Ghent River Hotel

Property class: 4
City-center Ghent hotel with bar/lounge

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Located near a train station, Ghent River Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ghent. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$124 nightly
The total price is $148
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Bathroom

Premium Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with red bedding, a round table with a chair, and a picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Canal View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room with Canal View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a picture on the wall.

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room, Canal View

  • Canal view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a double bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a red throw blanket.

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.

Premium Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Budget Room - Twin/Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room - Twin/Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Premium Room - Twin/Double

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Premium River Room - Twin/Double

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe River Room - Twin/Double

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Premium 3 Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Family 3 Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Family 4 Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, brick walls, a large bed with red bedding, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Map
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Korenmarkt Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive
  • Evergem Station - 11 min drive
  • Sleidinge Station - 14 min drive
  • Ghent-Dampoort Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Café 't Kanon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Cassis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪'t Vrijdags Gevoel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café De Welkom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sabor a Buenos Aires - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ghent River Hotel

  • Located near a train station, Ghent River Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ghent. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness center, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (753 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 per person

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Ghent River
Ghent River Hotel
Hotel Ghent River
River Ghent
River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel
Ghent River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Does Ghent River Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ghent River Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ghent River Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ghent River Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ghent River Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ghent River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Ghent River Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, jet skiing, and water skiing. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a fitness center.

What's the area around Ghent River Hotel like?

Ghent River Hotel is located by the river in Ghent City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Friday Market Square and 6 minutes' walk from Gravensteen Castle.

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Reviews

Ghent River Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as extensive, delicious, good, abundant, varied, and amazing. (29 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Only disappointed was the noise from the construction taking place next to the hotel. This started at 7am and was quite disruptive. Did not know about the building works before we travelled. However, this would not have put us off as the hotel was lovely and very conveniently located
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. The hotel is in a quiet location and yet only steps away from the centre and all popular spots.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Bedding was exceptional, reception extremely friendly, helpful and efficient. Gym equipment a bit tired. Overall will definitely stay there again.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Nice and safe hotel for tourists.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a brilliant hotel - modern yet historic and very central
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and a nice room.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Staff was rude when we arrived. Cool old room but the floors were noisy, so it was not ideal for kids. No hot water at all when getting ready one day. God breakfast.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Good accommodations and very gentle service.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I like the area of the hotel, the quietness of the hotel and the staff hospitality.
Verified review

6/10 Good

We expected a great experience from our stay, but left underwhelmed The location is great The room is original and nice and breakfast was good What was underwhelming? The bar was behind the reception desk, not a nice and relaxing feel The shower soap was empty after one shower When visiting the toilet, it was to cramp for my wife, let alone me, a very average height person River view, yes, if you try and are tall Toilet smelled as it took odor of other toilets in the hotel Lights in bathroom are poor and there is no air circulation in the bathroom The clothes closet in the room is rather hard to open and close And when we left and they asked how did you enjoy your stay, our answer was, underwhelming Their response, ah yeah
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in the heart of the city

What a lovely hotel in a great location in the very heart of the city. The staff were superb.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for visiting old as tea in Ghent, Belgium. Staff were very friendly and helpful.!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very central hotel, very clean staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again, rooms cleaned every day! Can’t fault it at all
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, nice rooms, comfortable bed, good breakfast. What’s not to like!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy hotel in a great position. Public parking close by. Staff didn't seem interested in supporting with your queries
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location, but tucked back a block so was very quiet, even with a big festival going on. Staff was friendly and helpful - would recommend :)
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Location is great. However, it is possible to hear everything on the room nearby.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is clean, comfy, and reasonably priced with an excellent location. I can see the Ghent River from my room and access St Bavo's Cathedral within walking distance without the hustle and bustle. The staff is friendly and very accommodating on late check-ins and early check-outs.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Ghent

The room was fabulous!! Right along the river!! So beautiful. The breakfast was amazing and well priced. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Convenient location, bit dated vs the photos, air con wasn’t working properly so very warm night
Verified review

8/10 Very good

My room was underneath the restaurant and so rather noisy. Great location in an old building so you have to make allowances
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Good location. A/C isn’t working good looks are program to turn off after few hours
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Outdated interior and old, smelly wall-to-wall carpets, gym (fitness room) is a tiny and narrow room squeezed with some equipment, barely space to use anything. Breakfast is ok, good standard. Staff is friendly.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

First, this comment applies to all hotels in Ghent, if you are traveling in the summer time and you need AC, I highly recommend calling ahead your hotel and directly point blank ask if they have AC. I speak from a bad experience. And by AC I mean your room will not be cooler than 68 degrees Fahrenheit at best (or 20 to 25 Celsius). Now regarding, The Ghent River Hotel, this hotel has AC in each room which is a must in the summer time. The hotel is in an excellent location. You can walk everywhere. However, beware that you need an Uber or Taxi ride, these ride shares might not be able to reach you depending on the hotel location. The Ghent River Hotel is right at the end of the allowed area. We stayed in a 3 bed room that was very spacious and clean. The overall state of the hotel is that while modern, some things are outdated. For example, the elevators are very cramped and slow. The rugs in the common hallways are outdated. Some walls could use some maintenance and in the rooms the furniture is early 2000s to mid 2010s. Also, bring your charger or wall plug in connector as there are no modern USB charging stations in the rooms. also, beds are rather hard so if you are expecting a soft bad beware of this. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. So this made up for some of the other details that were not as polished. Overall it was great value for the cost. As a family, we would stay again at this hotel and would recommend.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Central location

Our room was upgraded to a suit in the old part of the hotel. The room was very spacious but quite dark. Check in was a challenge as although we had booked a B&B rate reception was adamant that our booking was room only. Luckily the app showed breakfast was included and they eventually accepted it. Breakfast had a good selection but was very busy. The hotel has a central location Nice big bathroom