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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Canal View
30 square metres
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double or Twin Room
20 square metres
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
25 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Ghent hotel in Ghent City Centre with fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
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

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

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
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

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

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Accessibility

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

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.

No cots (infant beds) available

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Online Penalty Collection

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

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

Contactless check-out is not available

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

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

  • Ghent River
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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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