1898 The Post

The hotel is ideally situated for a stay in Ghent, next to the canal and in the very heart of the city. The hotel is stylish, quirky with its steam punk aesthetic. Rooms are quiet, very clean and comfortable, with compliments (a kettle, coffee machine, free water). Staff couldn't have been more helpful, including excellent tips for where to eat. The bar, Cobblers, is a fantastic spot to start and finish the evening, with views onto the cathedral. This was one of the best stays I've had for a city break. Highly recommended.

The stay was simply wonderful. The room were super clean, the breakfast was delicious. The front desk team could not do enough to help us, including organising my daughter’s surprise birthday treats. The Italian receptionist was super attentive and helpful.

1898 The Post is a beautiful building in the heart and center of Ghent! Right along the river and in the center of the main square, the hotel inside and out is very beautiful. The staff was lovely and friendly and even walked us to our rooms, and the interior or our room and others (e.g. Honesty Bar on the 2nd floor, 'The Kitchen' where brunch is served) were all so picturesque. I definiately plan to come back to Ghent and stay at this hotel again!

This is an amazing, quirky and comfortable hotel. The staff were, without exception, friendly, personable and really helpful. When we dropped our bags off pre-check in, the receptionist advised us of a great lunch spot and booked us three evening meals in three different and really good restaurants. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely recommend 1898 The Post.

Myself and my partner had the most incredible at The Post, the trip was to celebrate my partner's birthday and our two year anniversary, the team at the hotel couldn't have done more to make it more special. The hotel is gorgeous the architecture is unrivalled, the bed was delightfully comfy and the views are spectacular. The staff are some of the loveliest and welcoming people around - a special shout-out to Innes at reception, Thomas at the Cobbler and all the wonderful breakfast staff who looked after us so well. The breakfast spread was delicious and the chefs in the kitchen were always on hand to make sure you left feeling full and very happy. The cocktails at The Cobbler bar were sensational and Thomas was so brilliant at recommending what cocktail might suit your taste. Overall our stay was magic and we made memories that will last a life time, the biggest thank you to all the staff for making it so fantastic - we will be rushing back! Gaby and Dom x

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights. The minute we walked through the doors the old character and staircases where spectacular. ||Every member of staff were pleasant, polite and engaging.||The rooms were very different from a typical hotel layout and just added a new layer of intrigue to the whole stay. The breakfast was a delight, amazing eggs made to order, and a great selection of foods to choose from.||The Cobblers bar was a delight of an evening, playing great tunes and making some amazing cocktails and drinks.||Thank you to all for making our stay comfortable and enjoyable!

You enter a different, quite magical world, which needs your very own way of exploring a historical house and then you get absorbed in a very personal way of hospitality. If you look for a special haven in this beautiful, underrated city, then 1898 The Post is your home. Full of quirky details, a great bar and a very personal approach from the "crew".

1898 Post is a beautiful property in an excellent location close to all major sights. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel bar is beautifully decorated and delivers great cocktails at reasonable prices. The honor bar is also a treat.

Excellent hotel right in the center of Ghent. Rooms are spectacular with high ceilings and lofts. Very up to date from a technology standpoint, yet blended with the spirit of the original post office. The cobbler restaurant and bar scene are a delight. Lastly, this hotel has the most amazing front desk staff, they assist with your bags, show you to the restaurant,explain the hotel and city features, truly outstanding. Julie at the front desk is a delight, energetic and competent.

1898 may be the most charming hotel I've stayed at. Located in the heart of Ghent, its convenient proximity allows for tons of leisure nearby including visiting bars, lounges, restaurants, cafes, chocolatiers, cathedrals, and castles. Similar to much of the central area in Ghent, it maintains a very unique, historical atmosphere. Staff may dress as if they're in the early 20th century for instance. There are older, castle-like spiral staircases leading up to different corridors, including an Honor Bar with snacks and drinks you can take and pay for at a later time. Walls are adorned with photographs and history of the building, which has gone through various transitions such as a prison, a post office (hence the name), and finally a hotel with a sizable shopping mall and restaurants at the base floor on the opposite end. There's a bar/restaurant that's pretty popular located next to the reception area, where you can choose to pay for breakfast or get cozy with friends and grab drinks. Hotel amenities include tea, coffee, water, the usual toiletries, a beautiful desk to get some work done or draw inspiration for your project or perhaps your next novel. There are several props including parchment paper with etched ink, a magnifying glass, several books, and more. I went with the double story room which has an upstairs shower area and sink. This place was very spacious, with a large, comfortable bed, giant windows overlooking all the city action to capture the sights, sounds, and fresh air which provided a wonderful ambience. Hotel staff are very friendly, stemming from reception to the maids. They're quick to service and replace anything you may need. Parking is $25 Euros a night in their own private space just a couple blocks away, so inquire about it and you will receive very thorough instructions on how to get in as it may be easy to miss. If you're looking to bring back some chocolates that Belgium is well known for, head over to Van Hoorebeke Chocolatier nearby for some beautifully gift wrapped boxes for your friends and loved ones. Be sure to also grab some of the freshly made hot cocoa, which may just be the best you'll ever have in your entire life.

