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Ghent River Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Daily full breakfast (EUR 22 per person)
Located in the heart of Ghent City Centre, the Ghent River Hotel combines relaxation with practicality. Guests can rejuvenate in the sauna, stay fit at the gym, or handle work at the business center. Free in-room WiFi and consistently helpful staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Premium Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Triple Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Canal View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room, Canal View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ghent Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Korenmarkt Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ghent-Dampoort Station - 17 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café De Welkom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ghent River Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Red Rooster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Veneris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪André Aperobar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ghent River Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Ghent City Centre
Consider a stay at Ghent River Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Ghent River Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ghent River Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ghent River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ghent River Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ghent River Hotel located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this hotel is steps from Friday Market Square, Big Cannon, and Statue of Jacob van Artevelde. House of Alijn and Toreken are just steps away. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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