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A recently renovated apartment, Shelter 7 offers accommodations in Ghent. Complimentary Wifi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and room service for guests.
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7.9Good
(72 Ratings)
"The property has a really unique design and layout that really adds to your stay in Ghent. The interior is comfortably furnished with a relaxing feel. The terrace is also a lovely spot to sit in the s..."
A recently renovated apartment, Shelter 7 offers accommodations in Ghent. Complimentary Wifi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and room service for guests.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Things to know
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
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Ratings and reviews
7.9 / 10.0
Good(72 Ratings)
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7.0 / 10.0
A brilliant but slightly impractical art piece in the centre of Gent
Shelter7 will appeal to the sophisticated visitor who appreciates art, architecture and interior design in the wabi sabi spirit.
Vincent was a superb host. The bed was also very good. High-end toiletries. The location, very convenient. The experience will stay with me a long time and I am grateful for it.
The designer made many aesthetic choices that others might question and some may even ridicule. I loved the overall look myself. The worn-out things add tons of character. But you soon realize it was not designed for the traveler.
Quite simply, this is not a comfortable or practical place to stay, nor is it big on health and safety.
Be prepared for fireplace smells, uneven floorboards and uncomfortable furniture.
The shower and bathroom sink is in a tiny room with minimal surfaces for your things. The noren in the bathroom doorway is gross. And the stairs to the bedroom are just plain murder.
The flaws are not deal-breakers, just things to beware of. Shelter 7 rocks hard despite them.
4.0 / 10.0
Falsely Advertised & Disappointing Attitude
Location is fantastic and the city is really great. The apartment has some nice stylistic features and the main bed is comfortable. The terrace is a pretty nice place to sit and relax if the weather is good.
This apartment is falsely advertised almost to the point of being a scam and it really ruined my enjoyment of it. The host's attitude was awful.
I was visiting Ghent with a friend, so I filtered for 2 bedroom places. This came up and looked good, when booking it I clicked to option for 2 people, 2 double bedrooms (although even the 1 person option showed 2 double bedrooms).
We get there in the afternoon and are getting shown around, get to the end and I'm asking, where's the second bedroom? The response I get from the host is "if someone books for 2 people we assume they're a couple so we don't make up a second bedroom, you need to click 3 people to get the second bedroom. I can make it up for you tomorrow but you'll have to pay another €30 per night". I said I've read the listing cover to cover and it doesn't say any of that, just 2 double bedrooms. Basically didn't agree but said he'd check the listing and revert back.
Never heard a word from him. I checked the listing even then and it still said 2 double bedrooms (although no doubt they'll change/deny it after seeing this review).
We just got on with it as we didn't want it to dominate our trip, but every time I was in that place it just made me angry. If it was an assumption they made and they made it right the next day I wouldn't have minded too much, but the attitude of the host was rotten. I simply wouldn't have booked it if I'd have known it wasn't 2 bedrooms as advertised.
Other than that, the three flights of steep stairs get old very quickly, and there's very limited amenities (didn't spend much time there so that wasn't the end of the world).
10.0 / 10.0
A relaxing stay in a truly unique and very cool townhouse
The property has a really unique design and layout that really adds to your stay in Ghent. The interior is comfortably furnished with a relaxing feel. The terrace is also a lovely spot to sit in the sun. Finally, in terms of location, you are a stone’s throw away from the very centre of the city.
7.0 / 10.0
Lovely aesthetic for a really unique comfortable stay
The location, the inspiring deco, the unique aesthetic, and our host was so kind and welcoming. Very interesting learning about the space through the eyes of the decorator. The beds were by far the BEST on our long trip, very comfortable and relaxing. The view from bedroom is superb.
The tea pot was moldy due to previous tenants, just one inconvenience as we couldn't have tea in the morning. Be wary the floor is made up of natural buckwheat grains, and so if you had a baby, it probably wouldn't be ideal. Also the bathrooms could use with better air filter as it does get humid and smelly. would be nice to have a foot towel for shower. Just a little more care to the functional aspects of the apart for a better stay.
