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Ghent River Hotel

Ghent River Hotel
Ghent River Hotel – Ghent, CA
Ghent River Hotel – Ghent, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Ghent River Hotel

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.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 846 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location was great as close to all the sites you would want to see, everything walking distance, except the train station is quite a walk, approx 30 minutes or you can take a tram which is easy enough to figure out. The hot options for breakfast weren't the best, but I am being picky.... Scrambled eggs were hard and bacon was drowning in oil

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location There was no mirror, no kettle . Not a proper bar. Staff were rude wasnt the cleanest

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Nothing!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    very wonderful rooms with canal view. strategically located walking distance to the tourist area and accessible to transport system. the staff are very friendly and i appreciate Stephanie for providing me the best room with the views of the canal. nothing at all

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Superb location. Comfortable room. Insufficient information regarding laundry service

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Check in was smooth and finding the hotel straightforward (we had stayed there before). Staff was helpful and even with a mix up with payment of the booking, it was handled well and efficiently. The AC worked very well (important with the high heat). Location is great and very close to eateries and just wandering around the beauty that is Gent. Management was very attentive and professional!! There was a lot of construction going on (that will be for some time I believe), so that was interesting-- but think the windows helped with insulating the noise. We believed we had reserved a river view room (as we had done prior, with stone/brick and a straight out view. Instead we got a modern room very high up, small windows to look way down to the river and a view of the building apparently voted "most ugly" (as we were told by a river guide) in town from the side. Because I had hoped to get the room with character, it was really disappointing to realize we were not given what we thought we reserved.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our room has a canal view. ? Thoughtful staff. Very clean. Great breakfast. Near beautiful quartiers in Ghent's old medieval town. A little close to an active construction site.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The rooms were very comfortable, amazing location with views of the canal, airco, and the best staff. I’d definitely recommend.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I would add some lights to the room, but I guess it matches the old style of the rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was so charming and fun- my family loved it! The charm made up for the lack of modern convenience. The flush mechanism didn’t work after we pressed it- it didn’t return to original position. The hair dryer didn’t work and was very old. No convenient outlets for technology. The mattress on the main bed was not very comfortable- lopsided and thin.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Hotel is in an excellent location, close to tourist attractions and a few minutes walk from the Sluizeken T4 tram stop (useful to get around the city and to take you to or from Gent St Pieters station). Staff were very helpful, room was modern and well-equipped. Shower was good. Bed was comfortable and we slept well. Would happily stay here again. Nothing, it was great.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Outstanding

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location and wonderful staff that provided excellent help.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location, fantastic shower. Hard bed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location. Nice size room and bathroom. Nice selection at brekfast and cery tasty food Property needs some TLC. Wobbling railing by the uneven stairs(the bottom stair was taller)up to our room. Room overall clean but half used sugar pouches were left on the tray. Brekfast items were not promptly replenished causing lack od choices. Both cofee machines were broken 3out of 5 times.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Bed was outstanding as was location. Nice breakfast and view in breakfast room was beautiful Liked it all

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location Nearby construction

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The room is spacious and clean , with two windows getting plenty of natural light. The breakfast is fresh and delicious.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Very nice hotel, centrally located and right on the canal The “fitness center” was disappointing but everything else was great

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Everything

Frequently asked questions about Ghent River Hotel

Does Ghent River Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Ghent River Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Ghent River Hotel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Ghent River Hotel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Ghent River Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Ghent River Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Ghent River Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Ghent River Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna.
Where is Ghent River Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Ghent River Hotel is located at Waaistraat 5, Ghent, CA 9000. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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