Ghent, BelgiumBinnenstad
Hotel NH Collection Gent
Medieval crypt townhouse complex
Binnenstad Ghent, Belgium
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
NH HotelsMedieval crypt townhouse complex
It runs as a straightforward modern hotel tucked into historic city fabric, where medieval foundations meet easy everyday comfort.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors updated in 2024 take inspiration from historic Flemish textile weaving traditions.
Listed
Preserved street facades conceal an underground thirteenth century vaulted stone crypt.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Stadhuis sits right across the street, and the Belfry and Saint Bavo's Cathedral are just around the corner.
The rooms
Bedrooms incorporate woven fabrics inspired by Flemish textile traditions, using muted tones to keep the space quiet.
The gym and sauna
The fourth-floor gym fits cardio machines and free weights under sloped dormers beside a Finnish dry sauna.
At the table
Spinners serves a morning spread of Belgian waffles and fresh pastries beneath fringed chandeliers.
How it began
The exterior incorporates an 1808 fire station and townhouse facades built for the 1913 World's Fair.
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.