The Ghent River Hotel is comprised of modern and historic buildings with many period features, and is located on the banks of the River Leie in the city centre. It has 77 guestrooms over three floors, all of which are decorated in warm tones and include air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet connections, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Bathrooms include hair dryers and bathrobes. Guests can explore Ghent and the surrounding countryside on bicycles rented from the hotel. There is a fitness room and a sauna to relax in after a day out, or guests can try a refreshing Belgian beer in the hotel's informal River Bar. Motorists will find secure parking facilities and the hotel can arrange airport transfers. Business guests are well catered for with wireless Internet, computer rental, a business centre and conference rooms with audio-visual equipment. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can advise on local sightseeing hotspots as well as making restaurant reservations and booking excursions. The historic riverside streets of Graslei and Koornlei are 300 metres away and St Bavo's Cathedral is 350 metres from the hotel. Brussels Airport is 50 kilometres from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   One double or two twin beds. Warm decor. Air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, direct-dial phone, high-speed Internet connection, complimentary newspaper, safe. Bathroom with hair dryer and bathrobes.

Standard twin/double room:   One double or two twin beds. Warm decor. Air conditioning, minibar, satellite television, direct-dial phone, high-speed Internet connection, complimentary newspaper, safe. Bathroom with hair dryer and bathrobes.

Driving Directions: The best way to reach the hotel is by car or train. Ghent's railway station is five kilometres from the hotel. A taxi from the airport will cost approximately 75 EUR. From the motorway, on approaching Ghent follow signs to Zuid and turn right on to Zuidstationstraat. Drive to St Annaplein and at the roundabout take the fourth exit on to Keize Karelstraat. At the St Jacob's Church roundabout take the third exit on to Ottogracht and at the end of this street, before the bridge, turn left on to Speldenstraat. Finally turn right on to Waaistraat where the hotel is located.