Hotel Monasterium Poortackere

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About the property

Hotel Monasterium PoortAckere is a unique hotel located in the heart of Ghent in the renovated identically named monastery from the 13th century. Discover the rich history in the hallways of the monastery and visit the neo-Gothic chapel during your stay. Thanks to the recent renovation works, you can enjoy authentic rooms with modern comfort in one of the 111 rooms. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a coffee machine, kettle, a flat screen TV and WiFi. Enter the hotel after a busy day in an overwhelming tranquillity in the peaceful courtyard garden or in the cozy bar, with its wide selection of Belgian beers. Due to its beautiful location in the center of Ghent, you can reach the bustling city and its main sights such as the Belfry, St. Bavo's Cathedral or the medieval Castle of Gravensteen in just a few minutes by foot. A stone's throw away you will find the shopping streets such as Veldstraat, Lange munt and countless other boutique shops. Breakfast is served in the Kapittel hall, the old monastery hall, where you can enjoy an extensive breakfast buffet in an authentic atmosphere. The hotel is easy to reach by car or public transport. It has a spacious parking lot for our guests with charging points for electric cars. The tram stop at the end of the street makes it possible to easily reach the location in connection with the train.

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Popularity

8.3

Very good

General

6010

Tripadvisor 7/10

473

Booking 8.4/10

5142

Expedia 7.8/10

395

Main services

Wi-fi

Car park

Total number of rooms

Wheelchair-accessible

24-hour reception

Included services

Wi-fi

Non-included services

Car park

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

7.8/10 Good

Cleanliness7.8/10

Staff and Service8.2/10

Amenities9/10

Property conditions and facilities7.2/10

Location8.4/10

Neighborhood8.2/10

8 / 10

Trevor

Smart and quite trendy renovation of old monastery. There was a cold tap alongside my wash basin but no hot tap. Very odd - perhaps a legacy from monastic times ! Ha ha. I was on first floor and never did find the toilet so I always have to go downstair to the first floor to the toilet. Perhaps there was hot water and a first floor toilet but never found them.

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25 Feb 2025

6 / 10

Andrew

Room was lovely and clean and full of character - we picked the deluxe double with garden view (room 0.1). The stone floors and walls were quite cold which is to be expected but do bring some slippers - however as the bathroom ventilation wasn't good, this mesnt water pooled/condesated on all surfaces. The main issue was sound insulation - at night we could hear noise from rooms around us, people walking up the stairs, televisions, and all the plumbing and whenever someone used the bathroom! Made for a very communal experience. The ventilation system also made a lot of loud noises as it turned on and off through the night. As the cherry on top, a random man opened our room door at 09:30 and showed himself in - much to our alarm! Definitely an experience and the building itself was beautiful, we may have just not lucked out on our room allocatjon - however we won't be recommending to our family/friends.

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10 Feb 2025

10 / 10

Elspeth

Gorgeous place with a fantastic ambience. Close to everything we wanted to walk to. The staff were friendly and the facilities were great.

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8 Jan 2025

10 / 10

David

Stayed here 5 or 6 times, very good hotel

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24 Dec 2024

Information about the area

Ghent, Belgium

Spiritual bulwark of Flanders, second Belgian port and major industrial centre, Ghent is also a university city that has a feeling of vitality. Built at the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt, the city is crisscrossed by numerous canals and waterways. Hometown of Charles V, Ghent is full of history and monuments, and old neighbourhoods and docks are full of poetry. The lighting makes a simple evening stroll into something extraordinary. Gravensteen, meaning castle of the counts in Flemish, is an impressive sight. Built in 1180 by Philippe d’Alsace, count of Flanders, Gravensteen Castle is a worthwhile visit for anyone who enjoys history. Featuring walls that measure two meters thick, Gravensteen includes a torture museum, showcasing various torture methods that were once used at the castle. The Gravensteen Castle is located on the eastern bank of the river Leie, right in the heat of Gent's historic city centre. The impressive gothic cathedral is one of the landmarks of the city. Saint Bavo’s Cathedral is a beautiful structure with so many things to see inside that you should think of it as a visit to a museum. The tower rising up in front is impressive, one of the three tower that dominates the city centre, the others belong to Belfort and St. Nickolas church. The cathedral houses the famous altarpiece painting, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The Belfry Tower, Belford, was erected in 1380 as a symbol of the self-governed and independent city of Gent. It was later also used as a treasury and watch tower. The Belfry is one of the three towers, which dominate the skyline of the historic city centre. The Brabant Gothic style tower is 91 metres tall and can be climbed for panoramic views. The third tower that dominate the skyline belongs to St. Nicholas' Church. The church was constructed in the 13th century and is the best example of Scheldt Gothic in Belgium. One of the oldest churches of the city it stands right in the heart of Ghent. Beautifully classical, Ghent is a compact, authentic city where the past and present co-exist in perfect balance.

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What’s nearby

Cathedral of San Bavón - 0.55 km
Ghent bell tower - 0.71 km
City of Ghent - 0.75 km
San Miguel's Church - 0.85 km
Church of San Nicolás - 0.85 km
Cathedral - 0.85 km

Getting around

gent, gent st pieters, be - 1.91 km
gante train station, be - 2.52 km
gent, zeehaven ghent port, be - 6.16 km
melle, belgium, be - 7.95 km
(BRU) Brussels, Brussels Natl, BE - 56.29 km

About accommodation

Parking

Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Private parking
Accessible parking
Parking on site

General

Air conditioning
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Chapel/shrine
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
24-hour security
Security alarm
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property

Services

Fax/photocopying
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Luggage storage
Dry cleaning
Daily housekeeping
Laundry

Safety features

First aid kit available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Food & Drink

Bar
Wine/champagne
Special diet menus (on request)

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

Internet services
WiFi
Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Outdoor furniture

Languages

Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Nederlands

About the rooms

The accommodation has 188 rooms:

Bedroom

Dressing room
Linen
Cots
Wardrobe or closet

General

Air conditioning
Ironing facilities
Trash cans
Safety deposit box
Fan
Hardwood or parquet floors
Key access
Heating
Fire extinguisher
Carpeted
Key card access
Smoke alarm

Accessibility

Accessible by lift

Services

Wake-up service

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Toilet
Towels
Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Satellite channels
TV
Telephone
Flat-screen TV

Kitchen

Electric kettle

View

Garden view
Quiet street view
Inner courtyard view

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Desk

*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

No reservation needed

Cost

25,00 € per day

Internet

Coverage

Entire property

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

Free

Policies

Check-in

Checkin from 16:00 to 23:00
Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout from 07:00 to 11:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Reservations of 5 or more rooms different group conditions (policies) can apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.