The House of Edward

Belgium , Gent
GENT, Edward Anseeleplein, 17
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8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2025

Michael

Everything was good. Shower pressure and temperature were great. Spacious room with large double bed.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2024

York

York

Great location. Virtue service but they forget to send us the door code. Wait for 30 minute outside before we receive the access code

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2024

Amélie

Nous avons eu un petit problème pour recevoir notre code d’accès à la propriété. Nous avons contacté les propriétaires et ils nous ont répondu très rapidement. La chambre était très propre, par contre le réfrigérateur ne fonctionnait et les ustensiles de cuisine ne sont pas nombreux. Nous avons tout de même passé un bon séjour.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2024

peter

Great studio loft in convenient location. Nearby parking stations made ut easy.
Room on 3rd floor needed 48 stairs, last set very narrow, so not convenient if heavy luggage. Main letdown was lack of detail to servicing. Only one coffee mug, no coffee, one glass and only one fork. When texted agent, they were quick to rectify.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2024

Man Kit Ken

I lived in room 11 and there are reception and the confirmation email had never been received. Had to wait 10 minutes to reach the staff. The hot water is not stable and comes and go. Should view the comment first obviously the water is system always have a problem. The hygiene is average. But the price is really attractive compared with other.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2024

Paul

Location good, communication not so.

The apartment was clean and in a good location in the centre of Ghent. We used Park and ride to get to the centre which only took 25 minutes on the tram T2.

Communication from the start was poor. I asked questions about parking, no answer, i asked about check in, no answer. I managed to contact them on WhatsApp and on the day of check in I received a code. Which worked for the front door but not our room.

Fortunately the cleaner let us in and eventually we received the right code from the owner.

In future I would recommend the owner to improve early communication with guests.

We weren’t the only ones this occurred with……

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2024

Ola

OK accommodation

Bad start due to lack of communication from the owners, they did not respond to texts or phone until several attempts. Did not get information about room or code for opening the doors. But once we got that by third phonecall, we were pleasantly surprised - the studio was large and comfortable, and fashionably cool. Bed was OK. Very good aircondition is a huge plus. Also, it's very central.The kitchen lacks kitchen towel and bread knife. Stay out of the laundry basement, it's full of garbage.

All in all, good value and we would consider staying there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Mary

Had a good stay for four nights, but it is more of an Airbnb than a hotel. I would not prefer their reception-less method if traveling alone.
Rooms are spacious and quiet, but a little dingy/dusty. Showers would not stay warm for long in the evenings but mornings were fine.
We had to contact owners for more towels and toilet paper but they arrived very quickly and seemed happy to check in with us.
Extremely walk able area for beautiful Ghent, but getting to and from the train station required taxis. Public transportation was tricky in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

Anthony

Good place close to everything. Missing some basic needs like paper towels but overall met expectations.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2024

Robin

Parking was not easily found
Laundry access was dangerous
Meat (old stink) left in our fridge
The room was very comfortable

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2024

Mario

My code to get into my room didn’t work.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 May 2024

Cindy

No reception to ask questions or get directions or map, no hand towels, no utensils, way overpriced, no elevator, 3rd floor room for people in their 70s!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2024

Conrad

Good basic place to visit Ghent from

Room location and price was good. Bed was comfortable and pillows were nice. Basic provisions were okay. I could give this an 8 if the shower hot water was better. It stayed hot for a minute or less before turning cold. A little more provisions it small kitchenette would be nice - I was slicing onions with a table knife.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2024

Lara

Our shower was unclean and moldy. There were cobwebs. The walls were dirty and stained. The in-room coffee maker didn’t work and only decaf coffee was provided. No onsite staff to answer questions, address complaints or provide support

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Apr 2024

Paula

Laundry service is a creepy and narrow staircase into a basement that reeks of garbage. Reception was quick to answer any questions over WhatsApp but it was suggested that I just leave my card info in a draw downstairs at checkout to pay and found that the draws are filled with random stuff including room keys. Seems unsafe if everyone that’s staying has access. Not very quiet and not well cleaned. Won’t be staying again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Jon

Lovely old building. Yes, stairs are original and steep but not a problem.
Front view is of square used for parking - shame but didnt spend time looking out of the window.
Great place to stay

