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Ghent River Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with fitness centre and sauna
Riverfront hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Bar (on property)
Daily full breakfast (EUR 22 per person)
In the heart of Ghent City Centre, Ghent River Hotel offers a luxurious retreat. Unwind in the sauna or work out at the gym, then catch up with colleagues at the business center. With free in-room WiFi and a helpful staff that has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Canal View

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room, Canal View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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

  • ‪Café De Welkom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Cassis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ghent River Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Souplounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Little Red Rooster - ‬1 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
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and a lift
  • 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

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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

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

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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Ghent River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 816 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Charussanan

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

6/10 Okay

Maitrayee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room AC was not running properly . Couldn’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

6/10 Okay

YuFeng

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to river and lots of restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Excellent breakfast. Good accommodations and very gentle service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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! Can’t fault it at all
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Tracey

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to find the AC wasn’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 ….he has yet to do so.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koen

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

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice surroundings !
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Yves

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

Nice hotel and well situated

Pretty hotel with spacious room that's two minutes walk from the main square.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very good service, good location - value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

4/10 Poor

Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great. However, it is possible to hear everything on the room nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

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

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

PAUL

My room was underneath the restaurant and so rather noisy. Great location in an old building so you have to make allowances
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024