1898 The Post
Gothic grandeur meets film-noir intimacy. Restored wood, indirect lighting, stone-walled public spaces, and richly colored rooms that feel more like a theatrical set than a standard hotel. Antique photography, heritage sketches, and vintage postcards on every bedside table keep things personal.
Book the Tower Suite for the full medieval fantasy — it's octagonal, set on two floors, and has a 360-degree view of the Ghent roofline.
Why It Matters
Awarded its first Michelin Key — the hotel equivalent of a Michelin Star for restaurants — and named in Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Best Hotels in the World. Ranked #1 hotel in Ghent on TripAdvisor. The building itself is the draw: a neo-Gothic post office that predates most modern architecture by over a century, with rooms named after postal artifacts (Stamp, Postcard, Envelope, Letter, Carriage) in ascending size order.
Ghent's old Central Post Office — a neo-Gothic landmark built in 1898 by architect Louis Cloquet — converted into a 38-room boutique hotel. The building looks medieval but the rooms are dark, moody, and sharply designed, mixing antique furniture with deep green walls and white marble bathrooms. It sits right between Graslei and the Korenmarkt, which means the views of St. Michael's Bridge and St. Nicholas' Church are genuinely hard to beat.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Carriage
Duplex room with a cozy work area on the lower level — linen armchair, antique furniture, and a lavatory — ideal for a post-sightseeing cocktail in your room. King bed and shower bathroom on the upper floor. Views over Korenmarkt and St. Nicholas' Church.
King · 30 sqm
Carriage with Private Terrace
The only room in the hotel with a private outdoor terrace. Warm duplex layout with a linen armchair and antique furniture downstairs plus a lavatory. Terrace has table and seating overlooking Korenmarkt and St. Nicholas' Church.
King · 35 sqm
Envelope
Elegant single-level rooms. Comfortable king bed, antique furniture, white marble bathroom. Reviewers note it's cozy rather than spacious — fine if you're spending most of your time out in the city.
King · 25 sqmJunior Suite 39
Compact but well-appointed junior suite with a library corner, antique table, and linen armchair. King bed plus an ensuite bathroom with bathtub, shower, and double vanity.
King · 33 sqmLetter
Same dramatic mezzanine layout as the Letter Twin — high ceilings, expansive windows, heavy cross curtains — but in a king configuration. Bathroom on the upper level, sleeping area below. Most face St. Nicholas' Church.
King · 30 sqmLetter Twin
Duplex or mezzanine layout with dramatically high ceilings and expansive windows. Heavy cross curtains create an intimate feel. Twin bed configuration with bathroom on the upper level and sleeping area below. View over St. Nicholas' Church.
Twin · 30 sqmLoft
The largest room in the hotel, tucked directly under the roof. Has a library, linen sofa and armchairs, and a writing desk. The bedroom overlooks Korenmarkt square with views of St. Nicholas' Church. The white marble bathroom with shower and tub is the biggest in the hotel.
King · 65 sqmPostcard
Duplex or mezzanine layout: king bed on the lower floor, open white marble bathroom above. The original wooden floors and sloped roofs give the room real character. One of the more atmospheric options at this price point.
King · 25 sqmStamp
The smallest room in the hotel at 19m², but it works. Single-level layout with a king bed and white marble bathroom. The sloped roof and warm lighting keep it from feeling cramped. Good entry-level option if you're just sleeping here.
King · 19 sqmSuite 18
A duplex suite in the corner of the building — the hotel's recommended pick for families. Living area with antique furniture and armchairs downstairs, king bed and a large white marble bathroom with shower and tub upstairs.
King · 57 sqm
Suite 19
A two-floor duplex suite overlooking St. Michael's Bridge and the Graslei riverside. King bed and living area on the ground floor; a metal spiral staircase leads up to the white marble shower room under the sloped roof.
King · 60 sqmSuite 2
Duplex suite directly facing St. Michael's Bridge — widely considered the most scenic view in Ghent. Dressing area and king bed on the lower floor, white marble bathroom upstairs.
King · 50 sqmSuite 23
Single-level suite with a generous living area — linen sofa, antique furniture, writing desk. King bed in the sleeping area. Sloped roof and old wooden floors give it a warm, attic-like feel.
King · 45 sqmTower Suite
The most theatrical room in the hotel. Octagonal and set at the highest point of the building, spread across two floors connected by a winding staircase. The 360-degree view over Ghent's rooftops is the main event. 45m² feels larger than it sounds given the vertical space.
King · 45 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Cobbler's bartenders — trained to international competition standard by head bartender Ruben Patoor — craft signature cocktails mixing top spirits with fruit juices, spices, and secret ingredients. Not a class, but the open bar setup means you can watch the spectacle of preparation up close.
The hotel provides a curated city guide to help guests explore Ghent's medieval streets, canals, gabled houses, and historic sites.
54m² meeting room with AV equipment, lounge space, and optional coffee or cocktail breaks in The Cobbler. Suitable for small board meetings, private dinners, or corporate events up to 30 standing guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities available. Call ahead for specific requirements.
Fully equipped 54m² conference room with a rectangular table seating 10, capacity for 20 seated or 30 standing guests. Two flatscreens with wireless connection, air conditioning, separate lounge room, and large windows overlooking Ghent. Coffee/cocktail breaks available in The Cobbler.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet in all rooms.
White-glove concierge service; hotel also provides a curated city guide for Ghent.
Hotel gift cards available for purchase online.
Outdoor terrace attached to The Cobbler cocktail bar, open in summer months.
Working open fireplace in The Kitchen breakfast room, overlooking Ghent.
Private parking lot available on-site. Note: Ghent city center has a Low Emission Zone — check eligibility before driving.
Round-the-clock gym access on-site.
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