. Overall, the restaurant at Hotel Montanus comes highly recommended for those seeking a memorable culinary experience during their stay.

Rooms
Hotel Montanus boasts beautifully renovated rooms that are both spacious and stylish. Guests frequently mention the generous room sizes with many highlighting the inclusion of large, comfortable beds and modern bathrooms. The decor is often described as tasteful, clean and cozy, providing a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.

Several reviews emphasize the comfort of the accommodations, noting that the beds are extremely comfortable and the rooms are spotless. The garden-view rooms add an extra charm with many guests appreciating the tranquility and beauty of the well-kept gardens. Air conditioning is available in many rooms, which adds to the overall comfort.

The modern facilities, alongside a delightful inner garden, create a serene setting that is both private and relaxing. Public spaces and rooms feature designer decor, enhancing the overall appeal. The hotel’s attention to detail in decor and comfort makes for a pleasant and restful stay.

Guest feedback suggests the occasional inconvenience, such as joined twin beds instead of queen-sized ones and the challenge of navigating cobblestone streets with luggage. Additionally, some rooms may experience noise and privacy could be an issue with certain bathroom arrangements.

Despite these minor issues, the overall consensus is that Hotel Montanus provides a welcoming and stylish retreat, appreciated for its modern charm, comfort and beautiful surroundings.

Beds
Hotel Montanus has garnered high praise for its beds with many guests highlighting their comfort. Numerous reviews emphasize the large, comfortable beds equipped with thick mattresses and top-notch bedding, describing the experience akin to sleeping on a marshmallow, which contributed to restful nights. Guests frequently described the beds as extremely comfortable, heavenly and unusually comfortable with some noting the luxurious and cozy feeling due to the soft bed linens and the numerous pillows provided.

While there are a couple of mentions of beds being uncomfortable or mattresses being worn out, the overwhelming consensus is in favor of comfort. The comfortable bedding and soft robes also added to the overall luxurious sleep experience. Additionally, guests appreciated the beautiful views from their rooms and the quality of other amenities, including great bath products and daily provision of coffee pods.

In summary, the beds at Hotel Montanus stand out for their exceptional comfort, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience of the stay.

Cleanliness
Hotel Montanus impresses with its exceptional cleanliness, consistently praised for its spotless rooms and common areas. The rooms are noted for being clean, comfortable and spacious with modern and stylish renovations that add to a pleasant stay. Guests appreciate the quiet and serene atmosphere, especially in the evenings, making it an ideal retreat. The hotel also boasts a beautiful, well-maintained garden, enhancing the overall ambiance. The location is highly favored, further complemented by friendly staff and a delicious breakfast. Though a few found the decor dark and the linen bedding a bit scratchy, the overall cleanliness remains top-notch. With clean bathrooms, comfortable beds and comprehensive amenities, Hotel Montanus ensures guests have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Staff
Hotel Montanus has garnered numerous positive reviews highlighting the exceptional quality of its staff. Guests frequently describe the staff as "very friendly" and "multilingual," ensuring a warm welcome and attentive service. The reception and particularly Charlotte, received praise for their helpfulness. Visitors appreciated the warm and accommodating nature of the hotel's employees, noting that the staff consistently went above and beyond to meet their needs. In addition, the hotel's owners and receptionists were mentioned for their friendliness and readiness to assist. Overall, the hotel's personnel were commended for their politeness, attentiveness and consistently pleasant demeanor, making a significant contribution to the pleasant atmosphere and service quality of the establishment.

Parking
Hotel Montanus offers a range of parking facilities that are generally well-regarded by guests for their convenience and security. The parking area at the hotel is noted to be spacious and easily accessible, often described as ample and handy. The secure, gated parking at the rear of the hotel provides peace of mind for travelers who have vehicles, including motorcycles. Guests appreciate the close proximity of the parking to the hotel itself and the convenience it offers, especially given the hotel’s central location within walking distance of Bruges' center.

However, the cost of parking has been highlighted as a point of concern. The fees, which have been reported to range from €20 to €30 per day, are considered expensive by several guests. Despite the high cost, many find the investment worthwhile due to the convenience of secured on-site parking that does not require prior reservation. Some positive feedback also mentions the ability to use the parking space even after checking out, which adds to the convenience. The overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the parking facilities, tempered by the desire for more reasonable pricing.

4 Star
Hotel Montanus offers an appealing stay with its beautiful property and superb location, which many guests found delightful. The on-site restaurant is well-regarded, contributing positively to the hotel’s four-star rating due to the quality dining experience it provides. However, several aspects of the hotel fall short of the expectations for a four-star establishment.

Guests pointed out that the services are below the standard, highlighting issues such as an empty minibar in the rooms, limited to only a couple of small water bottles from Colruyt, which was considered insufficient for the level and price of the accommodation. Some also mentioned that the rooms felt more like garden sheds, lacking the luxury one would anticipate.

The breakfast service received mixed reviews; while the spontaneous provision of egg dishes was appreciated, overall it was suggested that it could be improved. Additionally, there were complaints regarding the lack of attentiveness and guest gestures from the reception staff, underscoring a need for improvement in service quality.

Overall, while the property and dining stand out positively, the service and room amenities require enhancements to meet the four-star expectations fully.


No, Hotel Montanus doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Montanus.

No, Hotel Montanus doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Montanus.

No, Hotel Montanus doesn't have a gym.

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