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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour health club

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Located near Citadel Park, Holiday Inn Express Gent offers a practical base with a breakfast buffet. Guests enjoy on-site shopping, dry cleaning, and in-room WiFi. After exploring, return to modern comforts like a gym and bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - single
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Electric kettle

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders, 9000

What's nearby

  • Ghelamco Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ghent University Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Citadel Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Flanders Expo - 4 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Gravensteen Castle - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gentbrugge Station - 4 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetaria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ZWARTWIT - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SIXX Skybar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant UZ - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG

Eco-certified hotel near Ghelamco Arena
Located close to Citadel Park and Museum of Fine Arts, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour health club.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and coworking spaces
  • An off-leash area, multilingual staff, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 126 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport, train station, and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Gent Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Gent
Holiday Inn Express Gent Ghent
Holiday Inn Express Gent Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gent Hotel Ghent
Express Hotel Ghent
Ghent Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG?

Self parking is available for EUR 19 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG located?

Situated in the business district, this eco-certified hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ghelamco Arena, Citadel Park, and Museum of Fine Arts. STAM Ghent City Museum is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Pim

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and price were okay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room & great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wai yee tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast; lot's of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and clean hotel although it was quite far from the centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, Ece at reception was amazing - she was all by herself yet managing the desk and the bar with multiple clients with a smile on her face.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wajahat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, helpful staff and all areas clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!!!

It’s was amazing. Good service, clean, comfortable, huge space, coffee machine, nice toilet and there are a lot of charging points.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, comfy bed, easy car charging in basement. Breakfast not brilliant, but serviceable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pilar

Liked: Amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good great location but something i was never experienced in other hotels in other countries was to pay for parking. I think you cross the line
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Holmbach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super and close to the highway

Due to work on the building, it was difficult to find the hotel as scafolding was hiding the logo. But the hotel itselfe was super
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second stay at this hotel and it’s very convenient, being adjacent to the motorway. The staff are always courteous and helpful and the rooms clean, tidy and comfortable. I genuinely have no hesitation in recommending this hotel, or staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly received at reception; clear instructions. Nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
$20 for parking is crazy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible room at night in room 110. Some kind of airco or pump turning on every hour. Didn’t sleep much :( Food was great tho
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Naman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and good. I booked a suite and it had two double bed, a dining table and a kitchennete. We really enjoyed the room as we were 4 people. The only thing was there was no dustbin bag so sometimes we had issues in storing wet dust.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I liked the most was having a small kitchenette. With two little ones, was good to be able to warm their bottles, or prepare some snacks. The room was super clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel, still being finished here and there. Unfortunately we found the hotel suprisingly noisy, there was a lot of noise from the adjacent motorway, and internal noise from banging doors and even people speaking in the corridor. I can't understand this, surely sound insulation is a key part of a modern hotel? The beds were comfortable and staff were very friendly, but I couldn't recommend the hotel because of the noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay in this hotel; comfy modern rooms (USB C!) and easy access to ev charging and major transport routes on our journey brought us back. Last time the breakfast wasn’t brilliant, it was school holidays and very busy, so breakfast area was cramped and options were lean; this time, there was plenty of choice, and as midweek holiday makers we missed early business traffic, so there were no queues for the coffee machines etc. Maybe they could put more staff on to help keep the dining area stocked and clear when it’s busy? It looks like there is some building work happening on site, maybe a larger dining space is in the works?! We took an Uber into Ghent centre for a lovely meal at Du Progres, hotel was convenient and we felt could leave our car charging in safety. 1.5 hours by car to Le Shuttle. Ghent is nearly as pretty as Bruges, and as a lively university town it feels less touristy and full of hen/stag dos!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok stay

Arrived at 2:45 and asked if room was ready (member arrivals from 3pm). Was told it would be at least 30 minutes (which would then be after check-in time). Eventually got into the room at 3:20pm. Came back down at 4:15pm and other families still waiting. 1/2 a toilet roll in the bathroom. Only decaf coffee pods available. No milk or creamer in room. Conditioner hadn't been restocked either. Building works currently ongoing very close- we were woken at 7:30am to the sound of banging and drilling! But it was good value and a decent size room for our family of 4. Breakfast also had a decent selection too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima hotel voor 1 nachtje
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kornelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prima, net en schoon hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacomijntje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gemoedelijk hotel Erg netjes Lekkere douche
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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