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Hotel Description

1898 The Post puts you in the heart of Ghent, within steps of Korenmarkt Square and St. Michael's Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi.

For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. On weekend mornings buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-star Ghent City Centre hotel include St. Nicholas' Church and Great Butchers' Hall.

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$327* Per night/room 24 Apr. - 25 Apr.

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Tower Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Carriage

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite 39

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

About the 1898 The Post

Location Graslei 16, Ghent, 9000

Property Features

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at 1898 The Post. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Ghent hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Ghent-Dampoort Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

1898 The Post offers 38 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekends from 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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 25.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 35 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 25 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 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.