1898 The Post

At Graslei 16, opposite one of Ghent’s most photographed quays, 1898 The Post occupies the upper floors of the former post office. Its Neo-Gothic façade and historic interiors set it apart from a conventional city hotel; the entrance opens onto the medieval centre, a few steps from St Michael’s Bridge and Korenmarkt. That centrality also brings visitors and activity along the waterfront, especially at busy times.

The hotel lists 38 rooms, each named after postal objects, homemade breakfast at The Kitchen and the cocktail bar The Cobbler. Some rooms have split-level layouts, while others offer tower views; they do not all have the same scale or arrangement. The bar has its own space and gives guests a way to end the day without leaving the building. Study the room plan and ask about stairs, bathroom location and outlook if you have limited mobility or prefer a single-level bedroom.

Guest reviews often praise the building, atmosphere, staff and riverside location. They also mention specific drawbacks in duplex rooms, including internal stairs, bathrooms on another level, limited bedside space or noise during lively periods. The checked rating is for the hotel as a whole, not The Cobbler bar, which has a separate listing. The experience can be memorable for anyone seeking design and character, although the price and architectural quirks make careful room selection worthwhile.

From Gent-Sint-Pieters station, the hotel says to take tram 1 to Korenmarkt and walk a few minutes towards the river; its access guide also explains where to be dropped by taxi and how to arrive without driving through restricted streets. The address makes it easy to reach the castle, churches, belfry and boat trips on foot. It is not the simplest choice for driving right to the door: reserve parking in advance and confirm the route. For a stay steeped in history on the waterfront, however, few addresses are as recognisable.