7.0 / 10.0
Beautiful but not practical
The property was visually beautiful. You could really appreciate the work that had gone into creating it. The road itself was very quiet, peaceful and the only 'disturbance' was the lovely chiming of the clock tower.
Although it was such a beautiful property, sadly it lacked a few essentials and practical necessities which made it difficult for us to fully enjoy our stay. Upon checking in, there was some confusion about previous guests who'd left their luggage to collect later, and the cleaners were leaving as we checked in. Therefore it was perhaps human error that hand towels were missing in all the bathrooms and kitchen, making it awkward to dry your hands or dry any dishes in the kitchen. It was also missing a shower matt for the floor after you'd had a shower.
Despite booking the accommodation for 4 people, it was missing extra cups/glasses so it felt perhaps a little disorganised? The kitchen was tiny, and we had initially hoped to cook that evening, but it really wasn't set up to prepare anything more than hot drinks and maybe something small. It was a pity as we were only staying one night so wanted to enjoy the property the entire day/evening without needing to venture out for food at an additional expense. Overall it wasn't a big issue, but perhaps we may have booked somewhere else with a bigger kitchen if we'd known we couldn't cook in there.
The bathrooms, again very pretty, but maybe not practical in terms of how small the sink was and the bathroom mirror not ideal if you are getting ready and it was obscured by frosting.
Parking seemed a bit awkward. On the initial listing it said it came with parking but upon further inspection it was 40€ for the day, but we managed to park in the multi-story car park around the corner which was 20€ for the day, so perhaps a little expensive?
Vincent checked us in, and he was very polite, showing us around, however as it was time dependent on our check-in perhaps self check-in would be 'easier' but the opening/closing of the entrance door would make this difficult [but it was also a little difficult to understand].
5.0 / 10.0
Nice place, but worn out a lot.
Located very well.
It was not tidy at all. E.g. Check the toilett downstairs.
10.0 / 10.0
mindful and reflective
The experience the owner created
10.0 / 10.0
Exceptional
It was a long-awaited vacation in Europe, Ghent was the first city on our route, the flight was in the evening, Christoph met us at 11 pm, was in touch all the time and was so kind that he walked us to the parking lot and explained and showed us everything. Ghent is a fabulous city, the apartment only strengthened this impression, it is not just an apartment, it is a work of art, harmonious, worthy of Ghent. Not only did we get comfortable accommodation, the comfort of the bed was beyond anything we could have hoped for, our son was delighted with the secret bed... but also an adventure beyond the ordinary, a different way of looking at life. We drank all the wonderful coffee and no less wonderful tea that Christophe left for us on the terrace overlooking the carillon tower. I think that this housing can be considered one of the attractions of Ghent.
9.0 / 10.0
a lovely experience
it was a really unique place to stay. fun to stay somewhere so different.
nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Zen vibes, in a beautifully designed place right in the center.
Centrally located in the heart of the center. Shelter 7 was a welcome retreat that soothes the soul. The Zen styling and ambiance helped make it a wonderful stay in Gent. Would highly recommend it and would happily return.
10.0 / 10.0
One of the best places I’ve ever stayed!
Everything!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful apartment right in the center of town
This is not just a usual apartment, it's an experience. Very different from everything I knew, yet very beautiful and wonderfully furnished with kind of minimalistic equipment. It creates an allover feel-good atmosphere, plus it smells relaxing. Perfect location right in the city center, yet quiet due to the side street. Vincent, the Host, is super nice, everything was totally uncomplicated. Highly recommendable.
The WLAN worked very well, unfortunately it doesn't always reach the attic (where the master bedroom is located).
8.0 / 10.0
Super verblijf gehad, midden in t centrum, goede parkeergelegenheid. Fijne bedden en leuke inrichting!
