Name: Ghent River Hotel
Address: Waaistraat 5, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, Waaistraat 5, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $111 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.8

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Ghent River Hotel

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Waaistraat 5, 9000 Ghent, Belgium –

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

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

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

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

*8.2* 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)

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July 14, 2016

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

Polina, United States of America

Breakfast was very enjoyable and had a great selection. The room was quite large and comfortable

Anthony, United Kingdom

Location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for everything I had planned to do and more . It is a very good location for exploring the city from. The staff were very willing to help me with any queries et cetera .

Traveller, United Kingdom

The breakfast we very good. Highly recommend including that in your room stay. We thought the location was perfect. The room itself was nice.

Michelle, Germany

The night porter ordered a pizza delivery to my room due to my late arrival approx 11.30pm, nice touch and greatly appreciated. Front desk staff were very helpful in the morning assisting with my enquiries, free Wi-Fi was good

Steve, United Kingdom

Great location, nice breakfast buffet in great rooftop restaurant.

Marc, Germany

24 hrs reception (we arrived after the Lokerse Feesten around 4 am), very stylish, well isolated room, high quality bed. Our water view request had been honoured. The airco was functioning when we arrived : real luxury during this hot summer.

Sonia, Belgium

Very good breakfast, with a broad selections, served in a bright, open and scenic top-floor. Friendly staff, good reception, and a nice bar with a wide range of Belgian beer. Splendid location. Large room (upgraded) with a spacious newly renovated bathroom.

Knut, Norway

Very easy access to the old part of the city and all tourist sites Generous room size with all the hoped for in room conveniences

Martin, United Kingdom

The breakfast was very good as well as location of this property. The room was pretty and the bathroom quite spacey. I enjoyed to look outside from the window because the canal was so near below. On the other hand there was little noise from those boats.

L, Netherlands

9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Location on the river was great. We also loved the rooftop deck with views of the river at breakfast.”

Polina United States of America
“Breakfast was very enjoyable and had a great selection. The room was quite large and comfortable”

Anthony United Kingdom
“Location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for everything I had planned to do and more . It is a very good location for exploring the city from. ”

Traveller United Kingdom
“The breakfast we very good. Highly recommend including that in your room stay. We thought the location was perfect. The room itself was nice.”

Michelle Germany
“The night porter ordered a pizza delivery to my room due to my late arrival approx 11.30pm, nice touch and greatly appreciated. ”

Steve United Kingdom
“Great location, nice breakfast buffet in great rooftop restaurant.”

Marc Germany
“24 hrs reception (we arrived after the Lokerse Feesten around 4 am), very stylish, well isolated room, high quality bed. Our water view request had been honoured. ”

Sonia Belgium
“Very good breakfast, with a broad selections, served in a bright, open and scenic top-floor. Friendly staff, good reception, and a nice bar with a wide range of Belgian beer. Splendid location. ”

Knut Norway
“Very easy access to the old part of the city and all tourist sites Generous room size with all the hoped for in room conveniences”

Martin United Kingdom
“The breakfast was very good as well as location of this property. The room was pretty and the bathroom quite spacey. I enjoyed to look outside from the window because the canal was so near below. ”

L Netherlands

Stay in the Heart of Ghent – Excellent location – show map

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.

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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Situated in the heart of Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9

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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 – 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
Great Butchers' Hall
0.2 miles
Old Fish Market
0.2 miles
Ghent City Hall
0.3 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

“The breakfast we very good. Highly recommend including that in your room stay. We thought the location was perfect. The room itself was nice.”

Michelle

Germany

7.0

“Location of the hotel was perfect. Right in the middle of the town. Hotel staff was also very friendly. Breakfast was pretty good.”

Markus

Finland

7.0

“We had a large , spacious room . Staff were very helpful . The hotel was centrally located close to the centre of the old town”

Stanley

Australia

9.1

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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 room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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

“Location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for everything I had planned to do and more . It is a very good location for exploring the city from. The staff were very willing to help me with any queries et cetera .”

