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Ghent River Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverside hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View
Daily full breakfast (EUR 22 per person)
Located in the heart of Ghent City Centre, the Ghent River Hotel combines relaxation with practicality. Guests can rejuvenate in the sauna, stay fit at the gym, or handle work at the business center. Free in-room WiFi and consistently helpful staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium Double or Twin Room

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room, Canal View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ghent Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Korenmarkt Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ghent-Dampoort Station - 17 min walk
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชCafรฉ De Welkom - โ€ฌ4 min walk
  • โ€ชGhent River Hotel - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชLittle Red Rooster - โ€ฌ1 min walk
  • โ€ชVeneris - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชAndrรฉ Aperobar - โ€ฌ3 min walk

About this property

Ghent River Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Ghent City Centre
Consider a stay at Ghent River Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Free newspapers, a reception hall and smoke-free property
  • A lift, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 753 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Ghent River
Ghent River Hotel
Hotel Ghent River
River Ghent
River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel
Ghent River Hotel Ghent
Ghent River Hotel Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghent River Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ghent River Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ghent River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ghent River Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Ghent River Hotel located?

Located in Ghent City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Friday Market Square, Big Cannon and Statue of Jacob van Artevelde. House of Alijn and Toreken are just steps away. Ghent-Dampoort Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ghent River Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 823 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a brilliant hotel - modern yet historic and very central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good, rubbish pillows the only downside
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Ghent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benyhamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area of the hotel, the quietness of the hotel and the staff hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, located near the center.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marion Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central hotel, very clean staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay here again, rooms cleaned every day! Canโ€™t fault it at all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Lovely hotel in the heart of the city

What a lovely hotel in a great location in the very heart of the city. The staff were superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for visiting old as tea in Ghent, Belgium. Staff were very friendly and helpful.!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Maitrayee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room AC was not running properly . Couldnโ€™t sleep it was very hot . Next day they provided us with fan . The room temperature remained at 75 constant .Do not visit this place .Air-condition duct and airflow is very little .Controlled by the staff in the main floor . Breakfast was very good . The whole purpose is to have a good night sleep . Not in this hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic room with four poster bed. Great breakfast area on roof
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to find the AC wasnโ€™t working and construction activity was going on right next door! Staff were very helpful but there was little they could do. Hotel boss was going to call/write us โ€ฆ.he has yet to do so.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, comfy, and reasonably priced with an excellent location. I can see the Ghent River from my room and access St Bavo's Cathedral within walking distance without the hustle and bustle. The staff is friendly and very accommodating on late check-ins and early check-outs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Ghent

The room was fabulous!! Right along the river!! So beautiful. The breakfast was amazing and well priced. The staff was very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, bit dated vs the photos, air con wasnโ€™t working properly so very warm night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Wolfgang

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated interior and old, smelly wall-to-wall carpets, gym (fitness room) is a tiny and narrow room squeezed with some equipment, barely space to use anything. Breakfast is ok, good standard. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Can you please send me a receipt for whatever fees you took off my credit card after my stay?! I hate it when a hotel does this.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I enjoyed my stay at the Ghent River Hotel. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was also large. Points were taken away for cleanliness because of some cobwebs that were above the bed and sink. I was also taken aback by stored luggage being left by the front entrance- easy for anyone to take. However, overall I would recommend the Ghent River Hotel and I'm sure a view of the river would have made this hotel even more grand,

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Room was not as advertised.

Booked a room with a double and two singles, but got downgraded to a room with just a double. The hotel management were rude and did not sort the issue and refused a partial refund for the difference between the more expensive room and the cheaper room they provided. Apparently we "should have been grateful for the amazing rate we got" . ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Charussanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe hotel for tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, comfortable bed, good breakfast. Whatโ€™s not to like!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a bit noisy outside our room on Friday night but great location, room and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great experience

Wonderful service in a fascinating building. Splenfidly located near Friday market.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mooi centraal gelegen Hotel. Onze premium kamer was ruim, stil en goed. Het had iets schoner gekund en het handdoekrekje had gerepareerd moeten zijn. Ontbijt is heel goed met ruime keus. Personeel heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Central location

Our room was upgraded to a suit in the old part of the hotel. The room was very spacious but quite dark. Check in was a challenge as although we had booked a B&B rate reception was adamant that our booking was room only. Luckily the app showed breakfast was included and they eventually accepted it. Breakfast had a good selection but was very busy. The hotel has a central location Nice big bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024