We had a wonderful stay in Ghent thanks to Ruth and Etienne. The place was exactly what we were looking for. It has some old world charm, so if you are expecting luxury and modern, this isn't for you. The common areas are very lovely. The place is a 10 minute walk to the tram stop, and a 20-minute walk to the city center, which we didn't mind walking each day. It is in a quiet neighborhood with only occasional street noise. Its not close to cafes and shops, but that was OK for us. We were there in late April, so the weather was perfectly cool so we didn't have to worry about heat or air. I didn't even notice if there was AC.