Ghent, BelgiumPatershol
Hotel Harmony
Restored eighteenth-century townhouse
Restored eighteenth-century townhouse
Three eighteenth-century canal mansions wrap around an enclosed courtyard pool, keeping life focused on the garden and the water.
What it’s good at
Notable
Preserved eighteenth-century town mansions along the Kraanlei canal with original exposed roof beams.
Listed
Contemporary rooms with freestanding soaking tubs set beneath original wooden ceiling rafters.
Listed
Set along Kraanlei canal in Patershol, Ghent's historic quarter of winding cobblestone alleys.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The harmony between these characterful town mansions and the Patershol district is obvious right from the first glance.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Patershol's cobblestone alleys wrap around the building, and Gravensteen Castle sits five minutes away on foot.
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The rooms
Exposed timber rafters line the ceilings, and selected rooms place freestanding tubs beside views over the canal.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Silver loungers border the heated outdoor pool, and an indoor fitness room has cardio machines beside mirrored walls.
At the table
Breakfast is served beside an ornate stone fireplace, and the dark-wood bar pours local Belgian beers.
How it began
The de Smets restored the canal houses in 2005, naming the hotel after their daughter Harmony, who now runs it.
Ghent
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.