Reviews of B&B Royal Swans
45 Karel de Stoutelaan, Christus-Koning, 8000 Bruges, Belgium
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe little thing the owners did to make you feel so welcome
Absolutely nothing
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAs a finnish person, having a real coffee maker in your room feels like having a little bit of home.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room was decorated beautifully and well laid out. Lovely clean bathroom. Access to the patio area which was a great relaxing spot. Breakfast was amazing and there were many extras that the hosts supplied during our time there. Communication before and during our stay was easy and prompt and the hosts gave lots of suggestions for things to do and places to go in Bruges.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewRandom traveler: "The perfect hospitality doesn't exist." Griet & Maarten from the Royal Swans: "Hold my (Belgian) beer..." I have been around, seen things and stayed places, whether 5 star hotels or cosy boungalows, but the care and attention from Griet and Maarten, the owners of the Royal Swans go well beyond usual hospitality. They are super nice folks who go out of their ways to make your stay unforgettable. And boy, do they have style! The pictures here do not lie: everything is refined and beautiful and high quality, the room decor as well as the the breakfast in the garden. They are full of valuable info and respond immediately to any sort of issues you may have. Surely, if you picky enough, you may find bits that aren't perfect, but the overall experience will make you forget about them completely. So, take my advice and if there is availability, book your stay real quick.
If only we could have stayed longer
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything was amazing. The best B&B we have ever stayed in
Nothing
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis is one of the best if not the best B&B we have stayed in. The hosts Griet and Maarten were very welcoming. The room was extremely comfortable and well appointed. The tea and coffee making facilities were perfect as were the thoughtful treats awaiting us on our return at the end of each day. Breakfast was delivered to our room, with items being chosen from a long list the previous day. The food included home made items. Our hosts were perfect, discrete but available if you needed them. Their attention to detail was impressive and added to what was a memorable experience. We arrived some what wet from having had to cycle for four hours in the rain. Griet did not bat and eye lid about us dripping water in her lovely B&B and found somewhere warm to dry our not so waterproof jackets and shoes.
Nothing, couldn't fault it.
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewComfortable, well appointed, with a wonderful breakfast. Griet and Maarten were excellent hosts. We enjoyed the breakfast, the attention to history in the room and with the lovely overview Griet gave us. We were .7 miles from city center, very easy to walk. We were 1 mile from the train station, and very close to a walking/running/biking path. We used several of the recommendations for restaurants and sites to see from our hosts and were very pleased.
Nothing - it was all lovely
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSpotlessly clean. Attention to detail with lots of little personal touches… much appreciated.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness and the small personal touches — it's those little details that we believe make a stay feel like home. It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and your kind feedback means the world to us. We hope to welcome you back someday for another relaxing and memorable visit! Warmest regards, Griet & Maarten Royal Swans B&B
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re truly delighted to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness and the small personal touches — it's those little details that we believe make a stay feel like home. It was a pleasure having … Show more
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe Hosts were wonderful, Greit went out of her way to tell us about the local area and places of interest whilst we sat on the beautiful roof terrace, The attention to detail on furniture and fittings and made a very special boutique individual bed and breakfast. The ordering of breakfast was great and everything lovingly prepared to a very high standard. Very secure in a lovely location away from the hustle and bustle. A lovely home made cake treat awaited us each day on return.
There isn't anything not to like
Dearest Jason, thank you so much for your beautiful words and the perfect score! It truly means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay — from the peaceful location and romantic atmosphere to the lovingly prepared breakfast and the little homemade treats. It was a real pleasure to chat with you on the terrace and to share some of our favourite local spots. We're so happy to hear that you felt at home and appreciated the small details that make our B&B unique. We hope to welcome you back someday for another relaxing Bruges getaway! Warmest regards - also to the dog :-), Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dearest Jason, thank you so much for your beautiful words and the perfect score! It truly means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay — from the peaceful location and romantic atmosphere to the lovingly prepared breakfast and the little ho… Show more
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHosts were amazing, they gave us every care and attention, nothing was too much trouble. The room was wonderful and breakfast was terrific.