Traveller

United Kingdom

“The night porter ordered a pizza delivery to my room due to my late arrival approx 11.30pm, nice touch and greatly appreciated. Front desk staff were very helpful in the morning assisting with my enquiries, free Wi-Fi was good ”

Steve

“24 hrs reception (we arrived after the Lokerse Feesten around 4 am), very stylish, well isolated room, high quality bed. Our water view request had been honoured. The airco was functioning when we arrived : real luxury during this hot summer.”

Sonia

Belgium

“Very good breakfast, with a broad selections, served in a bright, open and scenic top-floor. Friendly staff, good reception, and a nice bar with a wide range of Belgian beer. Splendid location. Large room (upgraded) with a spacious newly renovated bathroom.”

Knut

Norway

“The breakfast was very good as well as location of this property. The room was pretty and the bathroom quite spacey. I enjoyed to look outside from the window because the canal was so near below. On the other hand there was little noise from those boats.”

Netherlands

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Newest Reviews for Ghent River Hotel

Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Kemal
Turkey
5.8

“Nice location and breakfast.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was a continuous mechanical or electrical noise which did not quit.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 3, 2018

Michael
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Parking is expensive at €24/day.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Anonymous
Spain
10

“I would recommend this hotel for your Ghent stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
They have a sauna, take advantage! The breakfast was brilliant as well, and with a beautiful view!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Graham
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lighting in the room was unsatisfactory for reading and did not relate to the seating

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

Polina
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location on the river was great. We also loved the rooftop deck with views of the river at breakfast.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

Anthony
United Kingdom
10

“Very relaxing and easy to find on the trams from the rail station tram 1 and 44”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The sliding wardrobe doors were a bit stiff
Breakfast was very enjoyable and had a great selection. The room was quite large and comfortable

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 23, 2018

Sean
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Great hotel .Loved Gent.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Idiot in room 221 next to our room .With the tv volume to max .Called the reception .They told the person to turn it down .Thankyou.
Room view of the river .Great.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 23, 2018

Ineke
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
only once cup cafe and one decafe in a room for 2 persons... what if the both of you don't like one or the other?... anyway, asked for 2 and got it...

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 19, 2018

Manolis
4.6

Disappointing
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
very expensive

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

Traveller
United Kingdom
8.8

“I was very happy staying in this hotel. I would happily return should I need to stay in Gent again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Although I highlighted I had a physical disability when booking no one offered to help me with my luggage as I arrived or left .
Location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for everything I had planned to do and more . It is a very good location for exploring the city from. The staff were very willing to help me with any queries et cetera .

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 1, 2018

Michelle
Germany
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.1

“Nice location, would stay here again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed was not great.
The breakfast we very good. Highly recommend including that in your room stay. We thought the location was perfect. The room itself was nice.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

John
United States of America
5.5

“The hotel was conveniently located in the city. It provided us with a base for our tour of the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was very good. There was an ample variety of good quality food.
The breakfast

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Linda
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
5.8

“Good location but needs to up its game.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms pretty basic for a ‘deluxe’ booking. No pictures on walls even. All a bit shabby. Staff ok but not great. We had to pay city tax even though booking.com said they were already included. Breakfast was ok, but we eat at all sorts of times during our 5 night stay and they ran out of hot food on each day - and never cooked any more. Also had cold scrambled egg one day.
Comfy bed. Great location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Steve
United Kingdom
7.5

“Business trip to Ghent”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedroom decor and style, we'll dated.
The night porter ordered a pizza delivery to my room due to my late arrival approx 11.30pm, nice touch and greatly appreciated. Front desk staff were very helpful in the morning assisting with my enquiries, free Wi-Fi was good

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Marc
Germany
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are not very sound proof and next door activities and conversations were easy to hear.
Great location, nice breakfast buffet in great rooftop restaurant.

Stayed in September 2018

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	Standard Double or Twin Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This 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 • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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! 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
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! 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Special Offer- Executive Double or Twin Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This spacious room has a minibar, a TV and a desk. The bathroom is fitted with a bathtub or a shower. A hairdryer is also provided. This romantic package includes: - a stay in an Executive Double or Twin room - breakfast buffet in the breakfast room with panoramic views of Ghent or in your room - romantic decorations in the room - a small bottle of Louis Casters Brut Champagne in the room - a welcome gift in the room - luxury toiletries - late check-out until 1:30 pm Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • 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! 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-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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