About this property
Boutique hotel 1898 The Post offers accommodation in an iconic, historical building in the heart of Ghent. It is situated 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. Situated in between the Graslei and the Kornmarkt, during this festive period the Christmas market is only a few metres away. Antwerp International Airport is 53 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Availability
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
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1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dace
Latvia“Very nice interior, many details, super high ceiling, good location” - Muñoz
Spain“Everything , the location , decoration , exquisite staff etc” 
Victor
United Kingdom“The decor, the professional staff, the fabulous building, the house bar and great breakfast”- Johan
South Africa“Excellent location, friendly and attentive staff, fantastic views from our room in the tower, great cocktail bar, good breakfast.” - David United Kingdom“Great location, lovely breakfast and staff very helpful. Fantastic small honesty bar serving spirits. Room very comfortable. Enjoyed our 2 nights there.”
- Richard United Kingdom“We had rooms 4 & 5, both amazing rooms, lots of space, comfortable, quiet and a great selection in the mini bar.”
- Lisa United Kingdom“Everything, the hotel creates an incredible experience”
- Zeynep
Turkey“The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel’s decor, location, and rooms were all stunning. The atmosphere at the Cobbler Bar was equally impressive. We were truly pleased with every aspect of our experience. If...” - Sonal
India“Stunning property with staff that was very caring and went out of the way to make you feel at hone” - Sonal India“Stunning property but what stands out is Exceptional caring staff makes you feel At home - not experienced such care even in best hotels in world!”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note, when booking 6 or more rooms, other policies and charges may apply. Please contact the property for more information.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform 1898 The Post in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
