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Ghent River Hotel
4 stars

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent 9000, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium
See location+32 9266 1010
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£38
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rate per night

8.1
Very good
based on 3806 reviews
3,806 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
£38
Standard Room
£70
Executive room
£90
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Situated within walking distance of Gent-Dampoort Railway Station, Ghent River Hotel offers guests a convenient base when visiting Ghent. It is set in the area's vibrant nightlife district, just a short walk from the Huis van Alijn.

There are a variety of amenities on offer to guests of Ghent River, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. The front desk operates around the clock and the friendly staff can recommend sights to visit and provide other tourist information.

All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a shower, a mini bar and a hair dryer.

Ghent River Hotel offers an on-site bar, where guests are invited to enjoy a drink either indoors or alfresco on the outdoor terrace. Room service is also offered at certain times.

Set in Ghent City Centre, River Hotel is an ideal base with Saint Bavo Cathedral, Gravensteen and Belfry of Ghent all accessible on foot. Guests can also visit the Vlaamse Opera.

Rating
8.1
Very good
Based on 3,806 verified guest reviews

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Luxury Room
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£118
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£120
Standard Room
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£70
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£75
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£82
Executive room
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£90
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£96
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£110
Superior room
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£122
Deluxe room
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£134
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£171
Double room
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£38
1 twin bed
£74
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£76
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Amenities at Ghent River Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Slippers
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Spa

  • Spa
  • Sauna

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Ghent River Hotel

8.1
Very good
3806 verified ratings
Wonderful
1177
Very good
926
Good
837
Okay
366
Fair
299
Mediocre
119
Poor
83

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and charming atmosphere, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness and service, citing issues such as unclean rooms and unhelpful staff. Despite these complaints, some guests enjoyed the breakfast and found the hotel comfortable overall.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
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4.8
Mediocre
Frank, Feb 2020
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) I cannot recommend this hotel. Firstly, upon arriving at the hotel, I was ignored by the reception person. I waited at the front desk for nearly 5 minutes before I was acknowledged. The clerk was alone and on a phone call. He did not even look up from his position to acknowledge that I even existed. When he finally hung up, he was curt and cold to us as if I was bothering him. Granted, everyone ha...
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7.7
Good
Anonymous, Dec 2015
Pros (+) Fantastic Breakfast in a pleasant room.
Cons (-) room was a bit cramped
7.4
Good
conessex, Aug 2015
Pros (+) Nice location, comfortable, clean room and facilities. Good and generous breakfast although we missed it a couple days due to poor communication at the front desk.
Cons (-) We arrived in Ghent very late 11 PM. Reception desk was confused and sent us to the wrong room. It was occupied by naked people who were busy on the bed when we walked in. Amusing for us but very embarrassing for the hotel clerk. He compensated with free beer and apologies. In the excitement he forgot to tell us the breakfast area was located on the 3rd floor. We missed breakfast the first 2 morni...
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8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2015
Pros (+) Cool rustic room in a hotel with more modern rooms too. Good sized bathroom. Nearby all the things I wanted to see but not on a main road so it was quiet.
Cons (-) My room as pretty cool but a bit dark.

Location

Waaistraat 5, Ghent 9000

What's nearby

  • Het Huis van Alijn182 yd
  • Gravensteen401 yd
  • Korenmarkt Square0.3 mi
  • Sint-Niklaaskerk0.3 mi
  • Belfry of Ghent0.3 mi
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral0.4 mi
  • Ghent City Centre0.4 mi
  • Portus Ganda0.4 mi
  • Vlaamse Opera0.6 mi
  • Capitole0.8 mi
  • Ghent University0.8 mi
  • Our-Lady Ter Hooyen0.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Ghent River Hotel

Low season

November

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

£115

Average price (weekend night)

£146
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Ghent River Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Ghent River Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and October.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Ghent River Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Ghent River Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £134, while the most expensive was £134.
  • How long should you stay at Ghent River Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Ghent River Hotel

  • Where is Ghent River Hotel located?

    Ghent River Hotel is located at Waaistraat 5 in Binnenstad, 0.7 miles from the centre of Ghent. Het Huis van Alijn is the closest landmark to Ghent River Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ghent River Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Ghent River Hotel.

  • Does Ghent River Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ghent River Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ghent River Hotel from the airport?

    Ghent River Hotel is 33.1 miles from Antwerp Deurne. Ghent River Hotel is 34.7 miles from Brussels Bruxelles-National.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Ghent River Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Ghent River Hotel in Ghent and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Ghent River Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Ghent River Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.8

Distance to city centre

0.7 mi

Nearest airport

Antwerp Deurne

Distance to airport

33.1 mi

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