1898 The Post & Porter's house
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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!
What guests say
Superb 9.6/10 · summarised by AI from 2,232 reviews- ⚠️ No restaurant on site
- ⚠️ Possibly difficult stairs for some rooms
Policies & good to know
Children & extra beds
- 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.
Pets
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Other
- 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.
What's nearby
✈️ 55 km from Brussels Airport (Brussels-Zaventem)
- Graslei & Korenlei (historic quays)0.05 km
- Belfry of Ghent (Belfort)0.35 km
- St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) — Ghent Altarpiece0.5 km
- Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts)0.8 km
- Saint Nicholas' Church (Sint-Niklaaskerk)0.15 km
- STAM — Ghent City Museum1.4 km
- Patershol (historic quarter, restaurants & cobbled streets)0.4 km
- Gent-Sint-Pieters (main train station)2.6 km
Amenities (50)
Internet
- ✓WiFi available
- ✓Free WiFi
Fitness & activities
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Board games/puzzles
Food & drink
- ✓Room service
- ✓Bar
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Snack bar
- ✓Physical distancing in dining areas
- ✓Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Parking & transport
- ✓Parking
- ✓Private parking
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
Family
- ✓Family rooms
Services
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Business
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
Accessibility
- ✓Wheelchair accessible
Safety & security
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kit available
- ✓Smoke alarms
- ✓CCTV outside property
- ✓CCTV in common areas
- ✓24-hour security
- ✓Security alarm
Comfort
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Heating
- ✓Lift / Elevator
- ✓Soundproof rooms
- ✓Non-smoking throughout
More
- ✓Facilities for disabled guests
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- ✓Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- ✓Physical distancing rules followed
- ✓Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- ✓Cashless payment available
- ✓Sanitized tableware & silverware
- ✓Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Process in place to check health of guests
- ✓Face masks for guests available
Location
16 Graslei, Ghent