Marriott Ghent
I’d never slept in a brothel before. That is, not until my arrival to Ghent in Belgium. How do I know that the Marriott Ghent was once a brothel? There are two swans adorning the outside of this beautiful historic, 150 room hotel. One swan on the outside of the building represents a brewery; two swans – a brothel. Who knew?
Three year old Marriott Ghent, located in Belgium combines the old with the new. Historic location overlooking the Leie River. Luxury Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown

Marriott Ghent combines the best of old and new in historic Belgium building.

Historic Ghent

Everyone has heard of Bruges, Belgium, yet there is a lot of history to be found in the nearby city of Ghent. Overlooking  the Korenlei on the banks of the river Lys canal, the three year old Marriott Ghent seamlessly combines the old with the new. The centuries old building is a treasure to the citizens of Ghent and they are proud of their history and historic buildings. The Marriott Ghent has successfully married old brick walls, while featuring a glass-sided lobby to let the sunlight of Ghent stream in.

Marriott Ghent Lobby in Belgium combines the old with the new. Luxury Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown

Belgium's Marriott Ghent lobby combines the old with the new.

Rooms with a View

My room, #306, a quality room, went for 306 Euro during a May 2010 stay. If you are looking for a canal view, Room #331 offers a good view of the canal. Those on an expense account or with plenty of Marriott points may opt for the Junior Suite with a canal view at 425 Euro. Breakfast, served from 6:30 – 11 a.m. in the half-timbered restaurant had a combination of hot and cold offerings. 

The smoke-free Marriott Ghent has two handicapped accessible rooms, a business center and small gym for working out. If you arrive by car, Marriott Ghent offers underground parking for 19 Euro daily. Social media guests will find the Marriott Ghent on Twitter. You may also follow VisitFlanders on Twitter and become a Facebook Fan of Visit Gent for more information on the area.

Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown stays in Quality Rm 306 Marriott Ghent, Belgium

Quality Room #306 at the Ghent Marriott in Belgium

Marriott Ghent – Great Location

The Marriott Ghent is located steps from the Grand Meat Hall, a place where meat was stored and traded back in the middle ages. It’s also close to charming shops such as the famous mustard shop. When in Ghent, make sure to sample the Gentse Waterzooi soup, Belgium chocolates and stop at the St. Bavo Cathedral to view the Adoration of the Mystical Lamb.

Marriott Ghent +32 (0) 92 339393

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Ghent, 9000 Belgium

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Article written by and photos courtesy of  Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip  I was a guest of Marriott Ghent.