Ghent River Hotel (Ghent, BE) from 71 £/night

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Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.2Great

Location9.4

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Staff8.4

Who stays here

Couples59%

Families15%

Groups14%

Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.2Great

Location9.4

Comfort8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Free WiFi8.5

Staff8.4

Who stays here

Couples59%

Families15%

Groups14%

Solo11%

4-star hotel with historic canal-side location and unique boat access in Ghent

Amenities & Highlights

Ghent River Hotel is the first hotel in Ghent that can be reached by private boat, docking directly at the property. The building incorporates original remnants of the 19th-century cotton factory, including industrial beams and brickwork. Guests have round-the-clock access to a sauna and a fitness centre, both available 24 hours a day.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms at Hotel Ghent River retain original features such as high ceilings or wooden beams, with some offering direct views over the Leie canal. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. The hotel also offers allergy-free rooms and soundproofed units for a quieter stay.

Location & Breakfast

The hotel sits on the riverbank, 300m from The House of Alijn and 600m from the Botermarkt square. Breakfast is served on the 3rd floor in a room with panoramic views of Ghent, offering one of the largest buffet selections in the city. Guests can also use the on-site terrace and garden for outdoor relaxation.

Business & Pet-Friendly Services

Ghent River Hotel provides meeting rooms and a business centre for business travellers, with express check-in/check-out and invoice services. The hotel is pet-friendly with no additional fees for dogs or cats. A 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping are available for all guests.

Wellness & Leisure

In addition to the 24-hour sauna and fitness centre, the hotel offers a shared lounge/TV area and a sun terrace. Walking tours of the historic centre can be arranged from the property. The on-site bar serves wine and champagne, and packed lunches can be ordered for day trips.

Boat Access: First hotel in Ghent reachable by private boat
History: Buildings dating from 1518 and 1857 (old cotton factory)
Breakfast: One of the largest breakfast buffets in Ghent, served on the 3rd floor with river views
Wellness: 24/7 sauna and fitness centre
Pet Policy: Dogs and cats welcome at no extra charge
Location: 300 metres from The House of Alijn, 600 metres from Botermarkt

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 25.0 per person.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Dutch

Building

Year renovated:2011

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:160

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Rooms and availability

Budget Double Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Family Single Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna

Room view

River view
Water view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Ghent River Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	71 £
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
✈️ Distance to airport	61.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Deurne, ANR

Location

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

Address

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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

City landmarks
Nearby
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Landmark

Belfry of Ghent

650 m

Church

Saint Nicholas' Church

670 m

Landmark

St Michael's Church

910 m

Church

St. Bavo's Cathedral

1.1 km

Bridge

St Michael's Bridge

700 m

Museum

Design Museum Gent

630 m

Church

Saint Bavo's Cathedral

620 m

Landmark

Rabot

1.2 km

Gallery

Belfry and Cloth Hall

710 m

Landmark

Graslei and Korenlei

600 m

Landmark

Geeraard de Duivelsteen

960 m

Landmark

Flemish Opera

1.2 km

Historic Site

Ghent Cloth Hall

650 m

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

2.2 km

Landmark

Saint Peter's Abbey

2.0 km

Museum

Museum Arnold Vander Haeghen

1.1 km

Sint-Veerleplein 11

Gravensteen

420 m

Vrijdagmarkt 50

Dulle Griet

210 m

Square

Korenmarkt

550 m

Academiestraat 1

Augustinian Monastery

410 m

Ghent City Center

600 m

Church

St James' Church

220 m

Museum

Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles

400 m

Vrijdagmarkt

230 m

Museum

The House of Alijn

270 m

Werregarenstraat

Graffiti Street

430 m

Historic Site

Great Butchers' Hall

480 m

Restaurant

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250 m

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40 m

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FAQ about Ghent River Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the Ghent River Hotel hotel?

You can visit The House of Alijn, placed 300 meters from the Ghent River Hotel hotel. Other interesting sights include STAM - Ghent City Museum (2 km from the property) as well as NTGent (just 9 minutes' walk away).

Which landmarks are closest to Ghent River Hotel hotel?

Guests of Ghent River Hotel hotel can visit Great Butchers' Hall (just a 6-minute walk from the accommodation), or Gravensteen placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Are there any dining facilities close to the 4-star Ghent River Hotel?

During their stay at the 4-star Ghent River Hotel guests can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Entr offering a low price point or visit Eetkaffee Multatuli with a high guest rating-8 according to guests reviews-as well as a midrange price point.

Can I eat breakfast at the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the breakfast room of the elegant 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel.

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

Guests of Ghent River Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:30 and check out from 11:00.

What are the booking prices at this elegant hotel?

The prices at this elegant hotel start from $201.

What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel?

Payment methods in the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel include:

сash
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Visa

What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Ghent River Hotel offer?

The 4-star Ghent River Hotel offers such room types as Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Room, and Deluxe King Suite.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel?

An extra bed and an air conditioner as well as city view are available in some rooms of the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel.

Is there free internet in this elegant hotel?

Yes, at this elegant hotel Wi-Fi is provided for free.

Does the staff at the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel speak any foreign languages?

The staff of the 4-star Ghent River Hotel hotel will assist you in Dutch, German, and English.