Ghent River Hotel

4 stars
Waaistraat 5, Ghent 9000, Belgium
Ghent, Belgium
8.0
Very good
based on 3973 reviews
3,973 reviews
Wed 24/9
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Thu 25/9
1 room, 2 guests
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£37
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Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
£37
Standard Room
£74
Executive room
£88
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Overview

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.

8.0
Very good rating
Based on 3,973 verified guest reviews

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Luxury Room
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£114
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£115
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£117
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Superior room
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£119
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Standard Room
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£74
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£80
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£91
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Executive room
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£88
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£94
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£111
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Double room
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£37
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£74
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1 twin bed
£78
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Deluxe room
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£131
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£167
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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

8.0
Very good
3973 verified ratings
Wonderful
1235
Very good
978
Good
860
Okay
373
Fair
307
Mediocre
129
Poor
91

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and comfortable beds, as well as the good breakfast options. However, there were complaints about cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms, and some felt the hotel did not offer good value for the price, especially regarding breakfast costs.
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Location9 out of 10
Bed Comfort8 out of 10
Breakfast7.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Value for Price3 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

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

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£176
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 49% 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 Sunday. 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 £95, while the most expensive was £95.
  • 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.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.6
0.7 mi
Antwerp Deurne
33.1 mi

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