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 Location
Delicious Breakfast
Cons:
Inconsistent Service
Odor Issues in Bathroom

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some reports of unpleasant odors in the bathroom, but overall cleanliness standards were noted positively.
Service
8.25
Mixed experiences with staff professionalism; some interactions were described as lacking, but others were friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
Many reviews praised the hotel's excellent location near attractions and views over the canal.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms were generally spacious and well-equipped, although some mentioned noise and temperature issues.
Amenities
7.75
Amenities such as a variety of breakfast options received praise.
Value for Money
7.75
Overall value was seen as reasonable given the hotel's quality, with some considering breakfast pricing to be high.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast options were consistently rated as excellent, contributing to a very favorable experience.
Overall Experience
7.75
A generally positive experience highlighted by location, amenities, and food quality, tempered by issues in service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:06

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:

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 3304 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
K
Koen • couple • be
7
Pros:

Goed bed, proper en ontbijt

Cons:

Onvriendelijk onthaal en hotel is aan opfrisbeurt toe.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location and lovely hotel

Cons:

Gym wasn’t very big or well equipped

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • family_with_children • nl
6
Hotel location is perfect, breakfast is okay and the family room was large.
Pros:

Breakfast was good, simple, but enough for us to choose from. I liked the large room, with 2 large beds, where my whole family could stay together in one room. There is a parking garage 5 min walk from the hotel. I had to pay a bit over 50 euro for storing the car there for 3 days. The garage unfortunately does not have many charging spots for electrical cars. The hotel itself is located perfectly, in the middle of the city center. Everything was on walkable distance.

Cons:

There was a bad smell coming from our bathroom. The rooms were totally not cozy and totally different than on the pictures. And the rooms are totally not soundproof. There was a family staying a floor up and we could hear the kids running around. The 2nd night there was a party going on, many people making a lot of noise, whilst you would think that the staff from the hotel would say something about that noise.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
M
Marianne • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Location to the square but over 40 mins from train station

Cons:

Crane over hotel
Food was offered as room service but didn’t realise it was from a restaurant nearby
Breakfast was very generous

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
1
Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
C
christophe • extended_group • be
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Dekker • couple • nl
8
Prima locatie om hier vanuit Gent te ontdekken
Pros:

Locatie. Uitgebreid ontbijt. Hotel gevestigd in oude fabriek.

Cons:

Badkamer iets gedateerd.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
J
Judith • couple • fr
8
Plutôt pas mal
Pros:

Très belle chambre confortable et salle de bain très propre

Cons:

La climatisation qui a claqué toute la nuit. Une boîte de nuit juste à côté de la chambre, musique à fond et fêtards à l extérieur

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
G
Geert • couple • nl
8
Goed
Pros:

Leuke ruime kamer. Goede ligging in centrum. Heel goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Man aan de receptie/bar. Geen aandacht voor de klant. Is handsfree luidrichtig privégesprekken aan het voeren. Is niet in staat drankjes te serveren. Onaanvaardbaar!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
M
Maurice pander • family_with_children • nl
10
Geweldig
Pros:

Mooie hotelkamer,lekker ontbijt,dichtbij de winkels en restaurants,en een heerlijk geslapen.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
C
CHEN • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
S
Stéphanie • extended_group • be
8
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
C
Carole • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Un super séjour. Personnel très à l’écoute.
Chambre au top . Très bien situé

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
R
rudolf • couple • nl
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
D
Debbie • couple • gb
10
Very nice hotel by the canal
Pros:

Charm

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • extended_group • es
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • family_with_children • be
8
Agréable et confortable
Pros:

Buffet déjeuner
Literie
Commodités salle de bain
Matériel et Caterina dans la chambre

Cons:

Bruits chambres voisines. Insonorisation peu efficace

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
V
Virginie • extended_group • fr
7
Très bien
Pros:

Emplacement et superficie de la chambre quadruple. Petit dej ok.

Cons:

Le sauna n’est pas indiqué en optionnel sur le site booking

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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rym-sarah • couple • be
8
Pros:

Chambre prise pour une nuit, on a pu déposer notre sac avant de prendre la chambre, ce qui nous a permit de nous promener plus léger. Personnel agréable.

Cons:

Hôtel assez typé,(voir photos) c'est chouette pour rester dans le thème d'une visite de la ville.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • couple • es
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee