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1898 The Post & Porter's house

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Located near a train station, 1898 The Post & Porter's house is a great choice for a stay in Ghent. You can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $254
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Why we love this property

Food and drink
This hotel features a welcoming bar for evening relaxation. Mornings begin with a tasty buffet breakfast to fuel the day's adventures.
Sleepwear luxury
Designer guestrooms feature blackout drapes for dreamless slumber. Hypo-allergenic and premium bedding entice, while bathrobes await after minibar treats.

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Letter

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark wooden wardrobe with glass doors, and a framed picture on the wall.

Stamp

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Postcard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Envelope

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with a view of the city, and a framed picture on the wall.

Carriage

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A table with chairs on a rooftop, overlooking a historic church with pointed towers.

Carriage with Private Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a sofa, and a view of the city through the window.

Suite 19

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window.

Suite 23

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden staircase, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a suitcase.

Suite 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Junior Suite 39

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a reading chair. There is a bookshelf and a wardrobe.

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy living room with a dark green wall, a wooden dresser, a sofa, and a coffee table.

Suite 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a book, and a bottle.

Letter

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Suite | Terrace/patio

Elite Suite

  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Suite

  • City view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Korenmarkt Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Nicholas' Church - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive
  • Merelbeke Station - 11 min drive
  • Evergem Station - 12 min drive
  • Ghent-Dampoort Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cobbler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Missy Sippy Blues & Roots Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manhattn's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1898 The Post & Porter's house

  • Located near a train station, 1898 The Post & Porter's house is a great choice for a stay in Ghent. You can visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite self parking (EUR 30 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ecotours

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 50
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 10 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 40 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 30 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property is located in a car-free zone. Guests may reserve parking by contacting the property to register their license plate and receive an access code for the property's parking facility.

Also known as

1898 Post Hotel Ghent
1898 Post Hotel
1898 Post Ghent
1898 Post
1898 The Post Hotel
1898 The Post Ghent
1898 The Post Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Does 1898 The Post & Porter's house offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, 1898 The Post & Porter's house does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 30 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 1898 The Post & Porter's house?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at 1898 The Post & Porter's house and nearby?

Onsite recreation at 1898 The Post & Porter's house includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.

What's the area around 1898 The Post & Porter's house like?

1898 The Post & Porter's house is in Ghent City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Korenmarkt Square and 4 minutes' walk from Gravensteen Castle. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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