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Hotel Ghent River Hotel

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Binnenstad, 9000 Ghent, Belgium – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1332 reviews)

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8.0
Very Good
1,332 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Total

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

Very central. The absolute best breakfast you will ever experience. Sooooo many items both hot and cold.

Chris Canada

Excellent location Rooms were clean and quiet Outstanding breakfast Helpful friendly staff Close to the tram Easy walking to all the sites and restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay here again

Elisabeth United States of America

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

Excellent location!

9.3
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8.0
Very Good
1,332 reviews
  • 9.3

    Excellent location!

  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very central. The absolute best breakfast you will ever experience. Sooooo many items both hot and cold.”
    Chris Chris Canada Canada
  • “Excellent location Rooms were clean and quiet Outstanding breakfast Helpful friendly staff Close to the tram Easy walking to all the sites and restaurants and shopping.”
    Elisabeth Elisabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “The check in and check out were quite fast. Breakfast was very good in a restaurant with a great view overlooking the river.”
    Pavle Pavle Croatia Croatia
  • “Great location! Everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. The staff were super friendly.”
    Jessica Jessica United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice hotel, straight in the middle of the center. Clean, polite, quit... everything you need.”
    Bengysen Bengysen Belgium Belgium
  • “Loved the river view and quiet. Very helpful staff! Great restaurants in the vicinity also.”
    Sacha Sacha Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Great location & excellent breakfast. Room was spacious.”
    Kelsey Kelsey United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautifully style room, superb location and very good breakfast”
    Erwin Erwin Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Totally surprised at the scale (largeness) of Ghent, a miracle of a city.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Breakfast quality and price Bathtub River view (in case of riverside room)”
    Eat Eat Japan Japan

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

뀐 Located in the best-rated area in Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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8.0
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  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money 7.2
  • Location9.3
    • Guests liked the view
    • Guests enjoyed the central location
  • Free WiFi8.8
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  • Chris Canada

    “Very central. The absolute best breakfast you will ever experience. Sooooo many items both hot and cold.”

  • Elisabeth United States of America

    “Excellent location Rooms were clean and quiet Outstanding breakfast Helpful friendly staff Close to the tram Easy walking to all the sites and restaurants and shopping. We would definitely stay here again”

  • Pavle Croatia

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

  • Jessica United States of America

    “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.”

  • Bengysen Belgium

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

  • Sacha Netherlands

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

  • Kelsey United States of America

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

  • Erwin Netherlands

    “Beautifully style room, superb location and very good breakfast”

  • James United States of America

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

  • Eat Japan

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

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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!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

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.

What's nearby
  • 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
Top attractions
  • Ghent Christmas Market
    0.3 miles
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters Train Station
    1.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Antwerp International Airport
    32.8 miles
  • Zaventem Airport
    34.8 miles
  • Ostend - Bruges International Airport
    38.7 miles
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Amenities of Ghent River Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    No parking available.

Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Shoeshine
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 50 per person, per night

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

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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa Bancontact Diners Club American Express Ghent River Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Ghent River Hotel

  • Guests staying at Ghent River Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Ghent River Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Ghent River Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Ghent River Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Ghent.

  • 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.

8.0 Very Good 1,332 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money 7.2
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi8.8
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