Ghent River Hotel (Ghent, Belgium)

All other hotels in Ghent, Belgium are unable to boast one fun little feature—boat access. From the banks of the River Leie, you can walk out the hotel’s front door and will able to enjoy the river and the city, rather than having to find access to the wa

The merger of a Renaissance-era house and a 19th century sugar refinery, the Ghent River Hotel is the culmination of antiquated charm and modern design and décor. It also provides you access to the city centre and the river, as well as providing delightfu

For a small fee, not only can you enjoy a savoury morning meal, but you’ll also feast on lovely vistas of the city. Breakfast—consisting of cereals, fruits, sausages, smoked salmon, pancakes and other hot and cold delights—is served from the rooftop dinin

Although the hotel does have parking available for guests, it isn’t located onsite. There is a nearby underground parking ramp, which although private and secure, does cost an extra fee to use. If you’re looking to avoid parking fees, you may wish to trav

All in all, travellers felt the hotel was a pleasant place to stay and loved the convenience to downtown. On the other hand, there have been a few small concerns with the accommodations, including some trouble with the heater, lack of a bathroom fan, limi

While many guests of the Ghent River Hotel haven’t had any real problems with the hotel or grounds, some have noted that the walls were very thin. As such, it was a little too easy for noises from the adjacent rooms, the hallways or the pub to seep into t