Oostende Apartments

Been to this hotel several times over the past years. They provide consistent service. Good location. Good, friendly and efficient reception. Sometimes there's a queue for check-in (even after online check-in) and check-out (even when opted for fast check-out), as there is no separate desk for members. Nice, clean rooms. Slow elevator :-) And, also consistently (so not a one-time-off), totally overcooked scrambled eggs at breakfast. So, quite a few plusses and also a few points of attention. But I am sure I'll be back.

A stay at The Imperial Hotel places you in the heart of Ostend, steps from Statue of Marvin Gaye and Casino Kursaal. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ostend Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ensor Museum.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 61 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.

The Leopold is an internally stunning hotel, usefully close to the beach and the Kursaal. I realise that the shape of the rooms is dictated by the shape of the building, but mine had some annoying quirks. For example, no soap at the wash basin, so you have to leap across the room into the shower to squeeze some from the wall-mounted dispenser. The towels are in the toilet. There is no flat surface to write on. One of the shelves wastes space by gluing a tissue box in the middle. There are three electric sockets, one halfway up the wall, so there is nowhere to attach the kettle, and two you have to get down on your knees to use. I am too old for that. Sorry to nitpick. The staff are mostly lovely, but if you are on reception and on the phone, at least acknowledge the guest standing in front of you, trying to check in, while you are completing your phone call.

With a stay at Hotel Du Parc in Ostend (Ostend City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ostend Beach and Leopold Park. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casino Kursaal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Statue of Marvin Gaye.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Grab a bite to eat at Café Du Parc, a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.Make yourself at home in one of the 47 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.