Ghent River Hotel

My room which overlooked the river was spacious, very clean and very well equipped. I really enjoyed the room. The common areas like lobby, lounge/bar and breakfast room with terrace were inviting. The reception staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. Breakfasts were fantastic. One of the best spreads I’ve experienced in ten plus years travelling in France, Spain and Portugal. The hotel was centrally located in relation to places in the historic centre that I wanted to visit.

The location. Very close to the underground car park at Vrijdagmarkt, a short walk. There were lots of spaces even during the Christmas market and on a Friday night in minus 3 level. So happy. It was easy to check in. Room was very clean and comfortable, The breakfast was served in the top floor in a glassy airy room with 270 degree views. The staff were very pleasant and efficient. The breakfast was good, a nice well presented selection of food to accommodate all tastes. It was winter, but in warmer weather there was a terrace where which would be a beautiful area to sit and eat and drink to look at the view. Again the location made it very easy to walk to all the major historic city sights. Many restaurants and bars nearby. Our room (317) was nice and large with a double aspect. Overall very happy.

Very good location, just round the corner from the main sites and also just by the river. The rooms were clean with original features of the building. The breakfast selection was also great albeit pricey.

The hotel boasts a prime location within easy walking distance of the vibrant Vrijdag Markt, Koren Markt, and various other noteworthy attractions. Our stay involved a loft-style room, which was a surprise as I expected a room as in the picture I saw when we had booked moreover, it was a challenge to haul our suitcases up a set of stairs. Notably, the room featured a fantastic coffee machine, which quickly became a highlight for me. While we chose not to have breakfast at the hotel, the overall experience was enjoyable. Throughout our journey, we stayed in various Hilton hotels across Belgium, and without reservation, I can attest that this particular establishment surpassed them significantly in terms of cleanliness and service. The attention to detail was impressive, as we were pleasantly surprised with amenities such as a stocked bar fridge, comfortable robes and slippers, and convenient coffee and tea-making facilities. To our delight, there were even tempting snacks available for purchase, adding an extra layer of convenience to our stay. Due to the occasionally inclement weather, we opted to stay indoors and declined housekeeping services. One standout aspect was the considerate gesture of our cleaner, who left a thoughtful basket outside our door containing fresh towels and additional tea and coffee sachets, enhancing our comfort during our stay.

Great location, quiet hotel, easy to get around, nice atmosphere, lovely view of the river. We always had a “do not disturb” sign on the door and still, fresh towels/toiletries were put in a basket for us outside of the room every day - loved that!