The Ostendian, the brand new 4-star hotel, will open its doors in March 2025

A brand-new 4-star hotel will open its doors in Ostend (Belgium) on March 27, 2025: The Ostendian, the result of a collaboration between C-Hotels and Vastgoedgroep Degroote, will be the very first completely new hotel in Ostend in twenty-five years. The overall concept and branding were assigned to The Brand Guys, Dries Henau, and Yuri Vandenbogaerde, known, among other things, for WASBAR. Their concept was translated into interior design by the Ostend-based design studio BLCN.

The Ostendian is strategically located in the Sky District, between Ostend Station and the marina. The hotel features 113 rooms, including four themed suites. The Ostendian is designed as a hotel experience that captures the essence of Ostend. With the bar as a lively meeting place, a breakfast room – The Ballroom – which also serves as a venue for events to truly become part of the city, and coworking and meeting spaces, The Ostendian aims to be a dynamic hub for both visitors and locals alike.

“Due to its location in the new Sky District, we knew from the very beginning that the hotel had to be more than just a place with good service and beautiful interiors. We aimed to create a concept that would make the hotel a destination in its own right.” says Xavier Vercaemst, Director of C-Hotels.

“We have very consciously chosen to continue expanding in Ostend. It is the only city on the coast where experiences can be enjoyed year-round. This has a decisive impact on the occupancy of our hotels.” ​comments Inge Decuypere, Director of C-Hotels.

The hotel is, therefore, the ideal starting point for exploring the city. The concept and design are inspired from the local culture and the city’s DNA. To describe the style, the designers refer to it as a “contemporary Ostend soul,” paying tribute to Ostend, its people, its artists, its history, and its future. The Ostendian embraces the city’s colors and shapes while inviting visitors to discover the true essence of Ostend through its culture, gastronomy, art, history, and shopping.

From the moment you step into the hotel, you immediately feel like you’re in Ostend—not just any hotel that could be anywhere. This is why there has been intensive collaboration with local organizations, artists, and entrepreneurs.

“We were asked to develop a concept that would make the hotel a destination within the destination. A concept that delves into the soul of Ostend, where guests can taste little bites of Ostend before being sent outside to fully engage with the city. The Ostendian must become a place that grabs you by the collar and drags you through the streets, to the spots where you can taste, hear, and feel the true Ostend. In a world where, in many hotels, you no longer know whether you’re in Barcelona or Brussels, we want The Ostendian to make a difference. It should be a hotel of the city, with an identity that’s impossible to replicate.” said Dries Henau & Yuri Vandenbogaerde, The Brand Guys.

The hotel is set to open on 27 March.

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