Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Multiple mentions of poor hygiene and cleanliness issues in rooms.
Service
8.9
Overall helpful and friendly staff, though some negative instances noted.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised for its fantastic central location.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious, with some comments on cleanliness.
Amenities
8.1
Basic amenities are present, but there were some complaints about missing items.
Value for Money
7.6
Some reviews mention the price being high for the size of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast is good, but some reported issues with wait times and variety.
Overall Experience
8.4
Guests generally enjoyed their stay with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in Historic Ghent

At Hotel Gravensteen, indulge in a blend of history and modern comfort. On-Site Wellness and Fitness: Unwind in the sauna or stay active in the fitness center. Delightful Culinary Experience: Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and a variety of drinks at the Donjon Bar. Convenient Location: Explore Ghent's attractions just minutes away, with shopping and public transport nearby. Immerse yourself in the charm of Ghent while enjoying top-notch amenities at Hotel Gravensteen. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that some rooms can only be reached by going outside.

How to drive to accommodations by car:
On the highway E17/E40 direction “Gent” take the exit “Gent Centrum” (B401).
Follow “Alle Richtingen”, then turn left under the bridge and follow direction “Eeklo”.

This is the “Sint Lievenslaan”. Continue down this street “Charles de Kerkhovelaan, Godshuizenlaa, Marterlaarslaan, Einde Were” (1.6 mi).

At intersection “Einde Were - Nieuwewandeling” turn right, at the traffic lights (direction Centrum-Gevangenis).

You are now in the “Nieuwewandeling (N430)”, continue down this road to intersection “Brugsepoortstraat”. Turn right here.
Follow the road “Hoogstraat” until the end.

You will then arrive at “Poel”. Turn left, into the Drabstraat”

(!) Attention, you are now entering the car-free zone (!)

It is important to call the reception of the hotel to ask for an available parking space or pass along the license plate of the car.

Turn left, onto the “Jan Breydelstraat. Halfway down the street you will find the parking lot, on the left side.


Guests 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 – 10:30 during the weekend

Please note that for reservations of 5 or more rooms, different group conditions (policies) can apply.Sauna is closed from 2026-06-30 until 2026-03-24
Fitness center is closed from 2026-06-30 until 2026-03-24

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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 25 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2917 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.4
B
BESIK extended_group gb
3
not good. bed was not comfortable. gett a wider and better mattras.
Pros:

receptionist was a good man,

Cons:

the bed was not good at all, very uncomfortable beds, it should not be called sinngle bed.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
I
Ivo couple us
10
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
C
Claudio solo_traveller ar
9
Pros:

Ubicación excelente

Cons:

Lo estricto del horario del check-in.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
G
Gerhard solo_traveller de
6
Gut
Cons:

Parkplatzsituation, Parkplätze konnten nicht vorreserviert werden

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
N
Nathalie couple fr
10
belle étape pour découvrir la ville avant de se diriger vers Amsterdam
Pros:

le château
les différentes places et quais à proximité

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
L
Luuk solo_traveller nl
7
Interesting place in the center of Ghent. A bit expensive, but ok for a business stay
Pros:

Close to city center; room was spacious, clean, good bed and beautiful bathroom. Breakfast was good too . There was a decent adjustable airco

Cons:

Getting to the room was not easy: elevator, long hall, stairs.
It was warm below the roof. Opening windows revealed that outside it was very noisy from air vents all night.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
G
Giovanni couple be
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
C
Carlos Radtke solo_traveller nl
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
P
Philip solo_traveller lu
9
Pros:

Perfect gelegen.

Cons:

Pech met rumoer op de gang 's nachts

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children be
6
Pros:

De kamers zijn verzorgd en hebben een historisch karakter. Gelegen in het centrum van Gent.

Cons:

De hotelkamers op de eerste verdieping hebben last van lawaaihinder, omdat de kamers zich vlak boven de receptie begeven. Dat was echt een minpunt. Mijn dochter en mezelf sliepen op de eerste verdieping en wij zijn veel wakker geworden 's nachts omdat er gasten luid waren en bleven rondhangen in de receptie.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Pierre solo_traveller be
4
Un séjour non digne d'un trois étoiles.
Pros:

L'emplacement est particulièrement parfait. A deux pas du château et du centre historique, je pense qu'on ne peut pas mieux faire.

