Name: Ghent River Hotel
Address: Waaistraat 5, Binnenstad, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, Waaistraat 5, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $112 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Hotel Ghent River Hotel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beer, shopping and food – Check location Waaistraat 5, Binnenstad, 9000 Ghent, Belgium – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beer, shopping and food – Check location

*8.2* Ghent City Hall: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.4* Toreken: only 2 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

*8.4* Friday Market: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*7.9* Design Museum Ghent: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*8.3* Great Butchers' Hall: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.3* Old Fish Market: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*7.6* Graffiti Street: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.7* Gravensteen Ghent: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)

Loved the river view and quiet. Very helpful staff! Great restaurants in the vicinity also.

Sacha, Netherlands

Great location & excellent breakfast. Room was spacious.

Kelsey, United States of America

Beautifully style room, superb location and very good breakfast

Erwin, Netherlands

Totally surprised at the scale (largeness) of Ghent, a miracle of a city.

James, United States of America

Breakfast quality and price Bathtub River view (in case of riverside room)

Eat, Japan

comfortable beds, very quiet at night, location is perfect, good for 1 night

Valeriia, Netherlands

Location on the river was great. We also loved the rooftop deck with views of the river at breakfast.

Polina, United States of America

It was in a brilliant location, cleaniness of the room was OK but not perfect.

Marton, Hungary

Location was great. Pricing was great. Staff was awesome!

Michael, United States of America

+ I was able to book the room easily + the hotel is located at a convenient spot.

Maurits, Belgium

9.1

Excellent location!
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Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
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What guests loved the most:
“Loved the river view and quiet. Very helpful staff! Great restaurants in the vicinity also.”

Sacha Netherlands
“Great location & excellent breakfast. Room was spacious.”

Kelsey United States of America
“Beautifully style room, superb location and very good breakfast”

Erwin Netherlands
“Totally surprised at the scale (largeness) of Ghent, a miracle of a city.”

James United States of America
“Breakfast quality and price Bathtub River view (in case of riverside room) ”

Eat Japan
“comfortable beds, very quiet at night, location is perfect, good for 1 night”

Valeriia Netherlands
“Location on the river was great. We also loved the rooftop deck with views of the river at breakfast.”

Polina United States of America
“It was in a brilliant location, cleaniness of the room was OK but not perfect.”

Marton Hungary
“Location was great. Pricing was great. Staff was awesome!”

Michael United States of America
“+ I was able to book the room easily + the hotel is located at a convenient spot.”

Maurits Belgium

This hotel blends an industrial history with elegant décor and modern facilities. Ghent River occupies several former factory buildings, less than half a mile from the Botermarkt. It features a sauna, gym free Wi-Fi and a riverside terrace.

The rooms at Ghent River Hotel have a TV, minibar and a modern bathroom. Some of the rooms include original features such as high ceilings or wood- beam ceilings.

The House of Alijn is only 900 feet from River Hotel. Gent-Dampoort Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. The center of Brussels is 40 minutes away by car.

Each morning a buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room which features panoramic views of Ghent. The buffet includes croissants and pancakes as well as bacon and scrambled eggs.

Binnenstad is a great choice for travelers interested in beer, shopping and food.

This is our guests' favorite part of Ghent, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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An Inside Look at Ghent River Hotel

Ghent River Hotel is overlooking the river Leie, and it is the only hotel in Ghent that can be reached by boat. Just a stone's throw away from the city centre. This elegant hotel is a combination of two historic buildings: a renaissance house from the year 1518 and an old cotton factory dating back to the year 1857. Some rooms still contain specific details of this old factory. The hotel is famous for its stunning breakfast room, situated at the top floor, with a sun terrace. On the ground floor you can enjoy a drink in the cosy bar or on the quiet patio. And you can use the sauna and gym. Or you can hire bicycles a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beer, shopping and food – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Ghent’s old town is watched over by three belfry towers and a cathedral, home to The Adoration Of The Mystic Lamb altarpiece. Explore the medieval center that winds past the Leie River.

Closest Landmarks

Friday Market
0.1 miles
Dulle Griet
0.1 miles
Toreken
0.1 miles
The House of Alijn
0.1 miles
Graffiti Street
0.2 miles
MIAT Museum
0.2 miles
Gravensteen Ghent
0.2 miles
Glass Alley
0.2 miles
Great Butchers' Hall
0.2 miles
Old Fish Market
0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Deurne Airport
32.8 miles
Zaventem Airport
34.8 miles
Ostend-Bruges Airport
38.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staff were great, room was lovely and breakfast set you up for the day. Lovely little courtyard area to sit in with drinks. ”

Michael

United Kingdom

“We had a river view room which was great. The bed was huge and comfortable. Breakfast was good, staff were very nice. Great location for the city!”

David

United Kingdom

9.1

“Breakfast and hotels location”

Philip

United Kingdom

9.5

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From 3:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 12 years is charged EUR 20 per night when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged EUR 20 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged EUR 50 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Ghent River Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guest are requested to contact (or leave a comment in the Special Requests box) the hotel if they require an extra bed in their room.

