# Famous Landmark Lodging The Tazu Rous Hotel Gent is Built Around a Famous Belgian Train Station By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-12 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazu-rous-hotel-gent References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hotel-gent/22892/) & [hotel-gent.net](http://www.hotel-gent.net/) The Tazu Rous Hotel Gent is a [one room retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dover-george) that will leave its guests with no excuse for being late to a rendezvous as they will be sharing their space with an extraordinarily punctual guest -- a giant, 100 year old clock. Built on top of Belgium's famous Ghent Sint-Pieters [train station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noxx-hotel-marburg), the suite has one of the best views in the city and overlooks the streets from 75 feet above the ground. For traveler's who like to take in the [historical landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-hotel) of each city they visit, this lodging option will certainly tickle their fancy. After all, you can't get much more up close and personal with history than by sleeping right beside an enormous culturally significant artifact all night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Landmark Lodging:** There is a growing trend of creating unique lodging experiences by incorporating famous landmarks into hotel designs. - **Historical Tourism:** The trend of historical tourism is gaining popularity, with travelers seeking out accommodations that offer proximity to cultural artifacts and landmarks. - **Vertical Architecture:** The use of vertical architecture in hotel designs is a trend that provides guests with stunning views and memorable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can tap into the trend of landmark lodging by partnering with historical sites and landmarks to create unique and immersive hotel experiences. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the popularity of historical tourism by promoting accommodations that offer proximity to famous landmarks and culturally significant artifacts. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the trend of vertical architecture in hotel designs, creating innovative and visually captivating structures that provide guests with unparalleled views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport.md) - [Reimagined Landmark Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegraph-hotel-tbilisi.md) - [Modernized Landmark Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kozmo-hotel-suites-spa.md) - [Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-bem.md) - [Luxe Windmill Accomodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moulin-rouge-windmill.md) - [One-Star Hotel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-hotel-riklin.md) - [Traditional Southern-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-de-la-luz.md) - [Luxe Heritage-Inspired London Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-hotel.md) - [Luxe European Train Routes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-to-portofino.md)