Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof
Ghent, Belgium
Vibe
Grand salons with restored 18th-century wood paneling, open fireplaces, and contemporary art frame a discreetly residential atmosphere in central Ghent.
“Aristocratic poet townhouse”
A restored 1724 townhouse built for Flemish poet Baron Olivier de Reylof, complete with its original carriage house.
Restored Louis XIV mantelpieces and original wainscoting blend with sleek contemporary sofas, modern lighting, and warm parquet flooring.
Personalized boutique hospitality featuring plush signature beds with Fables and Feathers linens, Nespresso machines, and heated bathroom floors.
On Hoogstraat in central Ghent, a short walk from the medieval castle of Gravensteen.
“The public spaces exemplify Empire style to a tee — ornate mantelpieces and wainscoting, pedimented doorways…”
Rooms
Parquet flooring, eggshell tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows define the rooms, while select suites add freestanding bathtubs and private terraces.
Wellness
Housed in the original carriage house, the spa features a heated indoor relaxation pool, Finnish and infrared saunas, and garden-view lounges.
Backstory
Built in 1724 for Flemish poet Baron Olivier de Reylof, the townhouse combines aristocratic salon proportions with a modern annex.
Eat & drink
LOF Restaurant crafts fine Flemish plates, while bistro fare and cocktails are served in the sheltered courtyard garden.
The neighborhood
Set on Hoogstraat, the property places you steps from pedestrianized streets, Ghent's historic canals, and Gravensteen Castle.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.