Ghent River Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Terrace/patio
Daily full breakfast (EUR 22 per person)
Bar (on property)
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Gravensteen Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghent Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Bavo Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Family Triple Room, Canal View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ghent

Located in Ghent City Centre, Ghent River Hotel is next to Friday Market Square and Big Cannon. This 77-room, 4-star hotel has a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Gravensteen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ghent Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Korenmarkt Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café De Welkom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ghent River Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Red Rooster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Veneris - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪André Aperobar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ghent River Hotel

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Guests staying at Ghent River Hotel enjoy a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and express check-in.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and free newspapers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Ghent River Hotel?

Ghent River Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Ghent River Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Ghent City Centre, just steps from Friday Market Square and Big Cannon, and within a short walk of Gravensteen Castle. You'll also find Old Fish Market and Korenmarkt Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Ghent River Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Ghent River Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Ghent River Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ghent River Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Ghent River Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a minibar and a rainfall showerhead in each guestroom with some featuring canal views.

Are there hot tubs at Ghent River Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Ghent River Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Ghent River Hotel offers a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Ghent River Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ghent River Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Ghent River Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ghent River Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ghent River Hotel.