We were in the wing furthest from reception, above the swimming pool and health suite. These rooms have balconies and we were lucky to get a room on sea side, though you cannot see the sea because the Royal Gardens obstructs the view. It's fab being next to the local swimming pool with 3 open air pools and slides, plus it's next to the covered historic walkway adjoining the Thermae hotel. It's next to a tram stop just 1 stop to the centre of Oostende and 2 stops to the train station. It's also next to the last horse racing track in Belgium, open for racing every Monday in July and August, fireworks also every Monday July and August at 11pm, which you can see from the hotel balconies. I found the buffet breakfast fine, hot food of bacon, sausages, beans, eggs. Cold breakfasts of meats and cheeses, plus cereals and fruit, plus mini croissants/Danish/pains au chocolat. It's hard to fault it, you can eat as much as you like! The room was spotless, really large, plenty of storage space. The swimming pool is open 10am to 10pm. It's small and a little too cold, but there is a Jacuzzi to warm up in. We had exclusive use of pool and Jacuzzi.