De locatie, en de bedden waren top!
Misschien iets meer kopjes, glazen en bestek
5.0 / 10.0
Mooi maar niet praktisch.
De bedden waren goed, en faciliteiten werkte perfect. Ook een zeer mooi ingericht appartement. Host was een zeer vriendelijke, aangename man.
Veiligheid en het zeer onpraktische van het appartement. Alles is fancy gemaakt maar niet praktisch. Dit gaat van de toegang en hoe je het appartement moet verlaten (op knoppen drukken om deur open te doen en dan opnieuw om ze te dicht te houden als je buiten bent) tot hoe de voorzieningen overal gelegd zijn. De badkamerdeur is een doek die letterlijk aan een tak hangt die telkens als je er passeert op de grond valt. Je kan de badkamer dus ook niet op slot doen.
De trap naar het bovenste verdiep is gevaarlijk mits deze smal is en geen zijkant heeft. Ook heeft het bed bovenaan een uitstekende voorkant waar je iedere keer tegen wandelt en jezelf aan bezeerd. Het tweede bed boven is niet voor wilde slapers, minste dat je beweegt bots je tegen de zijkanten (bed licht in een soort bak) of tegen het schuin plafond.
Voor jonge mensen en vooral een jong koppel is dit een leuk appartement om eens te verblijven. Voor mensen op leeftijd of die iets praktisch en comfortabel willen, absoluut niet.
Had er meer van verwacht. Design is leuk en mooi, maar een appartement moet praktisch blijven.
7.0 / 10.0
Top! Met een paar verbeterpunten zou het uitstekend zijn!
Charme/uitstraling, locatie en bedden
Verwarming duurde erg lang voordat deze op temperatuur was.
Keuken werd al aangegeven dat deze eigenlijk niet geschikt was voor koken, maar was sowieso niet geschikt voor koken omdat er geen afwas spullen of middelen waren.
7.0 / 10.0
Situation exceptionnelle -certains points à revoir.
La top situation du logement
Le design
L'endroit apaisant
Il n'y a PAS de parking sur place (car zone piétonnière et nous ne le savions pas) alors qu'il est indiqué le contraire dans le descriptif de Booking. Malgré plusieurs prises de contact, l'hôte n'a pas été très clair sur ce point.
Manque de nettoyage à certains endroits, poussières, coulées d'eau sdb et wc, maintenance wc du bas.
Escalier très raide voire dangereux pour la chambre 2 personnes au 3ème niveau.
Simple demi rideau pour la sdb : adieu l'intimité si plusieurs personnes dans le logement.
1.0 / 10.0
sehr zentral gelegenes Objekt, für einen Aufenthalt eine Zumutung
Das Objekt liegt sehr zentral.
Es handelt sich um ein etwa dreißig Jahre altes Objekt, für dessen Vermietung auf minimalste Erneuerung gesetzt wurde. Nichts ist gepflegt, alles verdreckt, verstaubt, einfach unwirtlich. Matratzen liegen auf dem Boden. Mücken kleben an den Wänden. Das obere WC hat eine oben und unten offene Schwingtür, das untere ist praktisch unbenutzbar. Licht kann nur über eine zentrale Stelle "gesteuert" werden. Im gesamten Objekt gibt es lediglich zwei benutzbare Stühle, 2 weitere Holzhocker (1 im Haus, 1 weiterer auf der Terrasse) sind bestenfalls als Objekte zu sehen, benutzbar sind weder die, noch eine Konstruktion Esstisch. Die Küche verdient den Namen nicht. Auf der Terrasse wird man von Mäusen begrüßt. Der Hausherr betrat das Objekt zweimal ohne vorherige Ankündigung. Beim ersten Mal hatte er die sich stapelnde Post dem Haus entnommen. Beim zweiten Mal nahm er unsere Anwesenheit billigend zur Kenntnis und meinte: "Ich dachte, Sie seien nicht da". Kurz darauf verschwand er in einer Holzvertäfelung des Erdgeschossraumes, die sich als Kellerabgang erwies. Am Abend wurde der einzige Zugang zum Haus von ihm zu einer Theke für ein jährliches Straßenfest verbaut. - Endgültig im falschen Film fühlten wir uns, als der Vermieter noch zweifach äußerte, er wisse nicht, ob er an dem Festabend das (wir meinten an uns vermietete Haus!) abermals betreten werde.
