Ghent River Hotel

$$$$||View on mapGhent, BelgiumWaaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000|
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Ghent River Hotel
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.4
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.4
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families15%
Groups14%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.4
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.5
Staff8.4
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families15%
Groups14%
Solo11%

Set in former 1518 and 1857 cotton factories, Ghent River Hotel is the first hotel in Ghent with direct boat access and a 24/7 sauna and gym

Building & Access

Ghent River Hotel occupies former cotton factories built in 1518 and 1857. It is the first hotel in Ghent accessible by boat. Remnants of the old cotton factory are visible throughout the building.

Wellness & Accommodations

The hotel offers an on-site sauna and fitness gym accessible 24 hours a day. Guest rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air conditioning, with some retaining original high ceilings or wooden beams. The Ghent River Hotel is pet-friendly without additional fees.

Location & Attractions

Ghent River Hotel Ghent sits 600 metres from Botermarkt in the city center. Major cultural attractions such as Gravensteen castle, St Nicholas' Church, and The House of Alijn are within walking distance. The House of Alijn is less than 300 metres from the hotel.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast is served in a top-floor breakfast room with panoramic views of the Ghent river. Ghent River Hotel Belgium offers one of the largest breakfast buffets in Ghent, including croissants, pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs. The breakfast room view spans the river and historic city center.

Business & Services

Meeting rooms are available on-site for business travelers. Ghent River Hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage services. A bar and shared lounge area offer spaces for relaxation or informal meetings.

  • Building: Former 1518 and 1857 cotton factories
  • Access: First hotel in Ghent reachable by boat
  • Wellness: Sauna and fitness gym open 24/7
  • Breakfast: One of the largest breakfast buffets in Ghent
  • Location: 2000 ft from Botermarkt, near Gravensteen castle
  • Pets: Pet-friendly with no extra fees
  • Business: Meeting rooms and 24-hour reception
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 25.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Dutch
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:160
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Rooms and availability

Budget Double Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Family Single Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Sauna

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna

Room view

  • River view
  • Water view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Ghent River Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 183 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 38.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Deurne, ANR

Location

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
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Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000
  • City landmarks
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Sint-Veerleplein 11
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Ghent City Center
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Church
St James' Church
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Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles
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Vrijdagmarkt
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The House of Alijn
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