1898 The Post

The hotel was exceptional, and the location was even better. Everyone who worked there went above and beyond to help us, and their kindness really stood out. I would highly recommend staying here. I stayed in one of the smaller rooms since that’s all they had left—the hotel was pretty much sold out during our stay. There are two different types of rooms: some are on one floor, while others are split into two floors. If you prefer not to deal with stairs, I recommend looking into the options before booking. One of my favorite things was the vibe of the hotel itself. Walking through the hallways honestly felt like stepping into a Harry Potter scene—charming, unique, and full of character. Even with the smaller room, the experience was wonderful. The hotel is right in the heart of everything, and since it’s a small town, you can easily explore it all in one or two days. Any longer really isn’t necessary. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

We had 2 rooms for 2 nights. The building is absolutely beautiful, but more importantly, every staff member we dealt with was kind, professional and efficient. Most amazingly, the breakfast & eatery staff, we top-notch, providing attentive care and delicious, to order, omelets. I mean these just taste better, probably because the ingredients are the best. As for the rooms (Envelope class), they were super clean with comfortable bedding. We all like the dark decor, which suited the Gothic architecture. Finally, the bar cocktails, created by a mixologist, were delicious, interesting and oh so creative. Try the Arugula one, truly a pleasure. My partner, who is negative about all our 5 star luxury hotel stays, think Palm Beach, Iceland, the Cataracts in Luxor, etc, had only the following to say: "I didn't want to check out." I forgot to mention that the location could not be better, in the heart of Ghent.

We stayed for 3 night in Gent in 1898 The Post and can honestly say that this is the most beautiful and full of character hotel we have ever stayed in. It's location is perfect, right by the river and in the most central position to visit Gent. From the moment we stepped into this grand building we could feel we were staying somewhere special, from the beautiful Spa like smell everywhere, to the decor, high ceilings and little touches everywhere. Our room was equally as splendid and grand with a huge and very comfortable bed, very powerful shower, well socked minibar and again, special little touches everywhere which made it full of character. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, from the reception team, to the bar staff ( you must try their cocktails!) to the cleaning staff. Our room ( and the hotel)was absolutely spotless and cleaned to the same spotless and very high standard throughout our stay. All in all we loved our visit to Gent and our stay was made even more special by staying in this fabulous hotel. On our next visit to Gent we will definitely stay in 1898 The Post again!

Beautiful hotel. We had an envelope room. The shower was upstairs which was different for us but not an issue. Rooms weren’t huge but plenty of room. Great decor. Staff, one word incredible. We got the included breakfast which was also fantastic. Went with my gut when booking this hotel and am glad to say we nailed it. If you are traveling to Ghent this is the place to stay. The Cobbler bar also has great drinks!

You feel at home from the moment you enter the building. The staff are very attentive and kind, going out of their way to help anyway they can. They got us postcards & stamps to mail to our family, and even posted them the next day! The room was a little tight, and split level (bathroom on the top floor), but overall wonderfully decorated and we had a view of the gigantic church next door. ||||A/C doesn't cool the room we were in very effectively unfortunately, so you may want to consider this if you like sleeping with a chill! ||||Having the Cobbler cocktail bar just down the hall added a very luxurious option of having handcrafted cocktails delivered to our door, a must try!

Ideal location in a beautiful historic building. Very attentive and helpful staff, both front desk and bar/breakfast. Lovely room.||It would be helpful to have a ramp to the elevator at the main entry level. With multiple bags, its difficult to get up the steps to the elevator.

We spent about 2 weeks in 3 different countries for our summer holiday, and staying in this hotel was the absolute highlight of the trip! We stayed in the tower suite, and it was a complete dream come true. The view of the city from the room is unmatched, the romance of it all was just overwhelming. The staff was absolutely lovely and SO helpful.

The hotel is situated right in the middle of Gent, making it easy to walk anywhere in the beautiful city. The staff were super nice and accommodating, including the awesome bartenders at The Cobbler. Highly recommend staying here if you visit.

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!