Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Dikke Van Dale is a 4-star property housed in a restored 19th-century former monastery within the fortified town of Sluis, located just 450 meters (a quarter mile) from its historic center. The hotel features 64 attractively furnished guestrooms, which are spacious and equipped with a TV, complimentary wireless internet access, a phone, a safe, and a desk. Select rooms offer a luxurious bathroom with a large rain shower. Guests can enjoy seasonal French cuisine with a modern influence at the à la carte restaurant Johan Hendrik, set in a dining room adorned with Louis XIV style décor. High tea is also available on Sunday afternoons. For beverages, the hotel provides a cellar bar, a lounge, and an elegant library complete with an open fireplace. Drinks can also be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace or in the garden. Continental breakfast is served daily for a fee, and 24-hour room service is available. Recreational facilities include a sauna and Turkish steam bath, and bicycles are available for rent. The surrounding area is ideal for cycling and hiking tours. Additional amenities comprise a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage, a banquet hall, bike parking, and complimentary self-parking. The hotel's location offers convenient access to local attractions. Belfort Sluis is less than a 10-minute walk away, while Hoeke Windmill and Het Zwin are within a 15-minute drive. The bustling city of Bruges, featuring the Grote Markt and Groeningemuseum, is approximately a 25-minute drive (19.5 km / 12.1 mi). Other nearby points of interest include Zeebrugge Harbour (17.7 km / 11 mi), Royal Zoute Golf Club (9.1 km / 5.6 mi), and Knokke Casino (9.8 km / 6.1 mi). Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) is 56 km (34.8 mi) away, and Brussels Airport (BRU), the preferred airport, is 130.9 km (81.3 mi) distant.