8.0 · Very good3,774 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 8.8 out of 10, at Waaistraat 5.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Industrial History meets Modern Elegance
Luxurious Amenities: From a sauna and gym to a riverside terrace, Ghent River Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.
Charming Rooms: Experience a mix of modern comfort and historic charm in our rooms, some featuring high ceilings and wooden beams.
Scenic Breakfast: Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast in our breakfast room, boasting panoramic views of Gent.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
Rooms
8.0
Very good
Rated 8.0 out of 10 by 3,774 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.3
- Service8.8
- Location8.8
- Rooms7.8
- Amenities7.8
- Value7.3
- Food & drink8.8
Guests mention
Great breakfast qualityExcellent views
PanagiotisGreeceThe hotel’s location is excellent, close to many sightseeings, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. The surrounding area however is very quiet at night, so there’s virtually no noise. The rooms are very spacious, while the…
DianeUnited KingdomStaff were all very helpful.
Room was lovely, beautiful view of the canal. Double bed and bath as requested.
Very central location, easy to get everywhere in the city.
The building work next door (and all over the…
CesareItalyPrincipalmente la posizione
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kateUnited KingdomHighly recommend would definitely go again
Great location, in walking distance of everywhere
Rooms had a amazing view and were big
Great selection on the breakfast
Building work being done
MaggieItalyI loved our room. We had a ground floor room with a canal view so it was like being on the water, with a tree outside the window and boats and coots going past. Also the hotel is in a former industrial building, and…
HeinzGermanySehr gut
Dier Lage des Hotels war sehe gut. Alle wesentlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten leicht fußläugig erreichbar.
Die Größe des Zimmers; 5,0 qm2 mehr, würde sehr viel ausmachen.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Waaistraat 5, Ghent, Belgium
Guests rate the location 8.8 out of 10 — fabulous.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Ghent River Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Ghent River Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Ghent River Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included at Ghent River Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Ghent River Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Ghent River Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Ghent River Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Ghent River Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Ghent River Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Ghent River Hotel?
Waaistraat 5, Ghent.
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