1898 The Post
About this property
Boutique hotel 1898 The Post offers accommodations in an iconic, historical building in the heart of Ghent. It is located 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. Located in between the Graslei and the Kornmarkt, during this festive period the Christmas market is only a few yards away. Antwerp International Airport is 33 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Judith
Germany“Absolutely amazing mixture of historic building and stylish furnishings, down to every single detail. Lovely staff, great bar&cocktails, comfy beds. Location unbeatable. Should have stayed longer, will be back!” - Jennifer
Netherlands“The reception staff were wonderful. Really took a lot of time to help us.” - Heba
Qatar“The most unique property I ever stayed in Very original and also luxurious Amazing attention to detail, super friendly staff and excellent location. 😍” - John
United States“Historic, modern upgrades, and comfortable. Farr was especially nice.” - Lucynraff
United Kingdom“Fabulous location, quirky hotel with unique rooms. Very comfortable and delightful staff. Cool cocktail lounge.” 
Alfred United States“Well located in the heart of Gent with a historical charm.”- Sarah United States“The property was beautiful and located perfectly in the middle of the city.”
- Amy United States“The Post is absolutely gorgeous and within walking distance of all of the historical sightseeing locations within Ghent. Our room was at the front of the hotel with incredible views of the cathedral.”
- Todd United States“The hotel location is awesome, smack dab in the middle of a beautiful part of the city. The hotel is rather elegant and the rooms are well appointed and appropriately sized for 1898.”
- Matthew Qatar“Fabulous hotel. Beautiful room, and the whole hotel is stunning. Breakfast is very good. Staff very helpful and charming. Location impossible to beat.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
