Ghent River Hotel

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Ghent River Hotel
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Overview

Located approximately 15 minutes on foot from the Rabot, the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel features wooden beams as part of its decor and provides guests with a sauna, a sun deck, and a shared lounge. The smoke-free hotel lies in a shopping area, 2.1 km from such cultural sights as The World of Kina Museum.

Location

This Ghent hotel boasts a stunning location just a 5-minute stroll from Gravensteen Castle and in proximity to the Holy Corner. The perfect River Ghent is only 150 metres from Gent Ottogracht bus stop and only 250 metres from the Dulle Griet. Guests might as well visit Zondernaampark, which is merely a 10-minute stroll away. Located not far from the accommodation, Saint Nicholas' Roman Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.

The River lies within a 1-km distance of Train Ghent-Dampoort train station.

Rooms

The soundproofed rooms comprise a sunny terrace, and offer free wireless internet and a flat screen TV along with a mini fridge bar, coffee and tea makers. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer and shower caps, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations. Ghent River Hotel also offers panoramic views of the city from the room windows.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served in the reception area. Drinks are available at the lobby bar. You may walk 5 minutes to Soup Lounge or eat by Babbelut, located nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Leisure & Business

The hotel will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. Corporate travellers will benefit from a meeting room and a conference space available on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 25 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Dutch
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:94
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe King Suite
  • Room size:

    40 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Family Room
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Budget Double Room
  • Room size:

    12 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna

Room view

  • River view
  • Water view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Ghent River Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 71 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.2
✈️ Distance to airport 61.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Deurne, ANR

Location
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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Sint-Veerleplein 11
Gravensteen
420 m
Square
Korenmarkt
550 m
Grootkanonplein 5
Dulle Griet
210 m
Academiestraat 1
Augustinian Monastery
410 m
Ghent City Center
600 m
Werregarenstraat
Graffiti Street
430 m
Museum
Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles
400 m
Church
St James' Church
220 m
Museum
The House of Alijn
270 m
Vrijdagmarkt
Vrijdagmarkt
230 m
Public Building
Ghent City Hall
540 m
Historic Site
Great Butchers' Hall
480 m
Botermarkt 17
Mammelokker
480 m
Restaurant
Himalaya Restaurant
250 m
Restaurant
Osteria Al Sikulo
40 m
Restaurant
Prince
300 m
Restaurant
't Klokhuys
250 m
Restaurant
Ankara
290 m
Restaurant
Babbelut
100 m
Restaurant
ABA-jour
240 m
Restaurant
Panda
240 m
Restaurant
De Acht Zaligheden
210 m
Restaurant
Sushi Palace Gent
330 m
Restaurant
Brasserie De Jacob
100 m

Reviews of Ghent River Hotel

8.1 /10
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2362 reviews
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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-equipped, featuring amenities like coffee makers and basic decor.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located in the city center, near St Bavo's Cathedral and Gravensteen castle, enhancing accessibility to attractions.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast buffet includes fresh pastries, cheeses, and local items, recommended for diverse tastes and excellent views.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast priced at €21 with attentive service; staff efficiently assist with inquiries and needs.”
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  • W
    William
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 10 Feb
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    freshly baked pastries
    fine river view
    noise issue
    sleep disruption

    The best part was the breakfast with freshly baked pastries and a fine river view 🥐 Only downside was the noise from adjoining rooms, which affected my sleep a bit.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 09 Feb
    Great
    8.2

    Optimal location to the city centre - everything was within walking distance. Friendly staff and nice, clean room. Breakfast was good with a large selection. Missing products were replaced immediately....  

  • Wrote a review on 08 Feb
    Perfect
    9.8

    Plenty and delicious dinner !!! Enough for a stopover.

    There is nothing to complain about...ah the parking is a little bit complicated and expensive 21Euro...

  • R
    R.
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 08 Feb
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining10.0
    8.0
    awesome breakfast
    central location

    a warm family-friendly stay with really good breakfast overlooking the city

    Clean, comfortable room, friendly service.

    Double Or Twin Room Canal View
  • Wrote a review on 10 Dec
    Great
    8.8

    Location is well close to the center. Hotel is in a quiet location. Small beautiful garden to sit outside

    I think breakfast is too expensive

  • Wrote a review on 01 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    The breakfast was great, the staff was very quick to refill and clean everything

    The bathrooms were not properly cleaned or after a day we were there then not at all, towels were laid ready but neither toilet, wash basin or shower cleaned. That's what we said at the reception. I must say that was inadequate for the chambermaids or cleaning staff.

  • Wrote a review on 28 Nov
    Great
    8.4

    Very good location, nice clean hotel, friendly staff

    google gave the incorrect locationj for the hotel, took some time to find it.

  • G
    George
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 26 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining5.0
    8.0
    clean room
    great location

    This hotel was a perfect match for getting around Ghent with great value for money. The room was very clean and spacious, made our stay enjoyable. If you're visiting, make sure to check out the nearby sights on foot.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • Wrote a review on 24 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    Great location, pleasant river view from room, helpful and friendly staff

    Room carpets and bathroom floor felt dirty and bed was too soft

  • Wrote a review on 22 Nov
    Perfect
    9.2

    Beautiful modern and comfortable rooms where you can feel at home. There is also a very nice courtyard. The location is such that one can get to all sightseeings within walking distance.

    Unfortunately we could only stay one night and had to leave early in the morning. We thought that was a great pity.

  • Wrote a review on 18 Nov
    Great
    8.8

    the location was close to city center

    card key did not work. Room was dirty (used towel on floor, used shampoo bottle on sink). Hotel was very loud (very little sound insulation). Shower was extremely small -- kept accidentally turning off the water as I turned around in the shower (kept bumping the handle)

  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.0

    Excellent location, pleasant, helpful staff, good breakfast; good public underground car park nearby

  • J
    Joseph
    United States
    Wrote a review on 23 Oct
    Perfect
    9.0

    beautiful location, minutes from friday market square. and only 15 minutes walking to downtown. perfectly clean room plus air conditioning, complimentary wi-fi and coffee.

  • Wrote a review on 16 Oct
    Perfect
    9.4

    It was local to the pretty canal front with all its restaurants and bars and shops. You only to walk 2 mins and you were near some life. Location was good.

    There wasnt much i didnt like about the Hotel, i guess if I thought about it long enough i could come up with something but that in its self says a lot

  • Wrote a review on 23 Sept
    Great
    8.2

    Great location, nice rooms, well managed

    Breakfast could be better, should have: steam iron in room, clock radio with ipod dock in room, better lighting in room, coffee/tea making facility in room

FAQ about Ghent River Hotel

What is the distance from the 4-star Ghent River Hotel to Ghent city centre?
Ghent city centre is reachable within a 10-minute walk from the 4-star Ghent River Hotel.
Which landmarks are closest to the Ghent River Hotel?
Guests of the Ghent River Hotel can visit Dulle Griet Beer Hall (only a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation), or Gravensteen Medieval Castle placed 10 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel?
Guests of the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel can take advantage of parking.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the reception area of the hotel.
At what time can I check-in at the 4-star Ghent River Hotel?
At the 4-star Ghent River Hotel, you can check in from 15:00 till 23:59.
At what time can I check-out at the hotel?
You can check out of the hotel from 11:00 till 11:00.
What payment methods are available in the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel?
At the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel, you can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and Bancontact.
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Ghent River Hotel offer?
The 4-star Ghent River Hotel offers such room types as Family Room, Deluxe Queen Room, and Deluxe King Suite.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Ghent River Hotel?
Top locations of the 4-star Ghent River Hotel include a storage for belongings, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
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