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Yalo Hotel
Glass-domed boutique hotel
Glass-domed boutique hotel
The hotel revolves around its glass-domed atrium, an energetic gathering spot where locals drop in for cocktails and dinner.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Ghent may not be a vast metropolis, but it’s big enough to sustain at least one very hip youth-focused boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Brabantdam's shops surround the entrance, and the city's historic towers are a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms take cues from mid-century design and vintage rock. Upper-floor penthouses open onto private terraces overlooking the rooftops.
Yalo Restaurant
Chef Jasper Maatman runs an open kitchen behind the tiled counter, serving Mediterranean sharing plates and grilled fish.
At the table
Cocktails are poured at the central ground-floor bar, and the seasonal rooftop terrace looks out across the city skyline.
How it began
The name comes from 'Ja Alloo', a Ghent dialect exclamation used when expressing pleasant surprise.
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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.