A fantastic boutique hotel in the center of old town in a repurposed post office building dating from the early 1900s. We stayed two nights in early December a week ahead of the holiday market. Our room, #15, a king room (aka "letter" room) was wonderfully cozy with intimate spaces for the bedroom and the sink and roomy modern rain shower in a fun upstairs loft-totally unique. The room had at least a 20 ft ceiling with massive windows and shades out of a dickens novel. The brooding dark color accentuated the warm feeling and the quirky historical reproductions used to decorate the entire hotel gave the feeling you were staying in a cross between the Smithsonian and Hogwarts-we loved it immediately. While the building itself faces a square and grand church, the entry is around back on the river side in a turret. After walking through a picture post card courtyard all decked out for the holidays you climb up two long flights of curving stairs to reception on level +1 although there is a tiny elevator for you and your luggage. Our room was on this level down the narrow hallway and behind a door with key-card secured access. Our room rate included a sumptuous breakfast buffet overloaded with local foods and European classics. In the later afternoon this space, The Cobbler, transforms into the hippest cocktail bars in town with waits to get in (tip: be sure to ID yourself as a guest as they save a few spots for those staying and you may get to just skip the line). Bottom line: absolutely loved our stay here and at around 360€ felt this was a great value given its location within east walking distance to all the key sights, restaurants and shopping. HIGHLY recommended

Literally Howarts in a hotel. Everything is so beautiful, especially the interior design. In each room there is an upstairs with the bathroom and you can see the bed from above. The shower is a rain shower. they also havw a selection of alcohol in each room that you have to pay for. I HIGHLY recommend staying here if you come to Belgium, it makes your dtay that much more magical

This place is about a year old and it's amazing! The staff is great, the rooms are nice and the overall vibe of the place is perfect! It's right at the center with parking near by. You can catch a boat tour at the back along the water and there are cafes everywhere!

I loved every minute at this hotel! We had spent the day traveling from the US and the staff were super welcoming as we arrived. The room was FANTASTIC! The perfect size for the two of us and the style fit the history of this beautiful place. We ended up walking around to just explore and everything in the hotel is stylized to give a nod to it's history but also contemporary twist. It's located in the central part of Ghent, right next to a canal which makes it fantastic for us travelers to explore the city on foot. I can't wait to come back and stay here!

For our single night in town, we decided to stay at 1898 The Post. Aside from reading glowing reviews online, it's also a very solid pick given its location: it's right in the heart of central Ghent, with the red tram line (the 1) just a block or two away, connecting you directly to the train station. At the time of year we visited as well (December), it's also right next to where the festive Christmas market is set up. The entrance to the hotel - at least while checking in (once you have a room key, you can swipe in right off the central square) - is on the canal. There's a small elevator you can jam yourself and your bags into, or you can climb a few flights up the spiral staircase to the entrance to the hotel. Despite being in the old post office, the hotel itself is very compact: you have a lounge/dining room just as you enter in (The Cobbler), followed by the front desk - and outside of the rooms, which are on the southeastern corner of the building, that is it. As such, despite being in a grand-looking building, the hotel very much has the look and feel of a cozy boutique hotel. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and spoke English very well, and they were glad to hold our bags while we ventured out into town (unfortunately, early check-in was unavailable given the hotel was fully booked up). The decor has a lot of literary and postal themes to it, which is fun and keeps with the spirit of the hotel. This extends to the room as well, which I found to be absolutely fantastic to stay in. The room itself has a lot of books and other retro touches that make it feel like a study. There's a minibar that had several small bottles of liquor, along with bitters and a lemon that are inviting you to make a cocktail. All of this is in the downstairs portion of our room (which was a duplex of sorts). Upstairs is where the bed is, along with two sinks (a 'nice to have') and a shower room that is open air but is quite spacious by European standards. The only negative about the layout is that the toilet is on the lower floor, making it a bit annoying to hike down the stairs to use it and return if you are in bed. The views out the windows are quite nice, and even better, the soundproofing is top-notch - despite going to sleep with the raucous drinking in the holiday market picking up, we had no problems at all falling asleep and could barely hear any noise at all. Aside from really enjoying our short time in town so much that I'd like to return ASAP, I can't wait to come back and stay at this hotel again. The ambiance perfectly matches the old elegance of central Ghent, while it has all the modern amenities and furnishings that you would expect of a luxury hotel. Perhaps the only thing missing is a fitness center - but I think that's a small mark off of what is a wonderfully delightful hotel to stay in.

Really nice and charming place off the main street in Ghent. A little hard to find, but they serve good drinks and have a great atmosphere. Nice place to rest your feet while exploring the city!