Ghent River

Name: Ghent River
Address: Waaistraat 5, Gent, belgium
Telephone: +44-204-505-9777
Rating: 3.9

Gent, Belgium

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About Ghent River

location

Overlooking the Leie river, the hotel is a 6-minute walk from Gravensteen Castle, an 8-minute walk from St. Bavo’s Cathedral and 5 km from the Museum of Fine Art.

facility

The hotel has a lift and features 77 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a projector.

rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, a TV and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

sport

A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, callisthenics, aerobics and a sauna.

meals

There is a bar on the premises. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day.

Amenities at Ghent River

Facilities
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  Air conditioning
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  Lobby
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  Conference Room
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  Room Service
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  Laundry Service
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  Pets
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  Elevator/ Lift
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  Laundry
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  Newspaper
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  Parking
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  Smoke detector
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  Smoking rooms
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  Wifi
Building Information
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  Garden (m²)
Business Center and Conferences
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  Business Center
Common Area
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  Reception
General Services
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  Luggage storage
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  Multilingual Staff
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  Wake-up Call / Service
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  Wheelchair
Hygiene
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  Contactless check-in/-out
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  Gym/ Fitness centre
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  First-aid services
Meals
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  Breakfast Buffet
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  Breakfast Served
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  Continental Breakfast
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  Bar
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  Restaurant
Room Facilities
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  Shower
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  Bathtub
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  Hairdryer
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  Minibar
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  TV
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  Closet
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  Room service
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  Toiletries
Security
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  Fire extinguishers
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  Security Guard
Sport/Entertainment
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  Sauna
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  Gym
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  Events

Location

Around this property:

Centre

100.0 m

Airport

52500.0 m

User Rating & Reviews

Value
Rooms
Cleanliness
Service

Excellent

471

Very Good

637

Average

262

Poor

108

Terrible

Recent Reviews: 1523

User:nancerwin
Trip type: Couples
Good for a nite or 2 if you are on the lower floor that looks onto courtyard
10 May 2026
The room was a bit dark since they had all the shades in black and room was decorated in grey. Staff were efficient and no complaints. Bed was a bit on soft side. We did not go for the 25 euro breakfast since it was pretty pedestrian however it was on top floor with a view. The out door patio was fine and we ate our take away salads there . Bathroom was huge and water flow good .
User:Sharon C
Trip type: Family
Nice if you like to sleep on a building site
13 Apr 2026
Stayed here for 4 nights , lovely hotel and the staff were lovely and in a good location. However next to hotel there is a massive building project going on which starts stupid early in the morning . One morning it started at 5.30 am they were putting up a huge crain and didnt finish till 17.00 hrs stayed out all day cause of the noise in hotel. We did asked to move rooms as we were right next to the site, they did give us another room but could still hear the noise. At breakfast all guest were talking about the noise wherevever you were it was loud.Rooms are so warm that you have to have the window open adding to the noise you can hear.
User:Susan W
Trip type: Solo travel
Comfortable and unique rooms in a great location
16 Jan 2026
Ghent River Hotel is made up of several buildings renovated to provide a modern feel while still keeping historic details and charm. The room I stayed in was in a very old building (200-300 years according to the front desk clerk). The room was huge and had some cool architectural features. It was extremely comfortable and the robes and slippers were a nice touch. The breakfast was excellent, both in terms of selection and quality of items. The location is excellent, footsteps from Vrijdagmarkt and a short walk from nearly anywhere else you’d want to go, including the Christmas market.
User:Johan B
Trip type: Business
Exclusive and central location
05 Nov 2025
The hotel is located in an old warehouse on the riverfront in central Ghent.The rooms are comfortably and nicely decorated. Oak beams and cast-iron pillars from the old warehouse are visible in the rooms.I had a room with a river view, which was very nice, however, it was somewhat annoying with the noise from the never-ending flow of tour boats passing just outside the window.The hotel does not have its own restaurant, which can be a minus for the business traveller. However, there’s an abundance of restaurants, cafés, brasseries and bars at the nearby Vrijdagmarkt and along the riverfront.The hotel does not have its own parking facilities, however, there’s a public parking area just opposite the hotel, and there’s also a public underground parking facility at the Vrijdagmarkt within 50-60 m. distance from the hotel.
User:Donald H
Trip type: Family
Noisy location, but in the heart of Ghent.
08 Oct 2025
Although the staff at this hotel were professional and pleasant the reason for the low score is that of three nights there, we were only to have a single restful night of sleep;. Our room was located at the front of the hotel across from a bar that stays open till 2am and a dance hall around the corner that had people shouting outside til 06:30am. Since the temperature in our room was controlled not to go below 20C/68F, the room was too warm for us. Due to the noise outside we could not open the windows. I have voiced this issue with the manager Mr. Destray by email but received no response.