Has anyone ever stayed at the Erasmus hotel in Ghent?

Stayed there Nov of 1999 and loved it. Huge room with lots of antique furnishings, nice bathrooms and friendly people. Had a very quiet room overlooking a small garden.<BR><BR>Don't let the fact that it's a one-star scare you - I've been told it's because it lacks an elevator and restaurant. I'd easily consider it a nice 3-star.<BR><BR>Great location a couple blocks from the main sites. Be sure to stroll though the Paterschol (sp?) district for dinner.<BR><BR>There's a very old (and very wordy) post I did about our trip on here. You may be able to find it by searching for "Ghent Trip Report".

Actually, if you seach for "Hotel Erasmus" it'll come up (along with other info). It's titled "Ghent, Belgium: A Trip Report".

Thanks Brian for the information re Ghent's Hotel Erasmus. I will look up your old posting..I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my posting

I have also previously posted info on Erasmus under the thread "Best hotels in Europe".<BR><BR>Remains very high on my list of fond memories - - places I would like to go back to sometime, when I have my wife with me.<BR><BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

Thanks for your reply Rex, I will check out your old posting..

Mary: Stayed at the Erasmus this last May. What fun. Got the 16th century room. Huge with lots of furniture in a medieval clutter kind of way. Overlooks a beautiful little formal garden. Great, convenient location. Friendly sraff, good breakfast, about $120 per night. Reccommend it highly. It is a 15th century building, so, expect some creaking floors and a wayward staircase. Loved it.

You're welcome, mary<BR>

thanks for your posting, joe..

I look for this post from time to time, and I can't believe that I have failed to list the website here.<BR><BR>http://www.hotels-belgium.com/gent/erasmus-gent.htm<BR>

Thanks Rex,<BR>I'm looking forward to my stay in the Hotel Erasmus,<BR>Best,<BR>Mary