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2023

Dennis

I did what they asked to check in. The QR code did not work. The contact number did not answer. Took my money no stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2023

Cori

This place is much better suited for a couple wanting a minimalist room, but not well-suited for a solo traveler. A little unsettling both from the area and the lack of other staff/service onsite

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2023

Janet

Disappointing

The location is great, but the room was disappointing. With no on site management. We had to ask for coffee and hand soap after we checked in. The advertised laundry room was full of garbage and had mouse droppings on the stairs down. They cleaned it up after we mentioned it but the room still smelled of trash.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2023

Graham

Great location. Get the keyless code

This apartment is in a superb location to explore the beautiful city of Ghent. The bed is very large, there’s a small courtyard, and a good shower. It would benefit from more attention to details - the tv isn’t tuned, there were no tea towels, soap dispensers were empty and coffee pods were already used. It could do with a little bit of an upgrade in the bathroom. All that said, it’s still a very nice place to stay. There was a problem receiving the keyless code to get in - be warned: check you have them well before arriving, and do tell Hotels customer care to send the email in their system. I hadn’t received the hotel provider’s email, but the Hotels system had it. All’s well that ends well, and I would highly recommend this place.

Self

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2023

Lynn

Our stay was not very good at the House of Edward. First, we received no codes to enter the property, and had to call 3 times to get through to someone. Once we finally reached a real person, they did send us the codes, but it took well over an hour to sort it out. The room had some nice features -- including a nice outdoor terrace, and a large comfortable bed, but it was not that clean. And, the kitchen lacked basic items such as dish towels, paper towels and a sponge. And, the shampoo dispenser in the shower was completely gone, and the conditioner dispenser was empty and didn't work anyway! We could hear people going up and down the stairs until at least 4am. And, there was a mouse that scampered across the floor when I turned on the light.

Also, on Expedia, it states there is \"parking available.\" What that translates into is a parking lot in front of the hotel that requires you pay every 5 hours outside the hours of 11pm and 9am. We were about 30 minutes late when we went to dinner, and ended up with a 40E ticket! And, if you have one of the upper floors, make sure you know there is no lift/elevator -- and the stairs are quite steep and narrow. I'd never stay here again -- I'd opt to book the Ghent River Hotel, right across the square.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2023

Nancy

Narrow, steep, winding staircase - very difficult to lug suitcases up to the room (we are over 75 years old!) top floor hand railing a bit loose which added to the risk. I dropped something under the bed and in retrieving it, found that the floor under the bed had not been swept (or maybe never was).

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2023

jessica

The location was great and the beds absolutely amazing! For that we would definitely stay again.

The studio was light and spacious, could do with a more thorough clean (behind the tv!) and the kitchen amenities could be improved (we had 2 bowls, no plates, no kettle, no bin)

Overall a good place and will be back. Thanks.

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Oct 2023

Jason

Was not ready at check in time, still cleaning. Had to wait over 30 minutes after check in time to get in the room. Room did not stock any toilet paper.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Oct 2023

william

Poor service

Your company did not communicate effectively with the hotel & we did not receive our secure registration.we spent a lot of time before we got in Not happy with your service

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2023

Janine

Liked the ground floor room and bed was comfortable. But needs some attention. Could have had a second mug in the room. Coffee machine leaks. Table needs to be replaced and outside area could use a good power wash and new chairs. Appreciated the laundry facilities however if the garbage was removed more often there would be less mice. A very scary basement!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

Genevieve

We booked a studio room and were pleasantly surprised to find we had been given the room on the top floor which was like a loft apartment, with a sofa and hi-table with bar stools. The bed was comfy and the kitchenette had a good amount of kit. Great location and I liked not having to worry about keys. We would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

Nayara

Clean and comfortable stay

Very clean and comfortable room with a nice private terrace. Ideal locations minutes from Gravensteen and many sights/attractions in Gent. Would recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Jonathan

Liked the room, the hands off check in check out, nice location for visiting Ghent. Steep stairs and railing needs some work.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Steve

Would stay again

Clean, well-appointed, good facilities.
Good location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Jacqueline

What a wonderful little hotel! It is very close walking distance (2 minutes) to the old city center, with lots of wonderful restaurants, and an easy 5-minute walk to the tram that takes you to the train station for easy traveling around.

The room itself is beautiful, and the bed is very very comfortable - especially the amazing feather pillows!! Perfect after a long day of walking!

