1898 The Post & Porter's house
About 1898 The Post & Porter's house
Boutique hotel 1898 The Post & Porter's house offers accommodations in an iconic, historical building in the heart of Ghent. It is located in the former post office. The hotel has 38 rooms and suites that are decorated elegantly with antique furniture. They also feature high ceilings or sloped roofs. All rooms & suites offer views of the city, king-size beds, free WiFi, modern technology and luxury amenities. Guests can come to The Kitchen to relax, work, or enjoy a nice cup of coffee. It is a shared area, with an open fireplace overlooking Ghent. The Kitchen offers an American buffet breakfast, a selection of fresh and seasonal light dishes for lunch and homemade pastries for afternoon tea. The hotel also features a cocktail bar: The Cobbler, named after the special type of cocktail shaker. The hotel's world-class bartenders offer a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies. The hotel also has a meeting room of 57 m2 suitable for up to 10 people in boardroom style, with the option to organize coffee breaks or light lunches. Located in between the Graslei and the Kornmarkt, during this festive period the Christmas market is only a few yards away. Antwerp International Airport is 33 mi from the property.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Family friendly
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
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Great location (though the main entrance, on the riverside, is a bit difficult to find). Professional staff and excellent breakfast, especially the yogurt. My partner loved the slippers provided. There is a convenient exit (and entrance for registered guests) directly to the Korenmarkt. Room is a bit dark (limited lighting in room).
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Location was outstanding. It was a bit hard to find where you enter the hotel to check in. However, once checked in the guest entrance was very convenient.
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Truly memorable stay thanks to the exceptionally well designed spaces and beyond fabulous service. The Post is ideally situated for exploring Ghent. The entire staff went above and beyond to assist us in coordinating bike rentals, dinner reservations, and seeing the sights. The Cobbler is not to be missed. The expertly crafted cocktails compete with even the most awarded restaurants. The breakfast was lovely.
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It would be better if you had a sink where the toilet is
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Everything about this hotel is extraordinary-from its architecture (love neo-gothic architecture) and rich history to its beautiful aesthetics and outstanding staff. A great amount of care has gone into every aspect of the interior decor, creating unforgettable atmosphere. And the hallways smelled so good!!! It is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Not applicable
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Breakfast was fantastic. Some many items to choose from. Everything was delicious!
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Exceptional historic hotel
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Unique property with the “cool factor” a 10. Breakfast was a bit pricey, but it was wonderful. Staff were wonderful. Nothing
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Zero
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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 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 .
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Nice building, nice location. It looks we were living in history.
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Everything , location, staff, facilities
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The building was great. The location was ok, about a 7-minute walk to tram and a 20-minute walk to train, so easy to get anywhere. Staff was terrific. Expensive.
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The location, friendly staff and atmosphere are super. The hotel was clean. Good shower. Nice cocktails, Modern hotel in a historical building with nice details. High ceilings. The curtains didn't close complete. Small walking space around the bed when suitcase is placed. Please note that bathroom can be upstairs (in the same room). (The toilet was located at the same level as bed.)
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Quaint, Stylish, felt Private, and very comfortable Can’t say anything wasn’t nice
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Extraordinary Hotel. Every detail is taken care of. Marvelous maintenance. Staff super friendly and delicious breakfast. Bar is outstanding.
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This hotel has been designed beautifully with so many special touches. The staff are superior: each one nicer, friendlier and more professional than the next. I can’t wait to return.
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Very aesthetically pleasing. Rooms well designed and hotel well run. Irish pub across street was very very loud the night we were there. Very loud group signing out front. Hotel had called police about.
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Location I found the staff, in a writers way, confrontational
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This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience—words can’t fully capture it. It’s something you don’t just see, you live. You become part of the history, the scenery, the atmosphere. Just be there… and feel it.
