Thermae Palace, OstendThermae Palace in Ostend, Belgium has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 9 hotels we score in Ostend. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 2.4, Agoda 3.1. Rooms from about $257 a night (cached, not a live quote).Thermae Palace is a 4-star Art Deco hotel situated on the beachfront in Ostend. Originally opened in 1933, the building houses 130 spacious rooms, many of which offer views of the sea. The property is located within walking distance of the Kursaal Casino and the town centre. Guests can access a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a sauna, and an on-site restaurant. It serves families and travellers looking for historic architecture near the coast. While the interior maintains its period character, the exterior shows signs of its age.What stands out

Direct beach access

Historic Art Deco architecture

On-site restaurant and pool

Walking distance to downtown

Watch out for

Worn exterior

Traditional cuisine style

Better-scored in Ostend

The Ostendian, Ostend: 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $138 a night. The Ostendian is a four-star hotel with 113 air-conditioned rooms in the Sky District of Ostend city centre, close to the railway station.

C Hotels Andromeda, Ostend: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $196 a night. C Hotels Andromeda is a four-star beachfront hotel in central Ostend, right next to the Casino Kursaal and a short walk from the seafront.

Upstairs Hotel, Ostend: 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $154 a night. Upstairs Hotel is a three-star property situated in the centre of Ostend on Hertstraat.