The owners were very responsive and made the self check-in and -out very convenient. We will definitely stay here again next time we’re back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2023

RICARDO

The best thing about the House of Edward was its location. Step away from the entrance are you are right in the center of Ghent's most beautiful sights.

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2022

Jackie

Great place and very accommodating and responsive/helpful staff.
Older building that does have charm.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2022

Tiffini

The design of the studio made efficient use of the space. The finishes were excellent. The bed was very comfortable. My unit had a terrace which doubled the space of the unit. I will definitely stay at The House of Edward again. The nearby dining and shopping options are superb! There are many worthwhile attraction in Ghent and Brugge is a short train ride away. Excellent overall.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2022

Peter

Simple check in, modern style, apple TV. Parking is 100yds away in an underground car park and is not cheap.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2022

James

Value place to stay in Ghent. Nice location. Two flights of stairs to the top rooms. Entirely automated so you never see the hosts. But the access is quite easy as they send adequate instructions. As I remember it, the free version of the internet was just a tad slow even for doing basic tasks. Over all, would be pleased to stay there again if I ever get back to Ghent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2021

Erica Bryn

Impeccably clean great hotel

Wonderful hotel and really great service. impeccably clean with very cool modern fixtures. Staff is very nice and very helpful. We needed to keep our luggage at the hotel after check out time and they were very accommodating. I can’t say enough positive things about House of Edward. Highly recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2020

Athos

Good experience

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2019

FREDERICK

Excellent location, quaint accommodations, no cable tv, no paper towels in kitchen or kleenex in bathroom, 3 coffees for 2 people for 2 days. In summary a bit more attention to amenities would be nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2019

Joren

Beautiful rooms and very good location, loved that you get the code and settle yourself down all on your own. Rooms were perfect, just wish they had extra toilet paper available. TV had so many series and movies all updated and newest episodes. Would definitely recommend

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2018

Great location in a quiet area of the city, clean rooms and comfortable bed. Check in and out was very easy and staff is one text away. We had a really great time in this place.

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2018

Jayne

Pleasant stay for 3 nights

The House of Edward wad clean and opened as promised exactly at 3pm! There was a code problem with my friend's room, although it was sorted quickly and with an apology from the owner. Will stay here again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2018

Nathalie

Perfect location and very comfortable

Centrally located, very comfortable ensuite rooms with small fridge. Beds and linen are highest quality which we have also found in their other property, House of Trade.
Very handy having a TV system where you can (usually) download newest films, some of which have just arrived in cinema. This is a little hit and miss but we've watched some new releases successfully.
Very responsive reception, by telephone, and checking in and out with door code is efficient.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2018

James

Great place to stay, highly recommended.

I really liked the no fuss self check in. The staff was very helpful when we asked about leaving our bags earlier than the check in time. They were fast to respond to me via WhatsApp (an awesome way to communicate while traveling).
Our room was very comfortable and spacious. All the right amenities of you needed them.
I would stay here again in a minute.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

Ann

Cozy, but fine in great location

Communication with the hosts was fantastic, check-in was nicely arranged in advance. Hosts were also helpful in giving us tips on parking in the orange area ~5 minute walk from the apartment. Location is great for exploring Ghent on foot. Building is not sound proof, but the neighbors were all reasonably quiet. The layout of the studio room was a little funny with the toilet on the opposite side of the room from the sink. It was also a little awkward for two people as the toilet only had a stall door rather than a full door, but would be no problem for a single traveler.

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2018

Anne

Great location, having a virtual desk was okay because email communication was great. Room very comfortable. You could hear people coming and going and walking around upstairs but otherwise very good.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Keith

Peaceful hotel in Ghent

Very nice, quiet, reasonably priced small hotel on the north end of Ghent old town. Less than a hundred yards from the nearest historic square, about ten minutes' walk through one of the most beautiful old towns in Europe to the main historic cathedrals such as St. Bavo's and St. Michael's. Owners are not always on site, but are always available by phone and speak fluent English. There are also city guides available in the lobby. It's hard to imagine a better base for exploring this gorgeous city.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2018

Erika

Great location and lovely hosts: we enjoyed our stay. We were situated streetside, which was a little noisy in the evening - nothing a white noise app wouldn’t drown out.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2018

joWH

Small characterful hotel

The hotel has charm and is within walking distance of the historical sights. Our first impressions were excellent but it has an annoying number of faults. There is no reception desk and no daily room cleaning. There is minimal internal sound insulation so you will hear all the comings and goings of fellow guests. Finally, the toilets are an integral part of the room so make sure you only share with someone you feel very comfortable with!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2018

Elisa

Great character and location

The House of Edward is in a fantastic location, the room was large, attractive and clean and self use laundry faciliities a real convenience. I would definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay!

