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Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent

Oude Houtlei 56, Ghent 9000, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium
See location+32 9269 2210
7.8
Good
based on 1205 reviews
1,205 reviews
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Overview

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This former monastery offers rooms in the centre of Ghent, only 10 minutes’ walk from the Belfry. PoortAckere dates from 1278 and offers unique character, free Wi-Fi and a garden terrace. Guesthouse PoortAckere Ghent are the old nun’s cells, situated 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 cosy bar in the Rector's old office Alijn House and the Design Museum are both within a 10-minute walk from the monastery. PoortAckere Guesthouse is 45 minutes’ drive from Brugge.
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7.8
Good
Based on 1,205 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Free toiletries
  • Heating

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Lift

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Bathrobe

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent

7.8
Good
1205 verified ratings
Wonderful
386
Very good
290
Good
293
Okay
111
Fair
70
Mediocre
24
Poor
31

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, which is close to attractions and has a charming atmosphere. However, many reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, particularly with bed bugs in multiple rooms, which severely impacted their stay. Additionally, some guests experienced poor service and outdated facilities, leading to disappointment overall.
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Location9 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2016
Pros (+) Great location, very clean, lots of character.
Cons (-) Sometimes a bit loud.

Location

Oude Houtlei 56, Ghent 9000

What's nearby

  • Ghent City Centre181 m
  • Korenmarkt Square0.4 km
  • Sint-Niklaaskerk0.5 km
  • Vlaamse Opera0.5 km
  • Belfry of Ghent0.6 km
  • Gravensteen0.6 km
  • Het Huis van Alijn0.7 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral0.7 km
  • Ghent University1.1 km
  • Boekentoren1.1 km
  • Capitole1.2 km
  • Portus Ganda1.2 km

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent

  • Where is Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent located?

    Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent is located at Oude Houtlei 56 in Elisabethbegijnhof - Papegaai, 0.3 km from the centre of Ghent. Ghent City Centre is the closest landmark to Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent.

  • Does Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent from the airport?

    Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent is 53.9 km from Antwerp Deurne. Guesthouse Poortackere Ghent is 56.3 km from Brussels Bruxelles-National.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.5

Distance to city centre

0.3 km

Nearest airport

Antwerp Deurne

Distance to airport

54.0 km

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