Gravensteen

Description:

  • You enter this lovely mansion, built in 1865 as the home of a Ghent textile baron, through the old carriageway (made up of ornamented pillars and an impressive wall niche occupied by a marble statue), which sets the tone for what you find inside. The elegant, high-ceilinged parlor is a sophisticated blend of pastels, gracious modern furnishings, and antiques, with a small bar tucked into one corner. The rooms are attractive and comfortably furnished. Those in front look out on the moated castle, while those to the back have city views. There's a top-floor lookout, with windows offering magnificent views of the city. Afternoon tea is available. There's no dining room, but plenty of good restaurants are within easy walking distance.

  • © Frommer's 2013

User Reviews for Gravensteen

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    Pretty average hotel

  • This is a pretty average hotel, our pro's and con's: PROs - Location in Ghent, just a few meters away from the hart of this great city! - Breakfast buffet. - Clean room. CONs ...

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    Great location, but wot, no kettle?

  • This hotel is in the perfect position, right at the centre, with loads of good restaurants within a few yards. The amazing House of Elliot is just 10 yards away! Our room (in the...

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    Great Hotel Bang in the Centre of Charming Ghent

  • Can't vouch for the main building but we were allocated a room in the annex which was perfectly acceptable. Not luxurious but we wasn't expecting that! The Reception staff...

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Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Highly Recommended 2010
  • Details
    • Contact:

    • visit website
    • tel: 09/225-11-50
    • fax: 09/225-18-50
    • Address:

    • JAN BREYDELSTRAAT 35
    • A short walk from Graslei and the Castle of the Counts
    • Ghent 9000
    • Amenities:

    • business-facilities
    • pets-allowed
    • Payments:

    • amex mastercard visa diners
    • Hotel star rating:

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