It would have been nice to have a shorter walk home
Dear Helen, thank you so much for your kind words and the wonderful 10/10 rating! We’re truly happy to hear that you felt so well taken care of and that you enjoyed the room and our breakfast. It was a real pleasure having you here, and we were especially delighted to be part of the birthday surprise – such moments make hosting even more special for us. And yes, we understand that the walk back can feel a bit longer after a full day in the city, but we hope the comfort awaiting you made it worthwhile. Warmest wishes, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Helen, thank you so much for your kind words and the wonderful 10/10 rating! We’re truly happy to hear that you felt so well taken care of and that you enjoyed the room and our breakfast. It was a real pleasure having you here, and… Show more
Reviewed: 20 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA beautiful room with very unusual touches like the gorgeous stained glass bathroom window. Super comfortable bed and breakfast was fantastic. We both really liked having tea and coffee facilities in the room
I liked it all!
Dear Madeleine, thank you so much for your lovely words and the wonderful 10/10 score! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the unique touches in your room – that stained glass window is one of our personal favorites too. It means a lot to know the bed was so comfy and that breakfast hit the spot! We're also glad you appreciated the little things like tea and coffee in the room – we believe those details help create a truly relaxing stay. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again one day! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Madeleine, thank you so much for your lovely words and the wonderful 10/10 score! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the unique touches in your room – that stained glass window is one of our personal favorites too. It means a l… Show more
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGriet and Maarten were fantastic hosts! When we arrived, they gave us a small tour and pointed us towards local events we may wish to check out. The breakfast is quite good (especially the pain au chocolat). The location is also nearby to both a bus station and within short walking distance of the city center. I would recommend Royal Swans to anyone looking to experience Bruges.
Dear Garret, thank you so much for your kind words and the wonderful score! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and felt at home with us. It was a pleasure to welcome you and point you towards some of the local events — we love helping our guests discover the little treasures Bruges has to offer. We're also happy you appreciated the breakfast (we agree, the pain au chocolat is hard to resist!). Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back anytime your travels bring you our way. Warm regards, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Garret, thank you so much for your kind words and the wonderful score! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and felt at home with us. It was a pleasure to welcome you and point you towards some of the local events — we lov… Show more
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewAn excellent stay, Griet and Martaan were very kind and provided tasty gifts each day, as well as a wonderful breakfast. The room was very comfortable and in a good location to explore the city.
Reviewed: 22 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLocation was perfect, hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. Our room was beautiful, decorated with a Christmas tree also, which we appreciated! and our bed was so comfortable. Breakfast each morning was delicious and the little details were very thoughtful.
Nothing, we'd definitely visit Bruges and Royals Swans B&B again.
Dearest Jenna, thank you so much for your lovely words and perfect score! We’re delighted you enjoyed our location, the comfortable room, and the delicious breakfast. It was also wonderful to see how much you love history and Christmas decorations. We were especially happy that you found a beautiful "royal swan" ornament in Bruges to add to your collection. The photo of the swan in your Christmas tree was just amazing! We look forward to welcoming you back to Royal Swans B&B for more special moments in Bruges. Warm regards, Griet & Maarten
Dearest Jenna, thank you so much for your lovely words and perfect score! We’re delighted you enjoyed our location, the comfortable room, and the delicious breakfast. It was also wonderful to see how much you love history and Christmas deco… Show more
Reviewed: 13 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe host Griet was absolutely fantastic, she made us feel so welcome with homemade treats each day and went into a huge amount of depth on what there is to do in Bruges and even the history of the city. The facilities are lovely and the decor is warm and beautiful. Breakfast was superb offering a wide selection and fresh high quality ingredients. The bed and bathroom were excellent. Thank you so much for having us and making our trip extra special!
It is a little further out from the historic centre but still very much within walking distance.
Dear Luke, thank you so much for your wonderful words and perfect score! We’re delighted you felt so welcome and enjoyed the homemade treats as well as the in-depth stories about Bruges and its history. It’s great to hear you appreciated the warm decor, facilities, and breakfast. While we are a little further from the historic center, it’s just a pleasant 1,200-meter walk to the Market Square—perfect for discovering Bruges on foot. We hope to welcome you again for another special stay in the future! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Luke, thank you so much for your wonderful words and perfect score! We’re delighted you felt so welcome and enjoyed the homemade treats as well as the in-depth stories about Bruges and its history. It’s great to hear you appreciated th… Show more
Reviewed: 9 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReally lovely little B&B. Just outside the old city boundary so easy to walk everywhere and also easy to get the bus from the station. There was a varied spread for breakfast but we also go cake both afternoons as well! The owners also offered us an early check in and provided us with a balloon and extra pancakes one morning for our wedding anniversary.
