My weekend in a hotel in Kortrijk

Recently I stayed with a few colleagues in a very nice hotel in Kortrijk, the city where I really learned know. Unknown makes unloved, and it was many years ago that I still had one foot in Kortrijk put. For clarity, Kortrijk lies in the province of West Flanders, near the border with France, and has about 75,000 inhabitants. The city lies on the Leie a point where that river is split away and comes back together. This has created an island, the Buda Island.

Kortrijk and surroundings were long known as a center of the flax cultivation. National Flax Museum recalls still on. The museum is housed in an old farmhouse where flax in 26 scenes flax cultivation and development of flax processing are shown. All these things I came to know by the evening in my hotel hotel Kortrijk especially a lot to read (colleagues were quite boring and went to bed early ...).



Nowadays you can find that many historic buildings in Kortrijk by war or fire, and were then rebuilt. The Beguinage to only one to mention dates originally from the 13th century but was destroyed three times, the last time in 1684. It is an oasis of calm and there are beautiful baroque houses from the 17th century. My Kortrijk Hotel was a stone's throw from here, just beautiful.

For art lovers: Kortrijk is to be awake! The city has the Buda Island into an artistic center. The brewery tower Tack got a new purpose as an artistic production and cinema complex Pentascoop has multifunctional rooms, where space for performing arts.

Also, we plan to during our stay in one of the hotels in Kortrijk a few museums to do. The Broelmuseum to Broelkaai at Buda Island shows works by artists who lived in Antwerp and worked, including Roeland Savery, Kerstiaen The Keuninck and Louis Robbe.

Close to that museum is also famous Broeltorens on both sides of the Lys. The two medieval towers are identical, but are not. The south tower (the Spey Tower) dates from the 13th century, the north tower (the Ingelburgtoren) was built in the 15th century. The bridge between the two towers is a picture of Nepomucemus, patron saint of overboard.

Visit Ghent

Ghent

The City of King Charles of Spain

Ghent plays a significant role in the history of Belgium. During the Middle Ages the Ghent was a bigger city than Paris. Ghent is often called the Artevelde city. Johan van Artevelde was a revolusionist and voice of the people in Ghent and Flanders during the Middle Ages. You can find a statue of him on the Vrijdagmarkt (Friday Square) in the heart of the city. In the 16th century another important historical figure was born in Ghent: Charles V, the first King Charles of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor. At present, Ghent is a thriving city with a huge student communicty and economical activity.

Ghent does not enjoy the same international fame as Bruges, consequently it attracts much less tourists. Nevertheless, the Artevelde city offers an equally stunning historical centre, one that is not crammed with tourists. Instead, it is possible to relax in the uncountable squares and alleys. There is a wide variety of hotels in Ghent. The fact is, it is a must to spend your night in Ghent, because the city has a sparkling nightlife that you would not easily forget. During the high season, it is wise to book your hotel in Ghent beforehand.

Accommodation in Ghent centre

Hotel accommodation in Ghent

There is a wide variety ofhotels in Gent: from a big international hotel to a hotel for your family. Mostly, the hotels in Gent are situated in the heart of the city, so all main sights are within walking distance.

There are some very nice hotels in Ghent, for example, the Hotel de Flandre in Ghent. It consists of a 19th century town house in the heart of the historical centre. Or you can stay at the Hotel Cour Saint Georges, that gives on the the majestic City Hall of Ghent. These two hotels offer just as much charm as most of the hotels in Bruges.

Want to spend the night in Ghent or Bruges

Hotels in Bruges

Hotel Fevery has been a small family business for over 40 years. Hotel Fevery is located in the historical centre of Bruges, only a stone's throw away from the old Market and the charming Canals. The hotelrooms of Hotel Fevery are equipped with free WiFi and there is private parking at charge.

Hotel Azalea is also located in the city centre. The four starred Hotel Azalea is suitable for both tourists and businessmen. Every room in Hotel AzaleaHotel Azalea has a bathroom with a hair drier and toilet, vault, minibar, tv, tea and coffee.

Hotels in Ghent

Hotels in Ghent

Ghent River Hotel overlooks the old river Lys, which was the border of Ghent during the Middle Ages. What makes the River Hotel Gent unique, is that it can be reached by boat. The hotel is a historical site: a renaissance mansion and a rice-mill dating from the 19th century. If you spend the night at the Ghent River Hotel, you will be in the true heart of medieval Ghent, from where you can go to all the monuments and cultural sights.

Hotel Chamade is situated in a residential area of Ghent, close the St. Pieters railway station. You can get into the historic centre of Ghent by a 10 minute walk. Both businessmen and sightseers will fancy Hotel Chamade, since it is equipped with modern business facilities and the main cultural sights are within a walking distance. All hotelrooms in Hotel Chamade have a bathroom, tv, minibar and telephone.

Hotel Gravensteen in Ghent is situated in the heart of the city, just around the corner of the famous Castle of Counts (19th). Hotel Gravensteen is the perfect accomodation for a weekend of relaxation in the historical grandeur of Ghent. The hotelrooms can serve as an attractive location for your businessmeetings. If you stay at Hotel Gravensteen, visitors have parking space, fitness accomodations, Wifi, sauna and bar.