Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great breakfast quality
Excellent views
Cons:
Bathroom odor issues
High breakfast costs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some reviews mention odor issues in the bathroom.
Service
8.75
Reports of friendly staff but mixed experiences on the new year's day.
Location
8.75
Many reviews highlight the excellent location near attractions.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms generally well-received, but some complaints about temperature control.
Amenities
7.75
Amenities offered such as breakfast were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.25
Breakfast cost considered high by some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.75
High praise for breakfast quality and options.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall positive stays but with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:37

Property Description

Industrial History meets Modern Elegance

Luxurious Amenities: From a sauna and gym to a riverside terrace, Ghent River Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.

Charming Rooms: Experience a mix of modern comfort and historic charm in our rooms, some featuring high ceilings and wooden beams.

Scenic Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast in our breakfast room, boasting panoramic views of Gent.

Experience the perfect fusion of history and luxury at Ghent River Hotel. Book now to secure your stay!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRU

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3390 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Eric • couple • nl
8
Centraal hotel, netjes, centrale ligging!
Pros:

Ik vond Ghent River Hotel een goed en verzorgd hotel met een uitstekende ligging in het centrum van Gent, waar vooral de nette kamers en het vriendelijke personeel positief opvallen. De prijs-kwaliteitverhouding is goed waardoor ik het geheel beoordeel met een solide 8,0/10.

Cons:

Ontbijtoptie niet genomen. € 25 pp voor ontbijt is veel te duur.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
7
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Luc • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location and a piece of living history

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • gb
5
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • be
7
Rustig en gezellig, voldoende
Pros:

Gezellige kamer met uitzicht op het water.

Cons:

Gehorig hotel, luide buurman al om 7u in de ochtend die ik doorheen mijn oordopjes kon horen. Ook het poetsteam op de gang voerde luide gesprekken vanaf half 8/8u in de ochtend.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • nl
6
Eenvoudig, maar netjes
Pros:

Ligging tov het centrum

Cons:

Gehorigheid

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Jan-Peter • family_with_children • de
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Arienne • couple • nl
9
Super leuk hotel op loopafstand van alles wat je in Gent wilt zien
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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AnniekV • couple • nl
6
De locatie en het ontbijt redden het hotel.
Pros:

De locatie en het ontbijt waren veruit de beste faciliteiten van het hotel. In het centrum dus te voet is alles goed te doen. Het hotel is uitgebreid en word tot laat bijgevuld. We kwamen niets te kort.

Cons:

Het bed was erg hard waardoor we allebei niet heel.goed geslapen hebben. De kamer was toch wel erg basic en mankeerde her en der iets. Dat was wel jammer. We hadden voor die prijs en afgaande van de foto's toch wel iets anders verwacht. Dat was een tegenvaller. Het personeel aan de balie hing buiten met vrienden waardoor hij niet zag dat we assistentie nodig hadden.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
Two night stay with sister
Pros:

Good location right next to canal. Comfy beds. Nice exposed brick wall. Good black out curtains.

We had requested a twin set up but unfortunately when we arrived the room had been set up as a double however this was quickly changed after speaking to reception.

Cons:

One of the lights in the bathroom was not working which made applying make up difficult. Unfortunately despite alerting reception to this it was not fixed during the two days of our stay.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Flip • solo_traveller • nl
8
Veblijf (4 dagen) in Ghent River Hotel.
Pros:

Knusse kleine kamer met mooie badkamer! De ligging van het hotel is echt perfect alles op loop afstand, de Vrijdagsmarkt met leuke restaurantjes, terrasjes, en heel dichtbij winkels etc.

Cons:

De termostaat was stuk temp. in kamer was bij aankomst 25C, de receptie zei zet 'm uit dan wordt het koeler we zullen morgen een technicus bellen. Was natuurlijk een hopeloze zaak (Pazen!). Maar kreeg helemaal geen terug koppeling van receptie niets, jammer! Toen ik weg ging was het in de kamet 21C lekkere temp.....

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • couple • de
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Geweldige mooie oude stad.
Locatie was uitstekend, leuke restaurants,
heerlijk gewandeld.

Cons:

Het ontbijt in het hotel,
vond ik tegenvallen, ongezellig,
leek wel een bedrijfskantine.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • de
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • be
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Hsueh Yen • family_with_children • tw
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Steven • extended_group • gb
9
Great location, short walk into town and options locally for parking.
Pros:

Room was big, breakfast was plentiful and had GF options. Access to gym and availability of ironing board and iron

Cons:

Although plenty of lighting there wasn’t a decent bright one for the female guests to do their makeup. Bathroom would’ve been but steamed up quickly

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Daphne • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Uitstekende locatie met vriendelijk personeel en netjes verzorgde kamers

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee