The Terrace Bar at 1898 The Post:…read more Oh my goodness - we just arrived - staying for 1 night. Staying at The Post and wanted to grab a bite. We asked where some restaurants were and got a list of good ones. But as we walked outside and saw this cute little terrace with chairs facing the canal (with blankets) and had such a great vibe, we thought there's no better place to be then literally right here! We enjoyed a couple lattes it got the tapas plate. How perfect! So here we sit, enjoying the sun, the walkers-by, the boats on the canal and the amazing views.

Absolutely GEM of a hotel!! This hotel, as you can probably tell from the name that it is in an old…read morepost office. It is a bit quite difficult to get to. We did take a taxi, but found out the entrance for guests is around the back on the cobblestone. You will need to go up to an elevator to find the lobby. The inside of the hotel is very cool, and very themed towards the old post office vibe that it used to be. The staff at the front desk is very nice and accommodating, and they will walk you to your room and show you everything. We had a room that was a king bed loft style, with the bathroom on the second level. They had cocktails little treats and stuff in the mini bar in the room. The bed was very comfortable. The windows opened up and looked out right into the city center. Wow it was beautiful and the perfect location!!! There are plenty of things within walking distance to the hotel, including the Castle, bars and restaurants, the river bus stop tram stop, etc. The hotel has an on-site bar and restaurant. We had a few cocktails from the bar. It was super cozy and a really good time! It appeared a lot of people from the city were there so it was a highly sought after bar to go to. Overall I really recommend staying at the post even if it's a little bit more expensive it's totally worth it!!

We absolutely adored this hotel…read more Checking in our room was far away from the elevators as requested and we realized they'd gifted us a delicious fruit plate when we opened our door. The view from our room was fantastic, one of the best we've ever had while traveling, and we loved the comfortable chair and bench facing the water. I do wish they had a bit more luggage space but the hotel was welcoming and comfortable and it's an old building which, we discovered on a tour, used to be a brothel. The hotel's history is showcased through the two gold swans that still sit facing away from each other on the front of the building. The swans symbolize fidelity and by facing away from one another and in gold they were a notification for potential patrons who could not read. To go back to the hotel in it's current form, the lobby includes two glass elevators at opposite ends of the hotel and breakfast is offered in the adjoining restaurant in the mornings. All in all, our stay at the Ghent Marriott Hotel was wonderful and I would highly recommend it to those looking to visit Ghent.

Amazing Hotel, City and overall Amazing trip. The hotel is right in the middle of everything with…read moremodern mixed interior and century old exterior. Food was great, service was great and loved our stay. Minor issue in Ghent is the no car zone area which resulted in my getting a traffic citation bill in the mail because it was like a 3 with a circle which was meaningless at the time. That being said I didn't even mind paying the citation because of the wonderful stay and staff.

Love this hotel! Great tub and spacious room and good wifi. Very clean and room had nice a-frame…read morecharacter on top floor and excellent city view at end of hall. Perfect walk to castle or Wandelbus or anything else. Great coffee in morning in room as well and complimentary large bottle of water, which you appreciate after paying a lot for water for a week. Would happily spend more time here!

This place is excellent. The location is central and on the water. The staff is amazing and very…read morefriendly and helpful. The rooms are very large with every possible comfort you'd need. I was worried I would get an old hotel that had issues, but they've integrated a very modern take into this old area and the result is great. Strong recommendation!

Our stay at the Hotel Carlton was amazing. The staff and hotel owner was so friendly and warm…read more The room was spacious and was a nice reprieve from the tiny shoe boxes were experienced in the bigger European cities. The hotel is a short walk from the train station, which proved to be convenient when travelling to other cities. All in all, I would highly recommend a stay at the Hotel Carlton.

I came to Ghent on a choir tour with 35 people from a wide variety of backgrounds - from students…read morewith little money to older members with successful, lucrative careers. Every single person in my party was impressed with how wonderful Hotel Carlton was. I don't think I have ever stayed in another hotel that was comparable value for money. Their customer service is 5-star from the very moment you email them. Friendly, helpful, prompt replies to emails in perfect English, which is very useful. Brothers Jeffrey and Steven have a trusting yet professional approach to daily business which makes you feel like a part of the family. They gave us excellent recommendations of cool spots to eat out, explore, and go out that were definitely off the beaten path for many tourists. As others have said, the breakfast is delightful, the rooms are incredibly spacious, and the linens and beds soft, clean, and comfortable. The location near the train station is actually great (I'm usually wary of such places) and the tram into the centre of town is cheap and only takes about 5 minutes. I absolutely cannot recommend this hotel enough and all of us in the Orlando Chamber Choir wish them the utmost success.

I have to say, my stay was great. My wake up call was delightful every morning. Downstairs, to…read morethe open and bright dining room, was a very nice breakfast buffet. My room was cleaned daily, with thorough service. Overall, a solid hotel near the station in Kortrijk.

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What a beautiful hotel in the quaint city of Ghent. You get a historic meets modern minimalism…read morevibe which works. The room I was in was spacious and lovely. The bed linens , pillows (yeah, I am a total pillow snob) and sleep quality were fantastic. I loved the in room coffee. We were here for meetings, and the common areas are very well appointed. The property itself is really gorgeous!

My husband and I stayed at Pillows for a few nights of our European honeymoon. While making our…read morereservation, my husband put a note in saying that we would be on our honeymoon. Upon arrival, a member of the front desk escorted us to our hotel room. Once inside, we realized they upgraded our room and left us the sweetest note and a few goodies to celebrate our new marriage. They also decorated our bed! My husband and I were shocked and very thankful. Our balcony even had a view of the castle! They went above and beyond to make our stay special. We would definitely recommend anybody going to get Ghent, to stay at Pillows. The staff is amazing and so friendly and the hotel is very clean. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

It was like living on a movie set! A former monastery, the 18th century building traces its history…read moreback to 1278. Its neo-gothic arches, the lattice windows, authentic wooden floors and iron radiators create tranquil and cozy ambiance. Basic single rooms - former nuns quarters - provide spartan amenities minus bathroom, and run only 52€. Not bad for a historic place only a ten min walk from the city center. ...And there was a bar, too! Friendly staff, complimentary toiletries and tea, and free wi-fi contribute for a totally relaxing stay. So glad I picked this over a chain hotel.

While it's not the most elegant place that I've ever stayed and it really is in need of updating, I…read morejust keep coming back to this place every time I'm working with our Benelux partner. My Belgian colleague lives near Gent and this a very convenient place for him to pick me up (much more so than going into the city). But beyond that, it serves as a much more cost-effective and convenient base for the time that I spend in Flanders. Beyond the fact that this location works well for my colleague, it is also convenient to public transportation. I can fly to Brussels (or Amsterdam for that matter), take a train to Gent St. Pieter's and take Tram 1 to its terminal point at Gent Expo where it is less than a five-minute walk to the hotel. I can get there in a car-free manner which is a huge benefit in Belgium. On the flip side, if I want to go into Gent for dinner or to see the sights, it is a simple 20-minute tram ride to city center without changes (about 10 or 12 minutes to St. Pieter's). And I have to say that the fact that I love Gent and that it's one of my favorite cities in Europe adds to the overall general positive feeling about this place. Part of the reason I keep coming back is the fact that the staff are very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is also pretty good with a nice breakfast buffet and a decent dinner menu. It's built in the old Holiday Inn atrium style, which is nostalgic in a way, though I don't yearn for much in the way of 70s and 80s nostalgia. The rooms are very clean and well kept but the wooden cabinets and accessories in the room again scream 20th century. They could really use an update. On the other hand, they do offer a couple of interesting amenities including a pool table in the lobby lounge. They also have a full bar at the restaurant if you feel like just hanging around the hotel instead of going into town. Aside from the convenience and accommodating staff, the other attractive thing here is the price. It is a very cost-effective option. Most of the time, I can get a rate between 100€ and 150€. My last stay was closer to 190€ with breakfast because of the cycling event in town. But that is not the norm. You also have to watch the events at the Expo and navigate around those, but that's not that difficult, really. In general, I would say this hotel is a very good choice if you are visiting the wonderful city of Gent. The hotel location itself is not so exciting (unless you like IKEA, which is located across the parking lot). However, it offers easy access to the train station and the city and the staff are easy to work with. And a major plus is the fact that the price is right and you get your IHG points as well. It's a good choice for your visit to Gent.

Super mediocre. I've traveled to over 40 countries and I've never been to a hotel with a tub that…read morenarrow. I'm not a large built woman but I could barely stand firmly with both feet facing the shower head. I had to stand slightly sideways. This is not my first Holiday Inn stay either, in fact, I'm a Platinum member so I've been to my fair share of IHG stays. This hotel needs an upgrade.

Wonderful stay at this hotel!! The owner was friendly and accommodating when I arrived soaking wet…read moreon my bycicle. Great restaurant downstairs, perfect espresso just across the way and a supermarket next door. Plus this is one of the nicest rooms (with the BEST tub) I have ever stayed in! Immaculately clean with all the ammenities I would want. I highly recommend and would absolutely stay here again!

From the owner: Flandria Hotel is een gezellig hotel dat geschikt is voor koppels, vrienden of solo reizigers. Het…read moreligt verborgen in een klein straatje in het hart van Gent, op een steenworp van de Sint-Baafskathedraal en de belangrijkste bezienswaardigheden van de stad. Er is ook een leuke bar waar u Belgisch bier of echte Italiaanse koffie kunt proeven. Alle kamerprijzen zijn inclusief ontbijt en gratis wi-fi.