Brief
1898 Porter’s House hotel in Ghent offers Harry Potter‑themed boutique experience
The Ghent boutique hotel features magical décor, a custom scent and a family suite, according to its manager.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Independent reported that the 1898 Porter’s House boutique hotel in Ghent, Belgium, is styled with Harry Potter‑inspired details and luxury amenities.
What happened
The hotel, part of the heritage 1898 brand, offers a four‑room townhouse with dark wood, deep‑red hues and "midnight black" painted hallway doors. Guests can stay in a Porter’s family suite that includes a terrace, sauna and plunge bath.
What the reports add
According to the article, the property has a custom scent diffuser called “Freyr,” described as an “abundance spell” with patchouli, amber, vetiver and myrrh. The manager, Damien Brunin, said the hotel has ordered 200 floating candles for a large spiral staircase ahead of Halloween. Other features include secret doors that open with a twist, an "honesty bar" with a hidden library, and a cocktail bar named 1898 The Cobbler, which the writer compares favourably to the Leaky Cauldron.
What was said
Damien Brunin told Independent, "We have already ordered 200 floating candles for this staircase for Halloween."
How it came about
The hotel is a recent addition to the 1898 boutique brand, which refurbishes heritage properties. Felo previously covered Harry‑related events, such as a baby born during a Harry Potter screening (baby born during Harry Potter screening) and a format change for the Harry Potter play (Harry Potter play shortened).
Key facts
- 1898 Porter’s House is a boutique hotel in Ghent, Belgium with Harry Potter‑themed décor. (independent.co.uk)
- Hotel manager Damien Brunin said 200 floating candles have been ordered for the spiral staircase. (independent.co.uk)
- The property features a custom scent diffuser called “Freyr” with patchouli, amber, vetiver and myrrh. (independent.co.uk)
- A family suite includes a terrace, sauna and plunge bath. (independent.co.uk)
- The hotel includes secret doors, an honesty bar with a hidden library, and a cocktail bar named 1898 The Cobbler. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Harry Potter fans will be spellbound by this Ghent hotel haunt”
