Ghent River Hotel
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Ghent River Hotel
Nestled in a bustling park of the city, approximately a 10-minute walk from Zondernaampark, the 4-star smoke-free Ghent River Hotel offers a sauna, a sun deck, and a shared lounge. Located 2.3 km from the 19th-century Citadelpark, this elegant hotel features 94 rooms with views of the city.
The hotel is situated only 400 metres from the Patershol and within 25 minutes' walk of the Museum of Fine Arts. The River is notable for its stunning location a stone's throw from the Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles. Guests can reach the Late Saint Nicholas' Gothic Church, which is 700 metres away. The accommodation is about 5 minutes on foot from Gent Ottogracht bus station.
The allergy-friendly rooms have a television, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. They are appointed with a writing table, and also feature a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making equipment.
This Ghent hotel will also help you keep fit with fitness classes at a gym available on site. There is a meeting room and a conference space available for corporate travellers.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the reception area at the perfect River. Gastronomic options include a lobby bar. This cosy bar has a lounge. Himalaya Restaurant treats guests with Asian dishes and lies just around the corner from Ghent River Hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- Fitness/Gym
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
- Breakfast
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- 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
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- 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
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Toreken (200 m)
- Ghent City Hall (450 m)
- Saint Nicholas' Church (550 m)
- Gent South Shoppingcenter (1.2 km)
- Saint Pieterssquare (1.8 km)
- Belfry of Ghent (550 m)
- Achtersikkel & Grote Sikkel (450 m)
- Saint Bavo's Cathedral (600 m)
- ICC Ghent (2.4 km)
Airports
- Deurne (62 km)
Train stations
- Trainstation Ghent-Dampoort (1.1 km)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
James
2022-09-06
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
Thank you for a good stay at this Hotel.
Melvin
2022-04-06
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
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
Quaint, relaxing with a good reception. Decent staff at the reception desk and free Wi-Fi.
John
2022-02-18
We loved our stay; the staff and location were excellent. Restaurant on site was lovely.
Ray
2022-02-04
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
Staff and rooms were very good, I loved that. It was a relaxing hotel in a lovely area.
Harvey
2021-11-30
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
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
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
Very affordable room with comfy bed, well-trained staff, excellent internet. Overall clean hotel, good service.
Richard
2021-06-04
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
Romantic view, HELPFUL service, exceptionally comfortable beds. Breakfast is reasonably good, plenty of food.
Matt
2021-02-16
got double room as expected, appreciated it. only 10 min walk to downtown.
Alfred
2020-10-08
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.
T.
2020-03-20
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
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...
Frequently asked questions
- 🌇How far is the Ghent River Hotel from the centre of Ghent?Ghent downtown is reachable with just a 10-minute walk from the Ghent River Hotel.
- 🚗Does Ghent River Hotel offer parking?Yes, during the stay at Ghent River Hotel guests can use a car park.
- 🚎What transport stations are close to the elegant Ghent River Hotel?The closest bus station to the elegant Ghent River Hotel is Gent Ottogracht (about a 5-minute walk away).
- ❓What is the check-in and check-out time in the Ghent hotel?Check-in time at the Ghent hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
- 💵What is the price for a room at the hotel?At the hotel, a room price starts at €96.
- ❓What payment methods are used in the Ghent River Hotel?Payment methods in the Ghent River Hotel include:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Bancontact
- 🚪What room types are offered in the elegant Ghent River Hotel?At the elegant Ghent River Hotel, guests can choose among the following room types:
- Twin Room
- Family Room
- Deluxe Queen Room
- Deluxe King Suite
- Budget Queen Room
- Standard King Room
- Executive King Room