Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent

This was the most exceptional stay of my trip. A former monastery, it retains its sense of calm. It's tucked away off the street, adding to the calm. Reception was friendly and helpful. Everything was impeccable. Ghent itself is delicious, and PoortAckere is 5-star!

I didn't like leaving!

Excellent location, only a 10 minute walk to the central Cathedral area. The property itself is very clean and staff seemed to be helpful whenever I spoke to them. The breakfast was very good, a wide range of options from smoked salmon, eggs, bacon, lots of bread and pastry as well as cereal, yoghurt, granola etc.

There was nothing to complain about really, it ended up costing a little more than I expected when I paid on arrival at around £230 for two nights, but considering the quality of the accommodation and breakfast etc I’d say it was worth the money.

Schönes, altes Klostergebäude, gemeinsame Duschräume waren jederzeit sauber gereinigt. Lage zum Zentrum in Spaziergang-Distanz.

Preis für ein Einzelzimmer mit geminsamer Dusche/WC zu hoch.

Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, sicherer Platz für das Fahrrad. Frühstück war reichlich aber auch etwas teuer für 25€.

Location was good. Interesting building.

Floorboards in room overhead were creaking. Breakfast €25: I passed.

An absolutely lovely place! The atmosphere of an old monastery is pretty magical. It's quiet, cozy and charming. The personnel was very helpful, the room and bathrooms were perfectly clean, and even though I booked a "budget" room option, it felt a little luxurious, with a fuzzy robe and slippers waiting for me in the room, conditioners and lotions in the bathrooms and warm drinks available. I loved stumbling into a gorgous chapel with stained glass windows inside the hotel. 10/10, would recommend!

tiny complaint: the doors are loudly squeaking with each movement, and even though it's understandable in an old building like that, perhaps it could be somewhat improved by some maintenance.