The Boat Hotel De Barge is a bright blue converted barge with a marine themed interior, located 500 meters from the historical center of old Bruges. The 23 cabins feature blue and white marine colors and dark wood furnishings. All have work desks with free wireless Internet access, cable television, radios and multi line phones. Fresh seafood and international dishes are served in the nautical surroundings of The Captain's Table restaurant, which features dark wood paneling and light wood furniture. There is also the option of dining on a garden terrace during the summer months. Guests can relax in the lobby area, watching television or browsing the complimentary morning newspapers. Those guests arriving at the hotel by car benefit from access to complimentary secure parking facilities. For a tour of the cultural delights of the city's historic center, a horse drawn carriage provides a delightful alternative to walking. Carriages can be hired 700 meters from the hotel. Other sites of interest include the Groeningemuseum, 800 meters away, home to a collection of paintings from the 15th century to the present day, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a Romanesque construction from the 12th century, 900 meters away. Brussels Airport is 110 kilometers from the hotel.