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Hancelot

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Vijfwindgatenstraat 19, Ghent 9000, Belgium
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Hancelot
Ranked #12 of 84 Ghent B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Almere
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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A warm welcome, great atmosphere, and your car parked 'in-house' (max. 3 cars). Look at the photos, and see what you get: a really large room( most of hem), and modern bath-room. All our questions about the city centre (not really nearby, we took a cab at 10 euro) were answered with great detail, and a drink came with it.... More

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Netherlands
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I stayed at the Hancelot hotel for three nights with a friend. When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by a very friendly and nice employee, who welcomed us with a drink. He told us we got a free upgrade to a larger room because we were staying three nights. Then he proceeded to give us a town... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
27 April 2012

Thank you for your kind words on the friendly service, the cleanliness of the room and the lovely décor of this historic hotel. With regards to the location: indeed, this Charm Hotel is located in a quiet street where every now and then a car passes by during the day. At the end of this street, you have a large... More

USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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The common spaces are gorgeous. Very elegant and spotlessly clean. Our room was on the 4th floor - a bit of a hike, but nothing major - it was a small, sweet attic room, simply but beautifully furnished. The desk staff was very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was fine. Our only issue was the lack of carpeting in hallways and... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Indeed the rooms have the authentic wooden floors from 1840. This has the disadvantage of being a little noisy. Therefore we ask our guests at check-in to wear the slippers that we provide in the room. Regretfully not everybody does so. That we do not put carpet in the rooms is a personal choice from us. On one hand, carpet... More

Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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I stayed at Hancelot for one night as part of a solo trip through Belgium (Brussels, Bruges, Ghent). It was a larger B&B with 3 separate floors of rooms. I was on the 3rd floor. If you are carrying a lot of luggage, I would request a room on the lower floors. Overall the service was friendly, helpful, and courteous.... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
26 March 2012

Thank you for your kind words on friendly staff and service! Indeed behind the green garden of Hancelot, there is a school located where the children play for 20 to 30 minutes during weekdays before the school starts at 09:00 hrs. Sorry to hear that it disturbed you. I actually enjoy hearing them play, sing and laugh! It is only... More

Berlin, DE
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

The Hancelot Hotel made our stay in Gent so wonderful. It is a unique place where every detail is thought of and handled with beauty and care. We were delayed by a transit strike and they graciously allowed us to change our reservation without a fee. Our room was very spacious, decorated beautifully and filled with antiques. The staff is... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Thank you for your kind words! Indeed we had a small problem with the electricity falling out. Luckily the problem has been found and resolved. Thank you for your understanding and looking forward to welcoming you again! More

Milan, Italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

I stayed at Hancelot for just one night on a business trip, but felt immediately charmed by the atmosphere. The person that welcomed me at the reception was extremely kind and helpful. The entrance hall feels like entering in another world, beautiful, comfortable and relaxing. Extreme care to all the details and pleasant organization of the spaces. The room was... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Indeed our Charm Hotel is a bit "hidden away" in a side street opposite the park. Behind the facade of a beautifull town house, you will find the elegant decor that used to be the mansion of a Baron & Baroness and their family. The advantage of being a bit "hidden away" in a side street of the city centre,... More

London
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

This is the third time we have stayed at the Hancelot Hotel and we continue to enjoy their hospitality. From the welcome drink infront of the lovely fireplace to the smell of fresh croissants in the morning - everything is first rate. We had a deluxe room on the first floor this time which was very elegant (although the shower... More

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Martin Rijbroek, Owner at Hancelot, responded to this review
10 February 2012

It was lovely to welcome you again for the third time! Just some tips to make the right choice of roomtype. First of all when choosing a roomtype, keep in mind that there is no elevator is this monumental building. All rooms have a private bathroom, a cosy sitting area and a large bed of 2,10 metres long. The Charm... More

St Albans, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

We loved everthing about the Hancelot: the unique atmosphere of a large period house; the delightful, friendly owners; excellent breakfasts; unbeatable location in a quiet street, just 50m from the tram service into the historical centre. As there is no lift and the standard rooms are all on the third floor, older guests would be well advised to book one... More

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Lancashire
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Everything about this elegant hotel oozes class, from the classical music piped discreetly into the opulent entrance hall to the comfortable wing chairs and stripped wood floors of the bedroom. The excellent breakfast is taken in a huge drawing room lit by candles and decorated with objets d'art. You are greeted with a complimentary drink and given careful advice on... More

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Vijfwindgatenstraat 19, Ghent 9000, Belgium
Price range (per night):* INR7,318 - 11,258

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