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1898 The Post

Hotel in Ghent with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 35 per person)
Carriage with Private Terrace | Terrace/patio
Letter | View from room
Suite 18 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Interior
In Ghent City Centre, 1898 The Post offers an upscale retreat with a garden and bar. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and a relaxing terrace. The helpful staff and excellent property condition create a warm atmosphere visitors praise.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Suite 2 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite 2

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Envelope | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Envelope

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Letter | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Letter

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 23 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite 23

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Stamp | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Stamp

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Carriage with Private Terrace | Terrace/patio

Carriage with Private Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Tower Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Tower Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 18 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 57 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Letter | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Letter

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Carriage

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite 39 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite 39

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite 19 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite 19

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Postcard | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Postcard

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Korenmarkt Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ghent Town Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ghent University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wondelgem Station - 8 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Pain Quotidien - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Witte Leeuw - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Manhattn's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cobbler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Quick Giant Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

1898 The Post

Hotel located in Ghent City Centre
A terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at 1898 The Post. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 35 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property is located in a car-free zone. Guests may reserve parking by contacting the property to register their license plate and receive an access code for the property's parking facility.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

1898 Post Hotel Ghent
1898 Post Hotel
1898 Post Ghent
1898 Post
1898 The Post Hotel
1898 The Post Ghent
1898 The Post Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Is 1898 The Post pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1898 The Post?

Self parking is available for EUR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at 1898 The Post?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at 1898 The Post?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is 1898 The Post located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this hotel is steps from Korenmarkt Square, Grasbrug, and St. Michael's Bridge. St. Nicholas' Church and Great Butchers' Hall are just steps away. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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