6.0 / 10.0
Mooie locatie maar faciliteiten zeer beperkt
De locatie was perfect, middenin de stad, parkeren kan bij de Kouter (circa 45 euro voor 48 uur) of Centrumparking. De matrassen liggen heerlijk. Unieke inrichting en sfeer. 4 Etages voor jezelf klinkt ook heel ruim (was het niet) en prettig.
Wij vonden het niet fris ruiken binnen. Het toilet beneden was niet schoon, het prullenbakje zat nog vol afval van de vorige gasten. Balkon/terras kan wel een fijne stoel gebruiken, dit zat echt niet lekker. Living heeft een bank die erg laag is (opstaan is voor oudere mensen denk ik een uitdaging). Keuken (2e etage) voldoet echt niet als je zelf iets wil maken, er zijn 2 pannetjes en de ruimte is héél klein (net als de badkamer op etage 3). Wij misten een normale spiegel (er hangt er eentje maar dames: neem zelf iets mee want het is donker en je kunt er niet recht inkijken!), iets om je toilettas neer te zetten en je handdoek op te hangen. Tot slot is de trap naar de slaapkamer op de 4e etage echt heel steil, met je koffer naar boven of beneden is ronduit gevaarlijk. Het was heel warm en we sliepen met ons 3tjes. Op de foto's lijkt het alsof er 2 dubbele bedden zijn in 2 aparte ruimtes, dat is niet het geval!! Er is een tweepersoonsbed en in dezelfde (warme) zolderkamer een apart glopje in de muur met 1 matras. Dit hebben wij niet eens geprobeerd, zo benauwd en klein... we hebben door de warmte en muggen (tip: hor) slecht geslapen. Domper want het was echt een bijzondere plek en de locatie kon niet beter. Wij zouden hier niet terugkomen.
9.0 / 10.0
Geweldige locatie in het hartje van Gent
De Japanse inrichting was geweldig en perfecte om tot rust te komen
Het beddengoed was iets te warm op warme nachten
3.0 / 10.0
Juste pour une nuit mais nous n’y retournerons pas
L’emplacement près du centre
L’appartement malgré son esthétisme n’est absolument pas pratique. Les escaliers sont très raides, la salle de bain n’est pas fonctionnelle : pas de porte avec vue sur les voisins !!! Lavabos minuscules sans miroir notamment pour se raser. La cuisine est minuscule et pas pratique du tout. Le rapport qualité /prix n’est absolument pas justifié.
8.0 / 10.0
Aangenaam verblijf.
Zeer rustgevend inrichting en stijl. Pake ligt pal in het centrum.
Zeer kleine badkamer en keuken.
10.0 / 10.0
Rustgevend en zeer comfortabel in hartje Gent...
Vooral de rust in de gehele accomodatie beviel me enorm. Het complex is zeer goed geïsoleerd en voorziet in alle denkbare comfort. Al van bij het binnenkomen viel de Japanse stijl van de accomodatie me enorm op. Er is ruimte om tot jezelf te komen. De indeling in het smalle complex is uiterst goed bedacht. Het bed was heerlijk om in te slapen.
8.0 / 10.0
Mooi centraal.
De centrale ligging is het sterkste punt.
De site vermeldt appartement met drie slaapplaatsen. In feite gaat het om een twee
persoonsbed en een matras in een open kast. Daarbij is het appartement verspreid over drie etages. De helft van het huis is een vide, waardoor het bewoonbare deel klein is.
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