The House of Edward is in a great location, near lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. The room was simple, but had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Billy

Ghent is a wonderful and beautiful city!ghent

Kent is a wonderful and beautiful city!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

House of Edward for a Business Trip

I was travelling on Business and stayed in this wonderful apartment style accommodation close to the centre of Gent. As I had kitchen facilities in my room I was able to cater for myself but could have just as easily eaten in any one of the many nearby cafes or restaurants. Everything I needed in the way of kitchen equipment was provided and clean and I was even surprised by a change of towels on the second of 3 days I stayed there. Wi-fi was excellent and there was a wide range of entertainment available.

I would definitely recommend House of Edward to any travellers who do not require full hotel facilities and will be spreading the word to my colleagues.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2018

Nino

Fabulous

Fantastic hotel: very spacious and clean room, having kitchen in the room was amazing, quiet street still very close to the center. Caroline was very friendly and kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we need. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2018

Lauren

Great place to stay for a few days in a real Ghent neighborhood just an easy walking distance from the old town, university & street markets. Lots of restaurants one block away, also a Carrefours grocery to pick up drinks and breakfast stuff (no in-room service or dining, but tiny studio kitchen with stove-top, microwave, fridge). Recommend that you be adventurous, young and strong (these's no lift, plus a winding wooden staircase), but you will love the young owners, Caroline and Frank, with their cheerful, helpful welcome and excellent English. Enjoy!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great hotel, great location, a little noisy.

The House of Edward was a really great place to stay. We had the studio and it was a lovely, open and bright space. The staff was extremely helpful and check in was a breeze. The location is really good as it is an easy 10-15 minute walk to the farthest attraction. The only downside for us was the noise level at night. Our room was on the 1st floor and we had to have the windows open (no AC). There is a club or something that shares the parking lot and people from the club made lots and lots of noise... till 2-3 AM each night we were there. It didn't prevent us from sleeping, but if you are a light sleeper, it could be a problem. All in all, great stay!

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2018

Noel

NO working tv!

NO Terestrial tv. Streaming only and that does not work! No light in bathroom and no air conditioning, making it a very uncomfortable night!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2018

John

Perfect Location

Perfect location to explore the best of Ghent. Safe, quiet area a few steps from the heart of this vibrant city. If you want a home-from-home you won't get better than 'The House of Edward': excellent facilities and every request responded to in an instant by wonderful Caroline. Very highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2018

Garrett

Good Value

We really enjoyed our stay at The House of Edward. The location is great for walking around Ghent, and the amenities were nice (there's even a free laundry room with detergent provided!).

The only downsides were a small sacrifice in privacy (it's very easy to hear other guests coming up/down the stairs and walking in a room above) and lack of a front desk (though Caroline was available via WhatsApp) but, for the value, we found this acceptable.

We'd definitely stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2018

Karin Illum

Little gem in Ghent

Despite not seeing one person, it was a great place. Super central, clean and very comfortable. I can not recommend enough and will certainly be back

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2018

Verified traveler

Clean Modern Beautiful Apartment

Beautiful Modern apartment with clear instructions how to enter before arrival.

Smooth self check in, clean, modern, beautiful apartment, what more can you ask for.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2018

Paul

Central hotel with modern facilities.

The hotel is in a great location in the centre of Ghent close to restaurants, bars and shops. The river is a five minute walk.
The House of Edward has modern facilities and is incredibly clean.
Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed and seating.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2018

Mr S J

Fantastic quiet comfortable place.

I have been visiting Ghent for 20 years and so pleased to find this place to stay. So much more pleasurable than your standard soulless hotel. I will certainly be back again.

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2018

Katherine

Great base for exploring

Centrally located, clean and comfy - a great base for a weekend trip during unexpectedly cold weather. The electronic code/checking was great.

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Great location & nice room, but faceless service

The good things:
- comfortable and modern room + great location in a lovely city at a reasonable price.

The not ao good things:
Faceless service, all done on key codes etc. I'm not really a fan of this.
We found it to be noisy, rooms not well soundproofed. We got a sewage smell fill our room on a few occasions which was a bit grim. Its as the ensuite is behind the bed, so not completely separate. The smell would occur alongside running water from other rooms so must be where the pipework is connected. Final gripe, coffee machine in room but rations on the coffee and tea. In very short supply as only given one per person for the stay. We got one more when requesting via email but still, just the bear minimum was given. Also I thought the room might be cleaned or turned down but it wasnt.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2018

Deb

Great rooms in the heart of Ghent.

Brilliant location and lovely rooms. Doesn’t have all the usual hotel amentities (reception, bar, restaurant etc..) but if you want undisturbed peace and quiet this is the place to stay. perfect for us.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2018

Febriana

It is an amazing stay with House of Edward.

Location is centrally located in the city centre. It is walkable to all main sight attractions. We flagged a taxi back to train station and costs about 8-10 Euros for 4 only (Cheaper than bus). The room and bed is very cozy and comfortable. Cooking utensils are equipped for us to do some simple meals but I think there is no knife, only bread knife. Owner is friendly when we are requesting for hairdryer or extra oil. I really love this place so much. The only thing is we are staying upstairs so there are stairs to be taken but owner is nice to help us carry our luggage up. There is washing machine and dryer which is a plus point. Overall, it is amazingly nice!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2018

TboTrio

A Cool Experience in Ghent

Great central location in Ghent, with a very comfortable and funky modern room layout and design. Parking in the underground around the corner was expensive . Definitely would not hesitate to go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2017

robin

Fantastic Place To Tour Ghent City Center.

Fantastic place. Very clean comfortable room with clean modern bathroom. It was very cold and enough snow left over to make getting to hotel difficult. Two hour wait for cabs and the tram wasn't running. It would have been very easy to get there via tram from Gent-Sint-Pieters train station but we weren't prepared being travel weary and cold that evening. Also we were a little anxious as we had no phone and didn't have entrance code available. We had to call via hotel entrance keypad and were let in quickly. Room was very warm. Cooking facilities to eat in your room if needed. Sadly,the weather prevented us from using the private ground floor patio but you can see it. There were excellent historical and art photo books in the room and reception area. Also,ample local travel guides. They had snacks and beverages for sale including beer in vending machine. A bottle of Leffe for 1.50 euros ? We didn't take advantage though as there are too many types of Belgian ales available in local establishments. Google Dulle Griet bar which is easy walking distance.Crazy selection of biers. Highly recommend this place. Excellent proximity to all sites. Ghent is a fantastic old world city. You can feel very confident about booking a room at The House Of Edward. I could go on and on.We really liked this place and will stay here next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2017

App

Clean and convenient location

The room and bathroom are clean. Nice location within walking distance to shopping street and other attractions

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

This is a nice hotel in a quiet street but very close to the historical centre. The room was spotless and the bed comfy. There’s no staff on site but they’re easily contactable if necessary. Not that it was an issue but the tv package (movies/entertainment etc that’s advertised) didn’t work...it didn’t worry us as we were too busy sight seeing but if you need your tv fix you might have been disappointed! Overall good value for money

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Fantastic all round. Thank you

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2017

Ken

Beautiful room in a magical city.

We were greeted by Frank who was both efficient and friendly. The room was central to all of the places to visit in Ghent that were on our agenda. Frank even arranged for a car to drive our friend to the airport at 515 am the following day. I highly recommend the House of Edward!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2017

Michael

Comfortable and modern hotel. No elevator!

Very nice hotel. No reception: everything done via mails or intercom connection to some center. But it works.
Other notes:
Plus: good heating; very comfortable bed and bedding. Good shower.
Minus: Two stories hotel, no elevator and narrow staircase. If this is not a problem for you - it's a great place.
Worth noting:
- The TV in the room is KODI TV - not cable. We did not really try to see if it works well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2017

lana

Great hotel close to Center and nice staff

Frank and Emma were great! They let me check in early even though there is no front desk staff. Hotel had everything you need in a room, and very close to all the sites in the center of the city! Amazing hotel for the price!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2017

Jay

The only disadvantage of this hotel is the stairs, otherwise a superb place.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2017

Kalai

Wonderful Stay

We stayed 2 nights here and absolutely loved the area. Although there was no formal 'reception' area, staff accommodated us to leave our bags in the morning so that we could get a full day in the city. The house was just a few minutes walk to the castle and the town and surrounded by great restaurants. We had room #1 with a full patio area and it was lovely.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2017

Jennifer

Beautiful place, great location

The remodel of this old building is stunning. Modern meets rustic and very cozy. However, the “simple self check in” is not simple. Maybe they’re still working out the kinks. It was a bit of a pain, but the call box people were very kind, prompt and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2017

Stefanie

If you want to see the beautiful city of Ghent—Hou

Best place I’ve stayed in Europe!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2017

Susan

lovely gem in the heart of Ghent

Had a lovely couple of days at the house of Edward in the heart of Ghent. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the check in and out was simple using the access code . The only slight niggle was with the wooden floor's you can hear every footstep from the room above but that can't be helped without extra sound proofing. Location was quiet but central just off a lovely square easy access to all major landmarks shopping and places to eat ect... All things considered I would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2017

kim

Great Hotel

so nice experience to Gent mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2017

Gary

Great \"New\" Concept

Hotel of Edward is one of those No reception places, where access for guests is via a code sent before arrival. There is someone on site in case of questions, but otherwise you are on your own. Decor is very modern and minimalist, lots of room, interesting concept for bath and kitchen facilities. Everything works quite well and the bed is wonderfully soft. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2017

Anita

Close to Gent historic centre and great room

Close to the historic centre of Gent St Pieter - 5 minutes walk away. Lots of restaurants and lovely tourist shops (not tacky) within an easy walk.
It was a studio apartment in an historic building. Newly renovated but still retained some beautiful original features eg spiral wooden staircase. Would not be suitable to those guests unable to walk up narrow stairs (I was on the second floor; no lift).
The toilet only had a glass door, so you would need to be sharing with someone you were close with!
I had a keycode to enter and leave the building - there was no check in desk or anyone to discuss concerns (if I had any, which I didn't).
I would highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Gent St Pieter.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2017

Jenny

Nice stay at the house of Edward

Hotel was in a good location. Instructions on which tram stop and directions from there would be helpful. Washing and drying facilities were a great help. Staff helpful. Quiet.
Had a great stay. Loved Ghent.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

Christopher

Great stay!

The House of Edward was very centrally located. Just a short walk to all the major sites around the city. The owners are very friendly and had our room prepared when we arrived. The security in the building makes you feel very safe - the security codes worked perfectly when we arrived. We would definitely recommend other guests to stay at the House of Edward.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Nice little boutique hotel

Great little hotel and the host is extremely nice. I read the other reviews and knew I had to call in advance because there is no front desk.
Downfall will be there are stairs to the room and not exactly that close to the tram station. It would've been better to stay at least 2 nights to make it worthwhile.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2017

Trevor

Efficient self-service hotel

The hotel is very clean and well kept. The system is very efficient, and although there is no front desk, you are given a phone number where you can call the staff. The staff were very helpful and did their best to help when needed.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2017

Stuart

New accomodation in the building. Four or five days before arriving an email arrived with a code which opened the door to the building and the room. Very clean and comfortable. Good location and easy walking to main sights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2017

David

Great Value in Ghent

Exceptional value for money. Good location. Recently renovated to a good standard

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2017

Tony

Amazing stay at amazing hotel

Clean room, friendly staff, great location and awesome 1euro beers from the vending machine. Room was on top floor with excellent view as well, definitely recommended for Ghent!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Kate

The owner was super nice

My boyfriend and I stayed at the House of Edward last month. It was great! The owner was very friendly, we appreciated the chance to do laundry, and it was in a great location. We also really enjoyed Gent as a whole. Probably my favorite stop in Belgium.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great central location

Great central location, Caroline very friendly and informative regarding where to go. The day we arrived there was an issue with the internet controlled main door / room access code system, which was beyond the hotel's control, but did lose us 40 minutes of our short stay whilst we waited for access to our room. It was a one off, and won't stop us going again to this great little apartment block.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great Place to stay in Ghent

