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7.7

3,311 reviews

Ghent River Hotel

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000, Belgium

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Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Ghent River Hotel

Welcome to the Ghent River Hotel, your charming 4-star retreat nestled in the heart of Belgium’s captivating city of Gent! Positioned just a stone's throw away at Waaistraat 5, our delightful hotel is only 0.7mi from the vibrant city center—perfect for those who want to explore the cobblestone charm of Gent without being in the thick of it. With prices starting from just $114, your stay at our lovely hotel will have you feeling like royalty without breaking the bank!

At Ghent River Hotel, we want to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast before you hit the streets! Take advantage of our amenities including complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, and a delightful garden space where you can unwind. Whether you're here for business or leisure, we’ve got you covered with room service, meeting facilities, and even a sauna to melt away your cares (for an extra charge, of course). And with 3,311 reviews from guests praising our service and atmosphere, you know you're in for a treat.

After a day of exploring the picturesque canals and historic architecture, retreat to the comforts of your air-conditioned room or enjoy a drink on our sun deck. Our friendly 24-hour front desk staff is here to cater to your every need, ensuring that your stay is as memorable as the sights you'll see. Dive into the beauty of Gent while making the Ghent River Hotel your home base for an unforgettable adventure!

When it comes to unwinding after your adventures around Gent, the Ghent River Hotel offers a variety of rooms designed to cater to every traveler's needs. From our cozy Standard rooms ideal for solo travelers to spacious family-friendly suites with breathtaking canal views, you’ll find a perfect spot to rest your feet. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern comforts to ensure a homey atmosphere during your stay. With options accommodating anywhere from single travelers to large families, you’re sure to find a spot that suits your crew perfectly!

And let’s not forget about the added touches that make your stay with us oh-so-special! With a continued focus on hospitality, you'll find a warm atmosphere and attentive staff ready to assist with any inquiries. Imagine kicking back on the sun deck with a refreshing drink in hand, as the canals shimmer in the setting sun. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, why not challenge yourself at the fitness center? After all that exploring, a little workout is a great way to rejuvenate before heading out to enjoy Gent’s vibrant nightlife.

Whether it's for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a bustling group trip, Ghent River Hotel places you right in the middle of it all. Explore wandering streets filled with history, indulge in exquisite dining at nearby restaurants, and immerse yourself in a city brimming with art and culture—all just a short stroll away. there's always something new to discover in this enchanting city! So pack your bags and prepare for an exhilarating experience filled with unforgettable memories at the Ghent River Hotel.

Closest airports

Antwerp International Airport

33.2mi

Brussels Airport

34.8mi

Ostend-Bruges International Airport

38.3mi

Lille Airport

43.2mi

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

52.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Executive Double or Twin Room in Ghent River Hotel

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Executive

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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double executive is 237 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus desk, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , safe, bathrobes, and slippers and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Executive Double or Twin Room in Ghent River Hotel

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Executive, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Executive Double or Twin Room, a spacious and stylish accommodation measuring 269 sqft, ideal for 2 adults seeking comfort and luxury. Enjoy amenities such as a private bathroom, minibar, coffee machine, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and complimentary toiletries, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room in Ghent River Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Room Deluxe With Views

Standard Double or Twin Room in Ghent River Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Room Standard

Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Fitness center

Minibar

Wheelchair accessible

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious Deluxe Double or Twin Room, boasting a generous 323 sqft. Unwind with a cup of coffee from the convenient in-room coffee machine, or relax in front of the flat-screen TV after a day of exploring. Enjoy the added luxury of a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and plush bathrobes.

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Family, 3 Bed

430 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The family room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 3 beds.

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Budget, 2 Bed

130 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe Suite

1 King Size Bed

Minibar

Tea/Coffee maker

x8

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x5

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Standard, Double, Canal View

1 Double Bed

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Luxury

1 Double Bed

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Family

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Budget

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

7.7

3,311 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

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Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Marius

8.2

January 2022

The room and the bathroom were spotless. The breakfast was surprinsingly rich in options and we appreciated them all. Korenmarkt is 5 minutes away and Friday Market is one minute away from the hotel.

The acoustics of the rooms. We enjoyed the sex making noises coming from the room above (she was a screamer) in combination with the loud conversation in the room next to us. Next morning in the breakfast hall, we tried to match the faces of the people to the noises heard the evening before. What a fun game! We played it two mornings out of five.

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Ian

8.2

August 2023

Very good location, quiet, comfortable, hassle-free stay. Upgraded to "luxury" room in old warehouse end of the hotel, and definitely worth it for the space and view.

Room needs some maintenance. General wear and tear is obvious; chipped light fitting, hook hanging off bathroom door, and insect screen detached from window frame. Repaired that myself temporarily, but mosquitos already in room when we arrived. Lots of small plastic containers still used for toiletries and replaced daily, so not much sense of environmental awareness. Was confused to be asked to "add a breakfast" to the booking when ours already included one. Had to double check we weren't overcharged.

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Jan

8.2

June 2023

Good location, right next to the Friday market in the historic center River view from our room 24/7 reception

Good breakfast but would appreciate a little more variation from one day to another Indeed, sound isolation between the rooms and between the room and the corridor is an issue. A returning comment here. Why is nothing been done about that by the hotel management? (we were talking one evening, normal, when a neighbor started banging the wall) Daily change of towels (unnecessary and a waste of resources)

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Angela

10

May 2023

Hotel was in a fantastic location, just off the main square in the city centre and a walkable distance from Ghent Dampoor train station. Always someone on the reception desk .... always very helpful. Hotel very clean & bright. Very comfortable mattress on the bed All of the hotel staff that we encountered were very polite & helpful at all times. Breakfast was just amazing .... a huge choice every morning... beautifully presented & always topped up for people coming at a later time. Lovely bright rooftop breakfast room with great view of the river. Room very clean & spacious. Bathroom good size with large step-in shower ...... and a hairdryer attached to the wall. Fabulous for drying hair in front of the mirror. Shower was great .... easy adjustable height & good power. Tea/coffee/milk always topped up when requested.

