Located in the centre of medieval Ghent, Monasterium PoortAckere is a serene hotel housed in a former nunnery. Built in a neo-gothic style the property dates back to 1278. The 45 guestrooms are located in three separate buildings and are furnished in natural tones with simple wood furniture. While respecting the building's history and neo gothic architecture, rooms offer the comfort of modern amenities including cable television, direct-dial phones, Internet access and coffee and tea making facilities. Private bathrooms have hairdryers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can explore the former monastery and absorb its tranquil atmosphere, or relax with a coffee and newspaper in the enclosed garden. The chapter house is also open for evening meals on Fridays and Saturdays when guests can enjoy a menu of typical Belgian dishes beneath the beautiful neo-gothic arches. Multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can arrange airport transport and lock valuables in the hotel safe-deposit box. The hotel has several conference rooms available to suit business guests and small groups, and secure parking is available for around 5 EUR per day. Ghent's attractions are within easy walking distance from the hotel, including Pont St Michel, a bridge which offers stunning views of the old town (300 metres). The medieval houses of the Quai aux Herbes is 350 metres away, and the restored medieval castle, Château des Comtes de Flandre, is 600 metres. Brussels Airport is 65 kilometres (40 miles) from the hotel, around 60 minutes by car.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

City tax

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

St. Nicholas' Church 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gravensteen 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Belfry of Ghent 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Stadhuis 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Saint Bavo Cathedral 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Het Huis van Alijn 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ghent University 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Museum of Fine Arts 1.7 km / 1 mi
Stedelijk Museum voor Actuele Kunst 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Jules Ottenstadion 4.2 km / 2.6 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Monasterium is Brussels (BRU Brussels Airport) 56.5 km / 35.1 mi.