1898 The Post & Porter's house

Hotels
9.6 (2317 reviews)
16 Graslei , Ghent , BE
+32 9 391 53 79

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful location
Unique room experience
Great amenities
Cons:
No restaurant on site
Possibly difficult stairs for some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.36
Rooms were spotless and well-maintained, reflecting high standards.
Service
9.83
Staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, going the extra mile.
Location
10
Perfectly located in the old town center with great access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.77
Rooms are unique, spacious, and well-appointed with fantastic views.
Amenities
9.32
Thoughtful amenities provided, including a special breakfast and bar.
Value for Money
9.45
Prices are reasonable for the quality and experience received.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Excellent breakfast and bar experience, though no restaurant on site.
Overall Experience
9.96
A truly memorable stay that exceeded expectations, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-30 16:21

Property Description

Elegant Accommodations
The 38 rooms and suites at Boutique hotel 1898 The Post are elegantly decorated with antique furniture, offering views of the city, king-size beds, free WiFi, modern technology, and luxury amenities.

Gastronomic Delights
Guests can unwind at The Kitchen, a shared area with an open fireplace, offering an American buffet breakfast, light lunch dishes, and homemade pastries. The Cobbler, the hotel's cocktail bar, serves a creative range of cocktails, tapas, and delicacies.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Ghent, the hotel is housed in an iconic historical building, the former post office. Situated near the Graslei and the Kornmarkt, guests can easily access the nearby Christmas market and are only 53 km from Antwerp International Airport.

Book your stay at Boutique hotel 1898 The Post for a luxurious and memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note, when booking 6 or more rooms, other policies and charges may apply. Please contact the property for more information.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BRU

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 2317 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.77
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Mariska • couple • nl
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • lu
10
Pros:

c’etait vraiment tout parfait un beau endroit pour passer entre amoureux l’hotel etait excellent

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • ch
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
4
Very disappointing
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Room was tiny
Not even a chair in the room
No restaurant Corridor to room was very dark
Room was dark

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Line • couple • fr
10
Visite de Gand
Pros:

Le bâtiment historique magnifique et sa situation

Cons:

Rien

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ludovic • extended_group • be
9
Magnifique 🤩
Pros:

Décor sublime , digne de film Harry potter 😁
Chambre spacieuse à la décoration exceptionnelle ! Le soir la bar à cocktails propose des cocktails d’exception.

Cons:

Le petit-déjeuner est un peu léger , manque de choix vu le standing de l’hôtel .

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Rossley • couple • us
9
Pros:

Staff was amazing and the bar and hotel are so unique.

Cons:

Rooms a bit small

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Dimitra Pan • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Ενα απιθανα ομορφο ξενοδοχειο στη καρδια της πολης με ευγενεστατο προσωπικο και ενα καταπληκτικο μπαρ για το κλεισιμο της βραδιας σου στην πανεμορφη Γανδη!!!!

Cons:

Ολα ηταν υπεροχα!!!

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • mx
10
Pensaría en volver a este hotel
Pros:

Hotel tipo antiguo muy bonito

Cons:

Habitaciones pequeñas y con poco espacio

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • se
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • au
10
Pros:

Such a beautiful hotel, staff were amazing.
A special and luxurious stay.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel with great staff
Pros:

Our second stay here, beautiful interior, wonderful staff, a pleasure to stay in somewhere with so much history. The cocktails are amazing!

Cons:

Only downside is the cost of breakfast at 40 Euros pp which we didn’t feel was good value

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • couple • fr
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • couple • cl
10
Pros:

La excelente atención

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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ALINE • couple • be
8
Excellent séjour
Pros:

La décoration, l’esprit feutré et cosy de l’hôtel, l’ambiance petit-déjeuner, le confort des chambres

Cons:

Le manque de restaurant

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • couple • be
9
Localisation centrale et batiment magnifique
Pros:

Très bel endroit

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Victor • family_with_children • nl
9
Top zeker naar toe gaan
Pros:

Top service

Cons:

Hoorde wat piepjes in de kamer in de ochtend. Dacht dat het een wekker was maar kwam van een onverwachte bron. Werden ervan wakker.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Jan Stefan • couple • br
7
Bonitinho, mas ordinário . Caro para o que oferece
Pros:

Localização excelente, vista do quarto boa

Café da manhã ok, mas mesas e cadeiras muito baixas e próximas uma da outra, não mantendo o ambiente agradável, muito barulhento e pouco funcionário . Parece improvisado

14:00 tentamos beber no bar e não tinha disponibilidade, sem funcionários para atender, mesmo pedindo na recepção

Cons:

Atendimento deixou a desejar, quarto bonito, mas desconfortável, banheiro embaixo e pia e chuveiro com a a cama no andar de cima, bem ruim, tem que descer uma escada estreita para ir no banheiro no meio da noite

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
8
Très belle étape dans une de plus belle villes de Belgique
Pros:

Emplacement
Charme
Confort

Cons:

Pas de restauration le soir

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee