Ghent River Hotel, Ghent ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

Ghent River Hotel, a 4-star accommodation, combines historic charm with modern amenities, featuring an elegant design melding a renaissance house from 1518 and an old cotton factory from 1857. It is known for its large breakfast buffet and stunning views from the top-floor breakfast room. This hotel is unique as it is the only hotel that can be reached by boat.

Rooms & Amenities

The rooms at Ghent River Hotel offer a TV, minibar, and modern bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms retain distinctive features from the old factory, while others provide views of the river. The hotel has 77 air-conditioned accommodations providing a comfortable stay with essential conveniences.

Dining Options

Dining at Ghent River Hotel is highlighted by a breakfast buffet featuring croissants, pancakes, bacon, and scrambled eggs, served in the panoramic breakfast room. Guests can also enjoy drinks in the cozy bar or on the quiet terrace. Local dining options are available within walking distance.

Leisure & Business

Leisure facilities at the hotel include a sauna and fitness center, providing guests with relaxation and workout options. For business travelers, two onsite meeting rooms are available. Safety features include a smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and a security system for guest reassurance.

Location & Attractions

Ghent River Hotel is conveniently situated near numerous historical attractions, such as St. Nicholas' Church and Gravensteen. Public transport options include nearby bus stops at Gent Ottogracht and Gent Sluizeken, providing easy access to the city center and other landmarks. Guests can explore local sites like the Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles, less than half a mile away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Executive Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Ghent500 m

Airports

Deurne (ANR) 61.2 km

Ostend-Bruges (OST) 68.0 km

Train

Trainstation Ghent-Dampoort 1.1 km

Train Station Sint-Pieters Ghent 2.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna

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

Location

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

Map view

Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium, 9000

City landmarks

Landmark

Belfry of Ghent

650 m

Church

Saint Nicholas' Church

670 m

Church

St. Bavo's Cathedral

1.1 km

Landmark

St Michael s Church

910 m

Museum

Design Museum Gent

630 m

Landmark

Rabot

1.2 km

Church

Saint Bavo's Cathedral

620 m

Gallery

Belfry and Cloth Hall

710 m

Landmark

Graslei and Korenlei

600 m

Landmark

Geeraard de Duivelsteen

960 m

Bridge

St Michael's Bridge

700 m

Museum

Museum Arnold Vander Haeghen

1.2 km

Historic Site

Ghent Cloth Hall

650 m

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

2.2 km

Square

Graslei

620 m

Castle

Castle of Gerald the Devil

840 m

Landmark

Saint Peter's Abbey

2.0 km

Nearby

Sint-Veerleplein 11

Gravensteen

420 m

Square

Korenmarkt

550 m

Grootkanonplein 5

Dulle Griet

210 m

Academiestraat 1

Augustinian Monastery

410 m

Ghent City Center

600 m

Werregarenstraat

Graffiti Street

430 m

Museum

Ghent Museum of Industrial Archeology and Textiles

400 m

Church

St James' Church

220 m

Museum

The House of Alijn

270 m

Vrijdagmarkt

230 m

Public Building

Ghent City Hall

540 m

Historic Site

Great Butchers' Hall

480 m

Botermarkt 17

Mammelokker

480 m

Restaurants

Himalaya Restaurant

250 m

Oudburg 1

Osteria Al Sikulo

40 m

Waaistraat 14

Prince

300 m

Oudburg 58

't Klokhuys

250 m

65 Corduwaniersstraat

Ankara

290 m

Oudburg 42

Babbelut

100 m

Vrijdagmarkt 15

ABA-jour

240 m

20 Oudburg

Panda

240 m

38 Oudburg

De Acht Zaligheden

210 m

Oudburg 4

Sushi Palace Gent

330 m

Oudburg 37

Brasserie De Jacob

100 m

Vrijdagsmarkt 16

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