Our favorite romantic stays and hidden gems
The One Two Four is a 4* hotel housed in a majestic 19th-century mansion in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. We love the attentive staff, brand-new facilities, perfect location and privatizable wellness facilities. One of our favorites in Flanders.
Reservation
We recommend booking your stay at One Two Four via Booking.com, which often offers free cancellation. Send us a message on Instagram if you go, it would make us super happy.
The arrival
On site, the team welcomes you with a big smile, in a truly upscale atmosphere. Check-in is child's play. There are just 14 rooms, ranging in size from 20m² to 30m² for the largest, and some have balconies.
The rooms
1 • Double Room • Photo • ☁️
2 • Double Room with Balcony • Photo • 🌿
3 • Large Double Room • Photo • 🛋️
4 • Deluxe Room • Photo • ✨
Depending on the room you choose, you'll enjoy a host of amenities, including a divine king-size bed, 400-thread-count bed linen, Phillips Smart TV, Zennio audio system, the ability to play your own music in crystal-clear quality, state-of-the-art home automation, Nespresso coffee machine, underfloor heated bathroom, rain shower, welcome products from Codage in Paris and balcony with views over Ghent.
The spa
During your stay, spa access is included. Once you've made your reservation, simply contact the hotel and choose a time slot (1h) between 7am and 9:30pm. The spa includes the following facilities: sauna, steam room, rain shower and heated armchairs. Scrub salts and treatment products are provided, as well as water, fresh towels and bathrobes.
Breakfast
Oh, we almost forgot to mention the breakfast. On the menu: a succulent buffet with quality organic products. The coffee comes from Vandekerckhove, the homemade jams from Callas and the cheese from the Hinkelspel cooperative, all based in Ghent. And let's not forget the (delicious!) pancakes, croissants, pains au chocolat and other pastries that the Flemish call "koffiekoeken".
What we also like about breakfast: Chef Alan prepares special hot dishes for you, such as scrambled eggs and pancakes.
Special occasion
If you're celebrating a special moment for yourself, there are 2 extras to keep in mind: the "birthday" package (€35) with handmade chocolates and personalized card in the room, and the "love is love" package (€45) with a small bottle of Pommery champagne and personalized card in the room.
Location
One Two Four is located in the heart of Ghent, just a 20-minute walk from the train station, the Castle of the Counts and the Town Hall. If you want to discover the city from a special angle, we recommend a guided tour (day or night) with the brilliant team at Legends of Gent. Every intervention is funny, theatrical and always very interesting.
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Yes, the reviews are unanimous: 9.3 out of 10 and over 300 reviews on Booking.
Yes, it's a great little hotel with a really friendly team and top-of-the-range facilities.
No, breakfast is optional.
Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is possible until 11am.
No, animals are not allowed.
Yes, the One Two Four offers a private spa with sauna and hammam.
Yes, private parking is available nearby for €20 per day.
There are only 14 rooms.