Le petit déjeuner est également qualitatif et assez fourni.

Cons:

Arrivé sur place, on nous indique notre chambre (en anglais). Nous devons serpenter dans des couloirs pour arriver finalement dans les combles du bâtiment. Chaleur étouffante alors qu'il ne fait pas spécialement chaud dehors, mais nous sommes rassurés par la présence de la climatisation. La chambre est petite mais semble fonctionnelle. Pour le prix, dans un hôtel 3 étoiles nous sommes tout de même déçus.
Je rentre dans les toilettes, leur extérieur est jonché d'une matière brune que je n'ose identifier. Je descends à la réception demander qu'on nettoie, le réceptionniste (extrêmement gentil) s'excuse et dit qu'il va appeler quelqu'un. Nous repartons donc nous promener avec ma compagne.
A notre retour, trois heures plus tard, les toilettes sont toujours sales. Je décide de nettoyer moi même, et, après, voulant me laver les mains, constate que la bouteille de savon est vidé.
Sortant des toilettes je remarque également que la porte ne ferme pas.
Je souhaite ensuite mettre la climatisation pour faire baisser la température, et constate alors que l'intérieur du climatiseur est rempli de moisissure...
Je descends alors à la réception, photos à l'appui, expliquer la situation. Le réceptionniste, toujours aussi prévenant et gentil, s'excusera et changera notre chambre pour une légèrement plus grande.
La literie sera moyennement bonne (mais j'imagine que c'est une question de goût et d'habitude), et l'isolation phonique inexcusable en 2026, surtout pour une ville festive comme Gand. Nous passerons une quasi nuit blanche.

Bref, c'est la deuxième fois que j'y venais, et contrairement au proverbe, il n'y aura pas de troisième fois. Tellement dommage pour un hôtel avec tellement de promesses.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Anna extended_group se
8
Pros:

Centralt
Tyvärr ingen frukost i priset
Otydlig info gällande frukost och skatt

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
S
Sutherland solo_traveller gb
7
Decent value and good location
Pros:

We had a spacious room, and the double glazing on the external and internal windows meant there was no noise from outside. The room was clean. The location was at the edge of the city centre, with good restaurants, bars and visitor attractions in easy reach. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast seemed reasonable value with good choice.

Cons:

The extractor fan in the toilet was noisy, which was.a nuisance for night time visits. The temperature control for the shower did not seem to work properly and difficult to adjust to a comfortably warm temperature. The dead fly on the window sill on the stairs between reception and 1st floor that was there when we arrived.was still there 3 days later.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
E
Ed family_with_children nl
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
M
Maggie couple nl
10
Fantastisch!
Pros:

De kamer was prachtig!

Cons:

Niets negatiefs!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
V
Valérie solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement et le bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

La propreté des lieux n'est pas excellente compte tenu du standing de l'hôtel.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
V
Virginie V. couple be
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
F
frank couple be
8
Moest iemand naar Gent willen om een city trip te doen zou ik het zeker aanraden.
Pros:

De locatie voor een city trip kan eigenlijk niet beter zijn.
Het hotel is een prachtig gebouw met die typische hoge plafonds,zeer mooi afgewerkt,
Ook het ontbijt had voor ieder wat wils.
Kleine kamer/badkamer maar proper,ideaal om te city trippen.
Wij waren enkel aanwezig om te slapen.

Cons:

Na 3 nachten hadden we beide last van onze nek door het niet ideale bed/kop kussens.
Nogal rumoerig gebouw,maar dat is waarschijnlijk het gevolg van dat oude gebouw met redelijk veel parketvloer.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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William couple nl
9
Heel welkom geheten op een prachtige locatie
Pros:

We kregen een gratis upgrade naar een luxe kamer en die was erg mooi en groot

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
A
Alex solo_traveller nl
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee