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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View
323 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double or Twin Room
215 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Double or Twin Room
Room with view
269 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Riverfront Ghent hotel in Ghent City Centre with fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

A stay at Ghent River Hotel places you in the heart of Ghent, within a 5-minute walk of Kraanlei and Toreken. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Big Cannon and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Friday Market Square.

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a reception hall.

Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Ghent? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Ghent River Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, 9000

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Ghent River Hotel features a sauna and a fitness center. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 753 square feet (70 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

Ghent River Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 70
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Conference space size (feet) - 753
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 77
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Dutch

Room Amenities

Ghent River Hotel offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Ghent hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 5

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Online penalty collection

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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  • Hotel Ghent River
  • River Ghent
  • River Hotel Ghent
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National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 stars.

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