Located near a train station, Ghent River Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Ghent. You can relax at the sauna, work out at the fitness centre or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
77 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Jet-skiing nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Conference space (753 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Sauna
Reception hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Optional extras
Dial-up internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 22 per person
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
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
Does Ghent River Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ghent River Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ghent River Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ghent River Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ghent River Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ghent River Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ghent River Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, jet-skiing and waterskiing. Enjoy amenities such as a sauna and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Ghent River Hotel like?
Ghent River Hotel is located by the river in Ghent City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Friday Market Square and 6 minutes' walk from Gravensteen Castle.
Ghent River Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Great experience
Wonderful service in a fascinating building. Splenfidly located near Friday market.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 Nov 2024
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
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Oct 2024
Penny
Penny, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2024
My room was underneath the restaurant and so rather noisy. Great location in an old building so you have to make allowances
PAUL
PAUL, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2024
Nice place to stay. Excellent breakfast.
Good accommodations and very gentle service.
eduardo
eduardo, 5-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
I like the area of the hotel, the quietness of the hotel and the staff hospitality.
Benyhamer
Benyhamer, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
31 Jul 2024
Great location, but tucked back a block so was very quiet, even with a big festival going on. Staff was friendly and helpful - would recommend :)
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Jul 2024
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2024
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
20 Jun 2024
Location is great. However, it is possible to hear everything on the room nearby.
Luiz
Luiz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
15 Jun 2024
It was an easy walk to the sites. Overlooking the canal.
We were on the second floor, and the dinning room wss above us. Very loud in the morning as well as could here the people in the next room.
No cable so no watching any late night movie
Terri
Terri, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2024
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.
Jonathan
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
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.
Keith
Keith, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Jun 2024
Friendly staff and a nice room.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Nice surroundings !
Harry
Harry, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
25 May 2024
Such a great spot to us as a base to explore the old part of Gent. An old cotton mill, you can feel the history surrounding you. A few minutes walk from the thriving riverside and only 10 mins from all of the major attractions. Ghent Card well worth the money too.
Denis
Denis, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Richard Martin
Richard Martin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
11 May 2024
Convenient location, bit dated vs the photos, air con wasn’t working properly so very warm night
Jen
Jen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 May 2024
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Apr 2024
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Apr 2024
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
beverly
beverly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
19 Feb 2024
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Dec 2023
Mediocre
Room was nice, very humid constantly in bathroom, towels evwn when dry felt damp. Shower gel in shower was empty, when we went down to ask for more, we were questioned "really" by staff. Description states work out room and sauna, beware says nowhere that you need to pay each time for sauna, 72 euros!!!! Every little thing had price tag attached, surprised they didn't charge us per pod of coffee.