Whimsical home base tucked in one of the city’s most diverse areas, just south of the centre and loaded with bars, cafés, restaurants and galleries.

Posh (but unstuffy) Louis XVI style in rooms is a step back in time (without slackin’ on modern musts like WiFi & plasma TVs).

The name doesn’t lie – a secret courtyard garden awaits. Ask Ben, the gardener, for the key(!).

Rooms are richly decorated in antiques; the dreamy spa is decked out in Alhambra-influenced archways and tiles.

Nestled in the Art Nouveau district and close to public transport for easy access to the city centre.

We’re not sure which is more spectacular, the massive 1884 chateau or incredible countryside.

An easy luggage-tug from the Central Train Station, and stroll able to the shopping district and historic Town Square.

That time you stayed in a 17th century mansion, once home to minor nobility and later housed visiting dignitaries (like, say, the Austrian Emperor).

Inspired by the legend of the Ghentians who wouldn’t quit until the university (next door) started teaching in Dutch (a worthy cause).

Renovated 17th-century palace seamlessly blends elegant style & modern comforts.

Spacious suite offers sleeping and hangout room aplenty.