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Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium

8.1

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Ghent River Hotel

The elegant Ghent River Hotel, located in the shopping district of Ghent, a 25-minute walk from Music Center De Bijloke, features views of the city. One will enjoy a lobby bar or fitness classes and a summer terrace, while the 4-star hotel also boasts stunning setting only a few minutes from the 10th - century Gravensteen Castle.

Situated within a 400-metre distance of Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles, the property is in the heart of Ghent. Graslei Street is at a medium distance from the charming River Ghent, and Deurne airport is 65 km away. There is STAM - Ghent City Museum a 25-minute walk from the accommodation. Gent Ottogracht bus stop is located 5 minutes away from Ghent River Hotel.

This perfect property has 94 rooms appointed with a multi-channel television, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making facilities. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels to enhance your stay.

The River Ghent goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a gym with a wide range of sports. Corporate travellers will benefit from a meeting room and a business centre available on site.

A buffet breakfast is offered in the breakfast room. The cosy bar is also available. Entr is located next to this Ghent hotel and serves international dishes, about 400 metres away.

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Amenities

Main Features

Wi-Fi
24-hour services
Express check-in/ -out
Fitness/Gym
On-site Dining
Meeting facilities
Child-friendly
Breakfast

Facilities

General:

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Dining:

Electric kettle
In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Leisure & Sports:

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Fitness centre

Services:

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room Amenities:

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Free toiletries
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Cots
Carpeted floor

Policy

Check-in: from 15:00 until 23:59

Check-out: until 11:00

Map

Local Attractions

Attractions

Vrijdagmarkt (150 m)
The House of Alijn (200 m)
Baudelopark (300 m)
Toreken (200 m)
Caermers monastry (250 m)
Dulle Griet (150 m)
Kraanlei (250 m)
Post Plaza Shopping Center (550 m)
The Big Cannon (150 m)

Airports

Deurne (62 km)

Train stations

Trainstation Ghent-Dampoort (1.1 km)

Reviews

Our reviews

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8.1 /10

18 reviews

8.5 /10

James

2022-09-06

8/10

There were perfect location and staff for a very enjoyable stay. Loved a mini bar, central heating, iron and ironing board in the room.

Peter

2022-07-14

8/10

Thank you for a good stay at this Hotel.

Melvin

2022-04-06

8/10

The hotel was BUDGET and fairly clean, everything was fine. The local staff was helpful. Its location was central, within walking distance of Toreken House.

John

2022-03-31

8/10

I loved staff and rooms here. Courteous employees were at the reception desk. The room was quiet, with a riverside view.

Connor

2022-03-20

8/10

Quaint, relaxing with a good reception. Decent staff at the reception desk and free Wi-Fi.

John

2022-02-18

8/10

We loved our stay; the staff and location were excellent. Restaurant on site was lovely.

Ray

2022-02-04

8/10

Gorgeous breakfast, staff is outstanding! The property has a brilliant location, short walk to centre of Ghent and Vrijdagmarkt and the tram.

Nathan

2021-12-12

8/10

Staff and rooms were very good, I loved that. It was a relaxing hotel in a lovely area.

Harvey

2021-11-30

8/10

The weather was lovely, had relaxing stay. There also was paid parking and nice pool. Location in the middle of Ghent. Btw, went to city centre, located within walking distance of the hotel.

Lionel

2021-11-02

8/10

Breakfast was nice hot, staff was funny, place was tidy. The bar area was lovely, I loved it. The beach was amazing. This hotel met the demands in every way, recommend...

Joan

2021-09-17

8/10

Absolutely perfect staff were eager to help and took care of me. The room was warm with a lovely bed and clean bathroom. The downstairs bar was good and the drinks were good. Handy location, within walking distance of out the.

I had cold breakfast; it could be way much better.

Laura

2021-09-09

8/10

Very affordable room with comfy bed, well-trained staff, excellent internet. Overall clean hotel, good service.

Richard

2021-06-04

8/10

The hotel was unusual, as you can expect from Ghent. And it also had incredibly beautiful view. Pleasant enough staff we were amazed with.

The bathroom was dirty.

David

2021-06-01

8/10

Romantic view, HELPFUL service, exceptionally comfortable beds. Breakfast is reasonably good, plenty of food.

Matt

2021-02-16

8/10

got double room as expected, appreciated it. only 10 min walk to downtown.

Alfred

2020-10-08

8/10

we thoroughly enjoyed this deluxe place and its unbeatable location. we got the deluxe double room and it was large. they serve breakfast for eur 20 per person.

Beds were hard.

2020-03-20

8/10

The staff was helpful, breakfast was amazing and location was perfect. Soup Lounge is within short walking distance to the hotel. We visited such places as gravensteen that were really close to the venue.

Gerald

2020-02-18

8/10

Good choice of restaurants to eat close by, like de acht zaligheden that was only 5 minutes' walk away. Central setting of the hotel. Short walk from graslei...