From start to finish out stay at Hotel Lucca was simply outstanding. We (family of four) arrived hours later than we intended on the night of our arrival due to being held up in serious traffic at the Belgian Grand Prix. But that was not a problem for our excellent host Hans, who waited up to let us in, and made us feel so welcome after a long and arduous trip. Our family room was wonderful - comfortable, spacious, filled with the most wonderful period furniture, and spotlessly clean. The hotel is so full of character, but the greatest character of all is Hans himself (and his lovely wife, whom we did not meet but spoke to on the phone). Breakfast was wonderful - great food, terrific coffee, fresh fruit and pastries, and all served in the wonderfully atmospheric dining room in the historic basement. As an historian myself, I was in absolute heaven! As other reviews have also said, Hans is a wonderful musician, and he played piano for us and we discussed Beethoven - I cannot think of anywhere else in the world where your host would be a man of so many parts and talents - simply amazing. When we needed to leave early for a flight on the final day of our holiday, once again Hans came up trumps and an early breakfast was prepared for us. I can honestly say that I would not even consider staying anywhere else in Bruges. It does not get any better than this gem right in the heart of this beautiful city, and memories of our stay at Hotel Lucca will stay with us forever.