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 $111 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hotel Ghent River Hotel

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

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*8.2* Ghent City Hall: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 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)

*8.4* 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 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

The check in and check out were quite fast. Breakfast was very good in a restaurant with a great view overlooking the river.

Pavle

Croatia

Great location! Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The staff were super friendly. The hotel was having an issue with the warm water so they offered free breakfast and sauna use during our stay.

Jessica

United States of America

Very nice hotel, straight in the middle of the center. Clean, polite, quit... everything you need.

Bengysen

Belgium

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

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9.2

Excellent location!
Highly rated for:
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“The check in and check out were quite fast. Breakfast was very good in a restaurant with a great view overlooking the river.”

Pavle Croatia
“Great location! Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The staff were super friendly.”

Jessica United States of America
“Very nice hotel, straight in the middle of the center. Clean, polite, quit... everything you need.”

Bengysen Belgium
“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

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 shopping, food and beer.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 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.

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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

“Location and service. During the day, boats turn around in the river nearby. They come by buses to where we are 5 mins away. Air is especially fresh because wat...”

Roy

United Kingdom

“Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is perfect. Room was lovely. Excellent breakfast”

Paul

United Kingdom

“The location and the stylish rooms. Also nice and dark and quiet.”

Samara

United Kingdom

7.9

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 50 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Room options at Ghent River Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
Check-in at Ghent River Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Guests staying at Ghent River Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
Ghent River Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
The prices at Ghent River Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
In total, there are 77 rooms at Ghent River Hotel.

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“Great location! Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The staff were super friendly. The hotel was having an issue with the warm water so they offered free breakfast and sauna use during our stay.”

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Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Gail
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Thought a bit pricey compared to the others we stayed in on our travels through Belgium.
All good, great location. Staff very helpful.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Philip
United Kingdom
10

“Ghent, the hotel, food and drinks all perfect.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 12, 2019

Belinda
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent. Would definitely recommend to friends.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
There was nothing that I did not like.
The location was excellent. Very close to the centre but not noisy. The staff were very helpful, the room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The rooftop breakfast area was a lovely place to start the day and the choice and quality of the breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 5, 2019

Anonymous
Germany
8.8

“Ghent-astic!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The clerks working at the reception were both kind of snooty and condescending. I also purchased stamps from one of them and they charged me €1.80 per stamp—although they only had a value of €1.30 each!
I travel a lot and I can safely say that it’s been a while since I’ve stayed in a hotel this spectacular! Both of the rooms we booked were magnificent, combining a historical interior (exposed brick wall, wooden beams, cast iron with black varnish) with all the modern amenities (mini fridge, rain shower, flatscreen tv). We even received a free upgrade and got one deluxe room instead of a regular room—at the same rate! Amazing.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 4, 2019

Pavle
Croatia

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Great location, spacious room”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The check in and check out were quite fast. Breakfast was very good in a restaurant with a great view overlooking the river.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Roy
United Kingdom
10

“Best location yet no crowds noise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really
Location and service. During the day, boats turn around in the river nearby. They come by buses to where we are 5 mins away. Air is especially fresh because water is nearby. Closest landmark is Friday market square. Also, breakfast is really good — choice of heavy option — assemble an eggs-based plate or lighter, pattiserrie option — assemble breads yoghurts nutella etc. We ate on a terrace one day as well. Thank you.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 1, 2019

Graham
United Kingdom
10

“Overall the hotel was very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view. We looked onto a brick wall and a car park.
We stayed in the old part of the building and the floor boards in the room above creaked when the people got up in the morning.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 29, 2019

Sanjay
India

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Heritage stay with a class !”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Claustrophobic view from room
Good location with walking access to local attractions. Decent breakfast & courteous staff.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
9.6

“Very relaxing atmosphere to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel has a great location, in the center of the beautiful city of Gent. The room had a modern feeling and was sufficiently spacious. Especially the abundant breakfast on the rooftop terrace, with a great view over the rooftops of Gent, provided a great start of our day.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 23, 2019

Murray
New Zealand
10

“We loved ghent and will recommend to friends”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Bed comfy. Nice and cool room. Great to be on the river

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Brenda
Canada
8.8

“we have a good time and place is very nice and can walk everywhere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
Staff wasnt very friendly , no good morning or any greeting at all, from front desk, to maids to people at the restaurant,
Excellent location and excellent breakfast, internet was fast and facilities are very nice and comfortable

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Gordana
Croatia

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Hotel should train better their front desk staff”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff at the front desk is inexperienced, they made a mistake on my bill, it took very long to cancel and make new charge, they were unaware That nearest tram station is not working and they sent me there. I almost missed my transfer for the airport
Excellent location, ok room, nice breakfast on toop floor with roof tereace

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lot of noise at night (screaming and fighting people outside).
Good breakfast, great location and friendly personnel.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Cj
Ireland
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My clothing went missing and nothing was done
The location

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Jessica
United States of America

2 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Great location! Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The staff were super friendly. The hotel was having an issue with the warm water so they offered free breakfast and sauna use during our stay.

Stayed in August 2019

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