The only little thing we didn’t like, was that the double room we booked, was two single beds pushed together ..... which meant a gap between the mattresses inevitably occurred each night of our stay, with my arm or leg getting caught down it. The two beds together though, made for a good sized ‘double’ bed .... unlike some very small ‘double’ beds we have encountered at other hotels.

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Chaya

10

January 2023

We arrived in middle of the night and we were so tired that we just went up to the room. When we got there we saw that it was without view to the water, but we were tired so we went to sleep and in the morning i went to the reception and the manager was very nice and switched our room for us. The breakfast was good. In general they had great costumer service, and all the staff was very friendly and helping. It is in a great location, walking distance to all main sights.

It would have been better if it was written in booking that not all rooms have view to the canel\ water.

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David

9.1

May 2023

This is a modern hotel, just off the big market square in Ghent. It's minutes' walk from the water and the main drags - so a super location, but itself in a quiet back square, so it's a bit more tranquil. The breakfast buffet is phenomenal, as is the breakfast room with views onto the rooftops of Ghent! Our bedroom was also great. We were on the top floor the windows covered two walls, so the room was wonderfully bright and airy which we really liked. The bed was comfy and we really enjoyed our two nights here.

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Peter

8.2

July 2023

The hotel is in a great location close to the pedestrianised centre of Ghent with many restaurants nearby. The staff were great, the breakfast was excellent and the beds comfy.

We booked two standard rooms: 119 had been fully refurbished but 214 was dated, particularly the bathroom which had a bath with basic shower over, not what you expect in a 4* hotel. Soundproofing between rooms could be upgraded. The Aircon system worked fine but was fiddly to use (no instructions in room).

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James

8.2

April 2023

Ideally located, good communication throughout the process & nice little sun trap patio for a quick beer stop. Staff were friendly enough & the fact we could check one of the two rooms in early was helpful for a quick turnaround.

The room was randomly set to 30.5 degrees so very hot initially....& the AC unit itself a little strange so it didn't kick in to reduce the temperature back to a more manageable level. Also the toilet hadn't been properly cleaned.

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Patty

10

July 2022

good location & a grocery right across the square. Loved the ground floor terrace outside with lots of tables & chairs. there is a lobby at entrance & also another large 1 with 2 sections to it off of the ground terrace & bar. the bar had fair prices/the same as bars in town. umbrellas in lobby. no problem getting ice from the bar. can check out & leave your luggage in an open side room by the bathrooms. English tv stations. bathroom supplied bar soap, tubes of body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, & bath gel.

in July there was a heat wave. I asked 2 housekeeping staff how to operate the ac controls & it was ok (not as cold “as I prefer”) also, rooftop terrace is locked & only accessible if you eat breakfast(which my husband did 1 day & said it was fabulous)

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Margaret

10

September 2022

A very friendly welcome, despite the fact we were so early. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely, the bed comfortable and the bathroom exceptional. It was spotlessly clean. Inside the fridge were free soft drinks, also tea and coffee. There was a good choice for breakfast with cooked breakfast being cooked on the spot. The location was great, just 2 minutes walk from the main square but very quiet. Would advise reserving parking, although there is free parking nearby.

There was nothing to dislike.

Points of Interest Around Ghent River Hotel

Attractions

Gravensteen Castle (Castle of the Counts)

0.2mi

Graslei and Korenlei

0.3mi

Ghent City Center

0.3mi

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

0.5mi

Jerusalem Church (Jeruzalemkerk)

23.9mi

Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde (Begijnhof)

23.9mi

De Halve Maan Brewery

23.9mi

Sint-Janshospitaal (Saint John’s Hospital)

24mi

Old St. John Site (Site Oud Sint-Jan)

24mi

Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk)

24mi

Burg Square

24mi

Belfry of Bruges (Belfort van Brugge)

24.1mi

Brussels Beer Project

30.4mi

Het Zuid

30.9mi

Brussels City Museum (Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles)

31mi

Amenities of Ghent River Hotel

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Ghent River Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Ghent River Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Ghent River Hotel?

Should you choose to stay at Ghent River Hotel, the doors are open for check-in between 03:00 PM and 11:30 PM. Kindly check out by 11:00 AM.

What are the rates at Ghent River Hotel?

For Ghent River Hotel, room prices kick off at $114. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What types of rooms does Ghent River Hotel offer?

There are three types of rooms available at the Ghent River Hotel: Standard Double or Twin Room, Executive Double or Twin Room, and Deluxe Double or Twin Room. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 2 adults. The room sizes range from 215 sqft to 323 sqft, and the bed sizes vary between double and queen size beds.

What activities does Ghent River Hotel offer?

At Ghent River Hotel, guests have a range of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can relax and rejuvenate in the sauna, which provides a serene and calming environment. For those looking to socialize and unwind, the bar offers a welcoming ambiance to enjoy a refreshing drink. Fitness enthusiasts can stay active and keep up with their workout routines at the fitness center. The hotel also offers a sun deck, where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings. Moreover, the hotel provides walking tours, allowing guests to explore and discover the charming city of Ghent. With these amenities, guests have a variety of options to make the most of their time at Ghent River Hotel.

Which payment methods are supported by Ghent River Hotel?

Guests at Ghent River Hotel can pay for their stays using cash, as well as other convenient methods such as Visa, Mastercard, and Bancontact.