Breakfast is served during the following hours:

6:30 am – 10 am during the week
7 am – 11 am on weekends

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Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Sacha
Netherlands
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Loved the river view and quiet. Very helpful staff! Great restaurants in the vicinity also.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Min
Switzerland
8.3

“A nice stay.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom accessories were not consistently provided.
Location

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 17, 2019

Sheila
United Kingdom
9.6

“Enjoyable stay in a comfortable hotel close to centre of Ghent.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could be a little bit noisy at times during the night.
Very comfortable beds.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 16, 2019

Jeff
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No free parking

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 15, 2019

Manik
Belgium

7 helpful votes
5.4

Fair
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Im sorry it doesn't have that 4* standards

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 13, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
6.3

“Don't pay good money to come here. You're at the mercy of thoughtless others.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
One enormous issue was noise. We were treated to the sounds of people having sex in the room next to us, not just female sighing, but the slap-slap-slap of body on body, and then a little later the sound of gentle gagging. We could even tell what language the people were speaking. The next night, the same thing, just a different sort of set of sexual practices..at 4:30 in the morning! We were also treated to the sound of families quarrelling and of TV programs, as well, of course, as the deafening amplification (during Saturday evening) of some festival, one stage of which was set up outside the front of the hotel. And we were in the renovated, quiet rooms, at the back, over the river! The second issue was the restaurant's clear policy (we saw it both mornings) of refusing to re-supply items on the breakfast buffet -- with an hour and a half left before breakfast closed. At 9:30, no cut fruit (or fruit salad) left, no yogurt left, and one morning, no salmon left, and when I asked for more fruit, the server went into the back, and then shyly came back and told me there wasn't any more. I made a bit of a fuss. "Oh, those pesky American women again," I'm sure was what her boss's disapproving gaze meant. More fruit eventually was produced -- for me, only, on a little plate. This kind of thing is entirely out-of-line for a hotel charging close to 200 euros a night (and 21 euros per person for breakfast). Finally, the fitness centre is something that exists as a concept, on the website, only. Don't pay good money to come here! You're at the mercy of thoughtless others.
The room itself was very nice. And the check-in process was pleasant.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Kelsey
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was dark and plain, and the beds were very firm and uncomfortable.
Great location & excellent breakfast. Room was spacious.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Anne
United Kingdom
10

“Ghent was a lovely city and it was great to stay in a hotel so centrally placed near all amenities.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
My friends got some TV noise from their neighbours in the early hours due to football.
The quality of the hotel was excellent and superbly placed.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.3

“Nice place, expensive for what it is.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No car park which is a pain I knew it when I booked so not a criticism just worth keeping in mind. Pillows were so lumpy and the dressing gowns seemed a few years old. First world problems I know!!!
The hotel is quaint and we did only spend one night there so maybe not enough to comment on all the facilities. I do feel though that the location is what you are paying for rather than the hotel itself. It’s just slightly above average.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 30, 2019

Michelle
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Central, clean and confortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is very central. More of a business vibe, but clean and comfortable. Our request for a river view was honoured, easy check in.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Gammadeltasigma
Netherlands
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I used the hotel only to sleep as during the day I was wandering around the city. However, during nights, it was very noisy because of the other guests and the proximity of clubs.
Nice position of the hotel in the city center of Gent.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 25, 2019

Olivier
France
Age group: 35 – 44
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Special Offer- Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice old factory with large rooms, nice breakfast place on the rooftop and friendly welcome. I strongly recommend this hotel.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

SashaR
Netherlands
4.6

“Wish I'd booked Airbnb”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room looked nothing like the pictures. It was 60s ish decor. Clearly a split between the old/new building. The noise between the rooms and from outside and the corridors was quite terrible coupled with no air conditioning - not ideal. I could quite literally hear someone taking their morning ablutions. The bathroom had no ventilation and had a orange and green tinge between the tiles, a sign of mould. During our 3 night stay a ring of stain on the sink stayed the entire time. Fitness centre is a joke - a store room with a treadmill inside! Staff looked persistently bored and couldn't help. Coffee was bad and kettle leaked everywhere. If you leave your bags there's no guarantee you'll get them back, just a room with everyone's luggage inside and no tags or lock.
Great location, close to old centre.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Allison
Germany
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was terrible and way overpriced

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

thetrotsky
Germany

3 helpful votes
5.0

“Not worth splurging for”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We felt like the hotel pulled a "bait and switch" on us. The photos online and even in the confirmation email are of these beautiful rooms with old beams and brick walls, but I think there are only a few of those as we got put in one that looked like a dated, budget hotel from the 70s It was hot and stuffy, facing a carpark and not at all what we expected we were paying for.
The location was good, close to town.

Stayed in April 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Luxuriously decorated room. Most of these rooms have a river view. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious room has a minibar, TV and desk. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub or shower. A hairdryer is provided. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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