4-Star Hotel

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, - Belgium
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4-Star Hotel

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, - Belgium
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Free Internet AccessHealth ServicesFitness CenterSpaBusiness CenterHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

8.1

Very Good

Based on 3172 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.4

Hotel Cleanliness

8.5

Hotel Staff

8.5

Overall Quality

6.5

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This hotel blends an industrial history with elegant décor and modern facilities. Ghent River occupies several former factory buildings, less than half a mile from the Botermarkt. It features a sauna, gym free Wi-Fi and a riverside terrace. The rooms at Ghent River Hotel have a TV, minibar and a modern bathroom. Some of the rooms include original features such as high ceilings or wood- beam ceilings. The House of Alijn is only 300 yards from River Hotel. Gent-Dampoort Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. The center of Brussels is 40 minutes away by car. Each morning a buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room which features panoramic views of Ghent. The buffet includes croissants and pancakes as well as bacon and scrambled eggs.

Check-in:

After 15:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

Guest are kindly requested to contact (or leave a comment in the Special Requests box) the hotel if they require an extra bed in their room. Breakfast is served during the following hours: 06:30 – 10:00 during the week 07:00 – 11:00 during the weekend. Please be noted that for reservations of more then 5 rooms different group conditions can apply.

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Health Services
Fitness Center
Spa
Business Center
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Business center
Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available
Professional cleaning services
Spa/sauna

Guest Rating

8.1

Very Good

Based on 3172 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.4

Hotel Cleanliness

8.5

Hotel Staff

8.5

Overall Quality

6.5

Pros +

  • Location
  • The hotel is situated in a great location close to the square and shops. Historical sites are walking distance. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They offer a great and delicious selection of breakfast buffet starting 6:30 every morning.
  • the river view

Cons -

  • Workers are rude and could care less about the guests. Disappointing stay in a fantastic city.
  • Noise. The alleyway next to the hotel is noisy.
  • room was not clean - dusty bathroom smelled like urine A/C was broken & was VERY hot in room walls are PAPER THIN and can hear everything breakfast food was awful, eggs runny & sausage rubbery - paid EUR20 for yogurt and fruit. 0/10 recommend

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5
5/1/2025
Location
Workers are rude and could care less about the guests. Disappointing stay in a fantastic city.
10
7/21/2024
The hotel is situated in a great location close to the square and shops. Historical sites are walking distance. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They offer a great and delicious selection of breakfast buffet starting 6:30 every morning.
Noise. The alleyway next to the hotel is noisy.
2
10/12/2022
the river view
room was not clean - dusty bathroom smelled like urine A/C was broken & was VERY hot in room walls are PAPER THIN and can hear everything breakfast food was awful, eggs runny & sausage rubbery - paid EUR20 for yogurt and fruit. 0/10 recommend

Room Options

1/5

Budget Double Room

130 sqft • 2 Single

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Double or Twin Room with Canal View

270 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single

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1/5

Family Room

323 sqft • 1 Queen and 1 Single or 1 Queen and 1 Sofabed

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1/5

Family Room

431 sqft • 2 Single and 1 Queen

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Deluxe King Suite

431 sqft • 1 King and 2 Single

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Executive Double or Twin Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen

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Standard Double or Twin Room

216 sqft • 1 Double

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Location

Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent,