B&B The Verhaegen

Ghent Is Challenging Antwerp as Belgium’s Capital of Cool | Vogue

"Refined hospitality on a small scale defines this halcyon hideaway in the historic center of Ghent, set inside an impeccably preserved 18th-century mansion that was once the residence of diplomat Count d’Hane Steenhuyse. Created by interior designers Jan Rosseel and Marc Vergauwe, it’s as brilliantly detailed and opulent as you’d expect, with gilded corridors and antique furnishings, yet the atmosphere remains peaceful. With just four rooms, there’s little noise—just a handful of well-dressed visitors sipping tea in the garden before retreating to stately canopy beds and richly decorated spaces that feel both intimate and grand." - Lindsay Cohn

"Hotel Verhagen, Ghent, Belgium Centrally located, the sumptuous Hôtel Verhaegen is a mine of local history. Formerlya private mansion inhabited by barons and counts, the five room hotel has been carefully restored by its current owners, a pair of interior designers. Original details include ornate fireplaces and canvases by the 18th century Ghent painter Pieter Norbert van Reijsschoot. This appeared in the September/October 2010 issue."

B&B The Verhaegen, a Design Boutique Hotel Ghent, Belgium

"Guesthouse Verhaegen provides elegant rooms in the heart of historical Ghent and is set in an 18th-century mansion. Each guest room is individually decorated, combining contemporary style with the more traditional features that characterise this building. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the guesthouse. You can start your day with a wholesome breakfast served in the dining room, and admire paintings by P.N. van Reysschoot. Weather permitting, the beautiful garden offers a green oasis of peace in which you can unwind completely. The warm, personal service of this intimate guesthouse will add extra charm to your stay. Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges are easy to reach by public transport and car." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

B&B The Verhaegen, Ghent, Belgium - Explore & Book

"Ghent is an old city with a young soul; medieval Flemish architecture stands perfectly preserved along winding canals, now housing buzzing bars, boutiques and a thriving food scene suited to the trendy residents of this university town. The result is a surprisingly seamless blend of old and new; heritage without a hint of stuffiness. A spirit perfectly embodied at The Verhaegen.When Jan Rosseel and Marc Vergauwe met in design school, they could never have guessed that decades later they'd become the owners of a derelict 18th-century mansion, let alone make it their home. But that’s exactly what happened; the interior designers bought a palatial townhouse in central Ghent, in need of complete restoration. 18 months later, the stunning result was The Verhaegen, a private mansion turned B&B, which showcases innovative Dutch and French design, and is now classified as a historical monument. There are 9 spacious bedrooms and suites, each with a unique fusion of antiques and modernist touches. Crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings, sumptuous fabrics furnish the beds, and quirky finds are displayed in hidden corners. It’s certainly not a museum, though; rather a beautiful lived-in home that you're invited to share, and it’s exactly what we’d hoped to find in historic Ghent. Highs A must for art lovers and those interested in Flemish architecture; high-quality furnishings and curated art pieces decorate the interior, and original features have been carefully restoredPerfectly placed for Ghent’s medieval canals and galleries, and just 5 minutes' walk from the GrasleiThe warmth of service. Jan and Marc go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their home, as if you are visiting old friendsHigh-ceilinged rooms with smart panelling, designer fabrics, mural paintings and marble fireplaces. Gorgeous bathrooms, tooBreakfast in the elegant dining room is fabulous: fine china, silver tableware, candles, freshly squeezed OJ and an assortment of tasty treats Lows Rates don't include breakfast, and rooms are expensive compared to more simple B&Bs in the area, but they're absolutely worth it for special occasionsClosed on Sunday & Monday nightsThis being an elegant B&B, it's quiet in the evenings, and there's no night bar, but there are plenty of restaurants and bars nearbyThere's no lift or night porter so no arrivals after 9pm (contact the hotel beforehand if this is an issue)There is a very friendly dog living here - a perk for some" - Alice Tegg

B&B The Verhaegen (Ghent, Flanders) 4 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Not a hotel in the way we typically use the word, the Verhaegen slides in on the Francophone exemption. In English we’d call it a bed and breakfast, or maybe a guest house — whatever you want to call it, it’s a carefully preserved 18th-century mansion located just off the old port, two streets away from the historic center of Ghent. It's a historic center of its own, as well; Count d’Hane Steenhuyse, famed diplomat and key facilitator of the treaty of Ghent, lived here for a time with his family." - Tablet Hotels