Imagine: you step into a beautifully decorated Valentine suite at Van der Valk Hotel Gent. Rose petals are spread across the king-size bed, heart-shaped balloons are scattered throughout the room, and the bottle of bubbly is chilled. Everything is ready to make this weekend an unforgettable experience.

With the Valentine's package of Hotel Gent, you don't need to plan anything yourself. Enjoy a romantic 3-course dinner at Restaurant Cocotte in the evening, stay overnight in a comfort room, and start the next morning leisurely with the live cooking breakfast buffet in Valentine's theme.

On February 14 and 15, the breakfast buffet is available until 12 noon, so you have extra time to snooze and enjoy the morning with just the two of you. In the meantime, you can relax in our wellness area or together the exploring historic streets of Ghent and make new memories.

Do you want to make it extra special? Upgrade to the fully themed Valentine's suite, have a love box, bouquet of flowers, or romantic package delivered to the room, or plan a relaxing massage at the Weleda City Spa. Small details make a big difference and make your loved one shine extra.

Valentine's Day is not just for couples. Who says love is limited to February 14th? In 2026, you can also celebrate it with friends or for yourself. On February 11th, we are organizing high-level speed dating. Literally, meet other singles through an event from Blooming Dates, and who knows, you might even find your Valentine.

Or put Galentine’s Day on the agenda this year. On February 13, 2026, celebrate the love for your best girlfriends. Think of a creative pottery workshop, a cozy evening with heart-shaped pizzas, pink mocktails and chocolate fondue, and lots of fun. This way, February becomes a month full of love, in whatever form.

Valentine's gifts don't need to be big or expensive; it's about meaning. This year it's all about sharing and experiences: an intimate dinner, a romantic overnight stay, or cooking together and enjoying being together.

Small, personal gifts are just as valuable: create a jar full of love with handwritten notes, gather your favorite photos in a photo book and write your memories alongside, or surprise your partner with a cozy evening full of homemade treats and a romantic atmosphere. This way, giving a gift becomes an experience in itself.

The stress of last-minute Valentine’s is really unnecessary. Van der Valk Hotel Gent takes the work off your hands, so you can focus entirely on each other—whether it's your partner, friends, or yourself. With romantic dinners, Valentine’s packages, special suites, spa moments, and creative experiences, there's always a way to celebrate love. And the best part? This year, it can last an entire month.

Posted on 20/01/2026