Everything was excellent. Some travellers from the UK may prefer more cooked options for breakfast.
Dear Naomi, thank you so much for your lovely review and perfect score! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our cozy B&B and the attention to detail we put into everything. It was a pleasure to celebrate your wedding anniversary with you, from the balloon to the extra pancakes — we hope it made your stay even more special! We’re glad you found the location convenient for walking and bus connections. Thank you also for the helpful feedback about breakfast options; we always appreciate suggestions to improve. We’d love to welcome you again for another memorable visit to Bruges! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Naomi, thank you so much for your lovely review and perfect score! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our cozy B&B and the attention to detail we put into everything. It was a pleasure to celebrate your wedding anniversary with you, from t… Show more
Reviewed: 3 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewLots of character and comfortable. The hosts are lovely and bring breakfast to your room every morning. I am coeliac so needed gluten free food and they catered for me perfectly. My friend required an accessible room and she was able to get in and out with no issues.
Was a bit chilly at night
Dear Corinne, thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the character and comfort of our B&B, and that we could perfectly accommodate your gluten-free needs. It was also great to know your friend found the accessible room comfortable and easy to use. Sorry it felt a bit chilly at night — we’ll make sure to look into that. We hope to welcome you both back for another cozy stay soon! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten – Royal Swans B&B
Dear Corinne, thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the character and comfort of our B&B, and that we could perfectly accommodate your gluten-free needs. It was also great to… Show more
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe attention to detail of the hosts, they really do make the guest feel welcome. When we returned there was always a nice sweet treat Waiting for us in the room. Definitely recommend when visiting the enchanting city of Bruges.
Nothing
Dear Aloysia, thank you so much for your lovely words and great recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you felt so welcome and enjoyed the little sweet treats waiting for you each day. It means a lot to us that you experienced the warm “family” atmosphere we strive to create here at Royal Swans. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enchanting stay in Bruges! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten
Dear Aloysia, thank you so much for your lovely words and great recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you felt so welcome and enjoyed the little sweet treats waiting for you each day. It means a lot to us that you experienced the war… Show more
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt was a short, pleasant walk into the city so location was perfect. It was very close to the main park and Medieval gates. The room was very quirky with an amazingly decorated wall that disguised both the bathroom and kitchen area. Yhe bathroom was a large, fully accessible wetroom. The host was extremely welcoming, giving us home made delicacies each day and the breakfasts were delivered to our room as per our order from a wide selection, again including homemade items. We were given a map and extensive suggestions what to visit, including much local history knowledge. It was definitely a stay to remember for accommodation, but Bruges captivated us, being beautiful with a great vibe, lovely bars and great food. The Belgian beers and chocolates are a must.
Nothing!
Dear Stephen, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the quirky room design and the homemade treats each day. It was our pleasure to share local history and tips to help you explore Bruges. We’re so glad the city captivated you with its charm, great vibe, and delicious food and drinks. It means a lot that you appreciated our warm and interested hospitality. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay! Warm regards, Griet & Maarten
Dear Stephen, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the quirky room design and the homemade treats each day. It was our pleasure to share local history and tips to help you explore Bruges. We’re so glad the… Show more
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
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Verified reviewWe have stayed in hotels and B&B's all over the world - literally -but we have NEVER been met with a such a warm and informative welcome. Griet and her husband could not have been better hosts, their attention to detail, however small, never ceased to surprise and impress. The little touches were too numerous to mention here, suffice to say, our stay was memorable - for all the right reasons!
This is NOT something that WE disliked, in fact it suited us perfectly well BUT it might not suit everybody. There is no dining room on the premises, so your breakfast selection - ordered the previous day - is delivered on a trolley outside of your room, at the time you requested. In our room was a microwave, toaster, kettle and all the necessary for making tea and coffee, so you don't have to worry about your breakfast going cold if you decide to sleep-in.
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEvery thing, from the moment we were greeted by our host at the front door to the moment we left they could not have been any more helpful. Our breakfast was outside our door at the right time (all fresh and very tasty) our bed was made for us and on our return from our days adventure there was fresh cake in the room.
nothing loved it all