The Notary

Beautifully romantic and wonderfully decorated boutique hotel - 5 min walk to the main square. Peaceful location, great staff. Room was fantastic.

Wonderful and peaceful boutique hotel in a quiet street close to everything. The decoration and atmosphere is luxurious, yet warm and cosy. The staff very helpfull. Beautiful garden. Don't hesitate, book at the Notary. You will feel home!

My husband and I stayed on our honeymoon and wish we had booked more time! I’ve stayed in a lot of 5 star hotels and this is hands down the best and most special!

This is an astonishingly beautiful hotel, gorgeously furnished but I was greatly disappointed with our experience. Perhaps it was a cultural misalignment, but I never felt welcome at The Notary. My husband and I spent 5 nights there, 2 in Moroccan room and 3 days in Ayn Rand suite. Apart from initial check-in, we were never greeted or addressed by name. This felt strange because it is a small hotel, not too many guests. If (front desk) staff passed you in hall or stairways they avoid eye contact, stiffly walk right by you... made us feel like an unwanted house guest. I am someone who avoids confrontation, or complaint but we had constant issue with the high tech iPad screen (Screen Suite?) that controls all the functions of the room. It kept falling off line or not charging (it sits upon these teeny tiny pins that have to perfecty align or it doesn't charge. We could not control temperature or call front desk without it. You have to go to find someone to reset it for you, I was left searching for help (only one person on staff at a time). Never once was there a sentiment of "sorry for the inconvenience". Believe me, I did not want to out of my lavish room in pjs searching for help so that I could turn the heat on or turn up the lights so I could see!! I was always polite and patient but it got very frustrating and they didn't seam to care. I often sat cold or frustrated because I did not want to bother them again about it. Also, sewage smell in our first room was a significant. When I mentioned it, they said house keeping took care of it. The smell returned the next morning (woke me up, eeeew!). It is not a housekeeping thing. Again, no apologies, just abrupt "it's fixed" deflection. I am a "just black coffee" in the morning constitution so the 75Euro/$88 USD per person breakfast was not for us. They kept asking if we wanted to book it. I was left wondering if this explains why we received chilly reception? If you stay in suite you are expected to buy their $170 breakfast...? Housekeeping staff, our initial check-in host and chef were kind and personable. The sound system when I could manage it was fabulous. but otherwise it felt cold and awkward like living with a disapproving mother in law/family.

Wow, that's all I can say. The hotel is Absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed how quite and peaceful the property was, we enjoyed the luxurious breakfast and hand crafted drinks. Our room felt like we took a step back in time, but had modern touches like a smart pad that controlled the in room music to the air conditioning. When we go back to Bruges my wife and I will be staying here. Thank you Notary for creating such a beautiful property for us to enjoy.

I have travelled extensively around the world. This is, without doubt the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The lady on the Front Desk is very accommodating and great fun. The garden is a chic sanctuary. I loved it all!