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Ghent River Hotel

4-star property
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 1-855-887-0424
4.0 out of 5
Very good!
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"It was conveniently located near the city center. The check-in was slower than normal. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 14 Aug 2019

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel in Ghent City Centre

City center stay

With a stay at this Ghent City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Friday Market Square and Big Cannon. Toreken and Kraanlei are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

This hotel features a gym and a sauna. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. There's a bar/lounge on site, and laundry facilities and free newspapers are also provided.

Standard Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $210* Per night/room 6 May - 7 May

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Premium Double or Twin Room, Canal View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Ghent River Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Ghent River Hotel

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4 out of 5
It was conveniently located near the city center. The check-in was slower than normal.

Posted by on 14 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Oct. 2019 by Philippe Destray

Dear, Thanks for staying with us. We work hard to make our guests happy and appreciate your feedback! Greetings from Ghent! Philippe Destray Hotel Manager

4 out of 5
Pros: Location
Stayed here for about a week. Great location near the Jacob van Artevelde statue, the Gravenstein Castle, and plenty of train stops to get to the main transit station. Staff was pretty accommodating during our long stay. If possible, get a room off the river for a calming view.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2015

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About the Ghent River Hotel

Location Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000

Property Features

Ghent River Hotel offers its guests a sauna and a fitness center. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Ghent River Hotel also features a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. This 4-star Ghent hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 753 sq ft of conference space
  • 70 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Ghent-Dampoort Station (2.3 km / 1.4 mi)

Room Amenities

Ghent River Hotel offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

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

Hotel Names

  • Ghent River
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  • Hotel Ghent River
  • River Ghent
  • River Hotel Ghent
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  • Ghent River Hotel Ghent
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National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

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