Fabulous location. Our suite was modern, light and airy, with a kitchenette.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

I was in Ghent for a business trip and had the option of staying in a more expensive hotel but I chose \"The House of Edward\" based on good reviews online. The overall stay was very good. The check in was smooth. I got a number code on my email about a week before check in and the number worked. The staff was present at check in and helped me with my luggage because the room was on third floor (no elevator). The stairs are narrow and would be difficult for very large suitcases. Despite warning from other reviews that there is no front desk in this hotel, I found that hotel staff was present most of the time in office/vending area. The service was satisfactory with change of sheets/towel every other day and the manager kept asking if I needed something whenever I saw her in the lobby, which gave a homely feel to the stay. The location is very good. It's to the left of Friday Market and pretty close to the canals. This separates you from the noise of night revelers and still keeping you in the vicinity of all the action. There were only two things that made me feel like I should have stayed in the \"Ibis Ghent Opera Centrum\" that was offered to me: 1. Ibis is directly on tram station (Saavnstrat) whereas HOE is about 8 min walk from (Gravensteen) tram stop. 2. There is no AC in the room (not sure if Ibis had one) and it got really hot one night so I opened the windows. That was a bad idea because I was surrounded by some pesky mosquitoes and lost the sleep that night.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

A little more notice on the not staffed

Great room and great location. Either we didn't read something close enough or it wasn't mentioned that the hotel wasn't staffed and we weren't really checking our email. Especially for international visitors that aren't planning on having their cell phone on, more notice would have been helpful. Otherwise, no complaints- great room and would stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Great place to stay!

A very cool hotel with a cool concept! We loved the design and the spirit of the place. The location is perfect. We also liked the vending machine with beer and wine! There is no reception, so you do have to call them before arrival. We had a minor disappointment as well: both hand soap and shampoo dispensers were empty, so we kind of wished there was a receprion to call then and there, but we survived that one night we stayed there. All in all, a place to recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Michael

Great stay.

Great stay. We had the ground floor room with an out-door terrace which was lovely. You are sent a code for the door the day before, which activates at 3pm on the day of your stay - so no early check-in is possible, there is no front desk so it's not possible to leave bags here after checking out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2017

gary

Great place for a no-nonesense, clean, room!

I was a bit concerned that there would be no staff on duty, but absolutely everything about my stay was great. I received an email the morning of my arrival with my room # and access code. Everything functioned perfectly. The hotel location is a block from the main square, so that was also great. The room was clean, the bed was large and comfortable, the bathroom and shower were fine. TV offered dozens of movies and other programming. With so many great restaurants and things to do, you don't want to spend much time at the hotel, so lack of breakfast at hotel was unimportant to me. There is a vending machine with snacks and drinks, including a trappist beer for very reasonable price!

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2017

Christopher

Very nice, a few changes would make perfect.

We visited here for an overnight stay, upon arrival I had to phone the number to get an entrance code as the email was sent while on holiday and I had limited access. The person on the phone was helpful and quick.

Prior to arriving I sent a message regarding parking, and they mentioned that parking was outside the front, well it is, but 3 hours maximum, the overnight paring is underground in a square 2 mins walk away. What should be suggested is park in front of the hotel for 15 mins free to drop off luggage then park in the car park overnight and then return the morning to park for 15 mins to pick up. This should be made clearer.

The TV does not appear to be connected to normal TV, but to a KODI box which allows access to box sets, films and some tv channels, however the interface was confusing and the quality of some of the streams was poor, a guide to the better channels and an instruction manual may be helpful.

The dolce gusto machine also requires instructions for those not used to it.

Room also needed a fan as it got hot, slept ok, but kept window open, then woken up by breeze knocking blind against window making a noise.

Things that were good - Location, decoration, price,

Things that needed improving -
Instructions to use TV
Instructions to use coffee maker
Missing light for vanity mirror
Offer a fan.
Better instructions for those that were parking

Overall, nice boutique room which could be perfect with a few additions.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Stylish at the expense of functional

It's a lovely place, with unfinished wooden floors, and spotlessly clean. But those creaky, unfinished floors are noisy. You can hear every footstep and most of the words. Service isn't good or bad, it's non-existent. There is no staff in the hotel - you get an email with your personal access code to unlock the door and then you're on your own. The room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable, but wouldn't stay there again.