Ghent River Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ghent, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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Flavia
Brazil Brazil
“The room was really big, well decorated, nice view to the river, really clean and comfortable. The staff was polite and nice, they had a lot of materials for tourists. The elevator was always available and the location was perfect to get to know...”
Andrey
Germany Germany
“Good location and impressive sound isolation. Very decent breakfast.”
Marion
United States United States
“Location was superb, We walked everywhere and were very comfortable walking even at night. The town square with lots of picturesque places to stop for a drink was just a few streets away. Breakfast was excellent. There was a large, spacious...”
Ruby
United States United States
“The rooms are exactly as pictured in their ads. So pretty. On the canal. Amazing location. I would highly recommend this hotel”
Katie
United States United States
“Just a beautiful room, spacious, comfortable overlooking the river.”
Andrea
Ireland Ireland
“The hotel was perfectly located in the heart of the city, making it easy to explore. It was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The staff were welcoming and helpful throughout our visit. We would definitely stay here again and...”
Tim
Australia Australia
“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.”
Augusta
United States United States
“Great location for exploring Ghent. Staff were lovely and room was exceptionally clean and comfortable!”
Theresa
United States United States
“An old converted factory or warehouse maintaining elements of its original architecture - brick walls, beamed ceilings. Our room has a canal view. 😁 Thoughtful staff. Very clean. Great breakfast. Near beautiful quartiers in Ghent's old medieval...”
Richard
United States United States
“The rooms were very comfortable, amazing location with views of the canal, airco, and the best staff. I’d definitely recommend.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Ghent River Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Bar

House rules

Ghent River Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. That's about $288. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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