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Hotel Monasterium PoortAckere Ghent

Ghent , Oude Houtlei 56 (Show on Map)

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Hotel with EV Charging Stations

Historic Hotel

Year erected: 1873

What is the history of the property?
Like many towns in the Middle Ages, Ghent was enclosed by several canals. These were meant to protect the town from the dangers that threatened its inhabitants. Near the gate (“poort” in Dutch) leading into town, there was a field (“akker” in Dutch) : the Poortackere. In this field a complex for beguines was built, which was also called Poortackere by the people of Ghent. In one of the walls of the building there is an 18th century stone which reveals that the beguine house was founded in 1278. Not long after this, a chapel and a churchyard were added. Poortackere mainly housed older and sick beguines.

When during the French revolution all cloisters, churches, and beguine complexes were seized by the town councils, the council of Ghent confiscated Poortackere. In 1863 the site was sold to the Count Joseph De Hemptinne, a notorious Maecenas of the Neogothic Movement. With his permission, a congregation was housed here. At first there were plans to restore the old buildings, but in the end a new, neogothic cloister was built. Most buildings of Poortackere date from that period. A new chapel, two inside gardens, and an orphanage became part of the complex.

After World War II the site was successively an orphanage, a house for young women, and a student residence. In 1998 there were still 6 nuns living here, but due to the extravagant maintenance costs the buildings were sold. Thanks to private initiative, the site has been transformed into a hotel, guest rooms, seminar centre and a restaurant. As a result, everybody can now enjoy its architecture and its unique atmosphere.

What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
neo gothic

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Romantic Hotel

Hotel near Nightlife Spots

Hotel with Parking

EV charging stations

Location of parking spaces:

Outdoors, not covered (inside the premises). Number of spaces: 50

Cost of parking: Cost per night: € 15

Self parking or valet parking?

Self-parking: Guests find a parking space on their own.

Accessible Hotel

To whom is your hotel/accommodation accessible?
People who use a wheelchair People who are deaf People who are blind People with autism People with asthma

Is there level-access route (might include lifts) from the road to the rooms? Yes, to certain rooms
Please specify: comfort and large rooms

Are there any facilities that guests who use a wheelchair cannot reach? No

Hotel where Extra Health & Safety Measures Have Been Taken

Arrival

Do visitors need a health certificate (i.e. a test) prior to arrival?
No

Do you perform temperature checks upon guests' arrivals?
No

Room Types

Standard Room Fitted with WiFi, this room features a seating area, coffee and tea facilities, a TV and a private bathroom. Most standards rooms are accessible by lift. Please note that this room can't accommodate extra beds. These rooms do not have Airco.

Superior Room Fitted with WiFi and featuring wooden beams, this modern room includes a seating area, coffee and tea facilities, a TV and a private bathroom with a bath and/or shower. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (extra charges applicable).

Comfort Room Fitted with WiFi, this room features a seating area, coffee and tea facilities, a TV and a private bathroom. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (extra charges applicable).

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View These rooms have twin or double beds, are larger than the Standard Rooms and are all to the rear of the property overlooking the Monastery Garden. They all have private bathroom and Airco

Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Double or Twin Room Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room These rooms have twin or double beds, are larger than the Standard Rooms and are all to the rear of the property. Some have a small terrace. They all have private bathroom and Airco

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a seating area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Family Room This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 3 beds.

Standard Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 4 beds.

Superior Family Room This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.

Standard Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 5 beds.

Standard Family Room A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this spacious family room. The unit offers 6 beds.

Deluxe Single Room This air-conditioned single room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.