1898 The Post & Porter's house

Hotels
9.6 (2164 reviews)
16 Graslei , Ghent , be

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 25 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 13 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 13 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 2164 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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Sente couple be
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Ziglioli solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Tutto...lo staff gentilissimo , ottima posizione, ottima colazione,

Cons:

Camera forse un pochino buia....bella l'atmosfera creata ma forse una luce in più sarebbe utile

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Haag couple us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Jeannette extended_group nl
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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margaret couple us
10
Pros:

Convenient, beautiful and modern on the inside. Staff were amazing and the bar is something special.

Cons:

Zero

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Christian couple de
9
Historischer Ort in zentraler Lage .. Must See
Pros:

Zentrale Lage , historisch wertvoll und absolut stylisch

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Juliet couple gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Lingyun extended_group be
9
Best hotel in Ghent
Pros:

best hotel in Ghent

Cons:

Parking - There is no parking in the hotel, but they rent a few parking places in a garage not far from the hotel. Located in a narrow side street, the garage is a bit difficult to find for the first time.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Debby couple us
9
Beautiful upscale hotel
Pros:

Amazing property for excellent class 5 star services and rooms. It’s located right on the canal and across is St Nicholas cathedral. Easy walk to everything

Cons:

It’s located right in downtown across from cathedral w trolleys going by always and music from street establishments.
Ear plugs are provided tho and worth using .

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Qing couple us
10
Beautiful staying
Pros:

Nice building, nice location. It looks we were living in history.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Sylvain couple lu
9
Tip top
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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michiel couple it
10
The perfect spot to do Ghent! Amazing views from the bed!
Pros:

Location, view, style

Cons:

All perfect! The name in Booking.com strangely is Porter’s House. But it’s called Post hotel 1889 so we had some trouble finding the entrance.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Gonzalo Luis couple ar
10
Pros:

Todo. En otro hotel había comentado una vez: “lindo hotel para ir a sacar fotos” en The Post, digo: excelente hotel y además podes sacar muy buenas fotos. Lugar excelente.

Cons:

No hay nada que no guste

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Such a beautiful hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

The property was beautiful

Cons:

The room being over two levels was fun at first but probably wouldn’t book it again

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Romé solo_traveller nl
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Valeria couple it
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Fridrik couple is
10
Pros:

Beautiful property and excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Ana Paula couple br
10
Fantástica!
Pros:

Do prédio histórico e da localização no coração de Ghent.
Os quartos são muito confortáveis, mas mantém o clima gótico local.
Mesmo super-central, o hotel é muito silencioso.

Cons:

Nosso quarto tinha uma escadaria que pode atrapalhar a vida de quem tem dificuldades motoras. O hotel não nos avisou sobre. Mas, por nós, tudo bem.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Booked The Post for a short break in Ghent and very pleased with it. Perfectly located for walking round the town.
The room was spacious, spotless and comfortable. Great view of Saint Nicholas' Church across the square.
The staff were fantastic - very helpful, friendly and efficient.
Breakfast excellent.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Ihor solo_traveller nl
7
2026-05-02 via Nuitee