Hotel terbaik di Sint-Laureins

I chose this hotel because close to my next day meeting in town and I got really impressed since my arrival, when I got a very friendly welcome. Located inside what looks like an historical building, it offers just 10 rooms. The one I had was very big, with a fully equipped kitchen and a huge bathroom. Perfect temperature control inside the room, there's no risk to feel too cold or too hot. Big and very comfortable beds. Cleanliness very accurate in the room as well as in public areas. Buffet breakfast with high quality food, both sweet and savory. A park at the back of the building completes the picture. It's hard to find something that might ”lower” my evaluation and actually I haven't found any. Definitely, a hotel to rebook next time I'm in the area and that I strongly suggest.

Le site est magnifique , maison de caractère avec un parc somptueux, malheureusement l'ensemble est mal exploité et mérite un coup de frais ; Chambres vieillottes et pas très propres. La moquette est usée et tachée ;La salle de bain d'un autre âge est dans son jus des années 50. L'accueil est limité au minimum , attente ,explications sommaire pour aller à la chambre ,l'hôtesse était seule dans la maison nous n'avons vu qu'elle comme personnel !Elle fut néanmoins de bon conseil pour nous indiquer ou aller diner le soir dans un village attenant à DAMME. Autre point positif, petit déjeuné très correct et très bon dans une jolie salle à manger. Gros potentiel donc ,mais nous avons été un peu déçus.

When it comes to thinking of places to visit in Belgium, the town of Aalter in East Flanders, probably isn't the first place to spring to mind. Granted it doesn't have the charm of the Belgian coast, or the bustling hubbub of the larger, more tourist-oriented attractions, but its central location halfway between the cities of Gent and Brugge make it an great place from which to explore. The 4-star Best Western Hotel Orchidee in the center of Aalter provides an ideal base where you can plan your explorations. Aalter train station is a 15 minute walk away, and from there you can catch one of the regular trains to Gent or Brugge, with either journey taking half an hour. Alternatively, as the E40 motorway is just a few hundred meters from the hotel, both cities are accessible by car in around 20 minutes. I stayed at Hotel Orchidee for 3 nights just after Easter, 2022. The earliest check in is 2pm, and so this was the time I designated upon booking. (A word of caution for those hoping for a late check in. The reception desk closes at 11pm.) I arrived at the hotel at 2:05pm and was greeted by Piet, the hotel manager, who told me that my room would be ready in 10 minutes. There are several facets that I would expect from front of house staff - especially the manager - of a 4-star hotel. One of these is that they should be well groomed, besuited preferably, but nevertheless tidy in appearance. After all, they represent the hotel, a guest's first impression of what they might expect; and as the saying goes ”You don't get a second chance to make a first impression.” My first impression of Piet was that he was someone for whom sartorial elegance was not a phrase he was familiar with, with one too many buttons open on his creased shirt and apparent indecision on whether said shirt should be tucked in his trousers or not. Still he was amiable enough and pointed to the spacious, well-appointed bar off to the right of reception, where I could wait for my room. Whilst waiting, in addition to noting that the bar staff were better attired than the manager, I had time to peruse the menu, and discovered that a hungry guest could choose from crisps, nuts, a plate of cheese and salami, or a Croque Monsieur. Not exactly what I would expect from a 4-star hotel kitchen. I would later discover that the reason for this limited dining experience is due to the fact that the hotel does not employ a chef. Piet the manager is apparently chief, cook, and bottle washer, which probably explains why room service is not offered. My room was on the second floor overlooking the car park (which incidentally provides free parking, except on Saturdays when the Farmers Market is held), and no fewer than six bottle banks that are almost constantly in use throughout the day. If, like 1970s singer-songwriter Nick Lowe you ”love the sound of breaking glass”, this will make you feel right at home, otherwise it's somewhat irksome. The room was spacious enough, clean, with modern decor and