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This former monastery offers rooms in the center of Ghent, only 10 minutes’ walk from the Belfry. PoortAckere dates from 1278 and offers unique character, free Wi-Fi and a garden terrace. Guest house PoortAckere are the old nun’s cells, located in the historic building. The rooms have a shared bathroom. The restaurant serves elegant cuisine in the dining hall which features a high arched ceiling and gothic windows. There is a cozy bar in the Rector's old office Alijn House and the Design Museum are both within a 10-minute walk from the monastery. PoortAckere Guest house is 45 minutes’ drive from Brugge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental

Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nickole
    United States United States
    Very clean room and nice staff. Really unique building and experience
  • Sergei
    Australia Australia
    This is an old monastery that's why the facilities are on the floor. The building is amazing, very beautiful, it is not far from city center on the quite street. It can be a bit noisy from the corridor though
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    The staff was always kind and helpful. The place was clean and cozy. I really enjoyed my staying!
  • Beyhan
    Turkey Turkey
    Very clean, helpful staff, impressive ambiance. It was very nice to me that I stayed in such a good place. It was just 3-5 mins away by walking to the bridge.
  • Manish
    India India
    I really liked the location of the hotel and the unique architecture for a hotel.
  • Zhiqun
    Italy Italy
    Great location. Beautiful environment. Special atmosphere
  • Lanab
    Japan Japan
    What I did like is location and the character of the old building, with a nice garden. It seems that people either love the place or detest it. I think that with a little loving tender care this place could be great. Stayed in the budget single...
  • Robin
    United States United States
    beautiful setting close to the heart of Gent and it’s quite affordable.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    I loved its historical roots- the public spaces are lovely, architectural features, the chapel, the breakfast and bar areas. staff was incredibly helpful, accommodating in every way. The location was phenomenal: the gateway to the...
  • Christopher
    United States United States
    Good value, nice ambience (despite the accommodations being fairly basic), excellent breakfast.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 25 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking [5] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please inform Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent 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 Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent

  • Room options at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent include:

    • Single
  • Guests staying at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent is 1,950 feet from the center of Ghent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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