1898 The Post
1898 The Post
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.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maggie
United States of America“Great location, unique property and wonderful staff!” 
Deborah United States of America“Amazing location! Great bar. Room was very clean and spacious.”
Margaret United States of America“Incomparable beauty and history of place and perfect location. Staff was very helpful and exceptionally caring and accomodationg.”- Matthew United States of America“The location is fantastic!. The staff were friendly. Rooms were very clean and very cool decor. We had a great view out our window!”
- Sasha
Canada“Perfect location in the heart of Gent, with the most beautiful rooms.” - Susan United States of America“Hospitality! Location, comfy rooms -bedding, shower, amenities. Fun bar”
- Kathryn United States of America“The building was charming with interesting touches. The location was great.”
- Rie United States of America“Beautiful interesting boutique hotel in the middle of Ghent. High end but with no pretense. Staff was amazing from assisting us with luggage to helping us add a night to our planned stay. Every single staff member we encountered was friendly...”
- Upasna United States of America“excellent decor of the hotel and room, comfortable bed and shower”
Mark United States of America“Amazing location! Very enjoyable amenities and the staff was great!”
Hotel area info
Amenities of 1898 The PostGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
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
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- City view
- View
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 25 per day.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Wake-up service
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Dutch
House rules1898 The Post takes special requests – add in the next step!
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 cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about 1898 The Post
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Check-in at 1898 The Post is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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1898 The Post is 1,000 feet from the center of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at 1898 The Post may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at 1898 The Post include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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1898 The Post offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Guests staying at 1898 The Post can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- American
- Buffet
