Location. The Hotel Memling is located in the centre of Aalter, Belgium, next to the E40 highway. It is in easy reach of the city of Bruges, 15 kilometres away, and is 20 kilometres from Knokke. Aalter train station is one kilometre from the hotel. Hotel Features. This small hotel is a modern red-brick building situated in the cobbled marketplace. Staff are multilingual and guests can park without charge next to the hotel. Babysitting and childcare facilities are provided. Hotel Memling is owned by the Best Western Hotel Orchidee, 150 metres away, and guests at Memling can make use of the hotel's facilities including a restaurant and health club.. The sleek strip-floored Restaurant Orchidee serves international dishes and guests can also sample the range of local draught beers at Orchidee's bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is also served at Restaurant Orchidee. Business guests can make use of the meeting room at Hotel Orchidee. Hotel Memling guests are also welcome to use Hotel Orchidee's health club that includes a steam room and a hot tub. Bicycle rental is provided by Hotel Memling. Guestrooms. The 17 white-walled rooms all have satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars and private bathrooms. Expert Tip. The best way to explore the surrounding countryside and sample a touch of urban life is to cycle along the canal banks to historic Bruges. The city can be reached by car in 15 minutes but the 25- kilometre ride taking in meadows and farmland would be very rewarding.