Name: Ghent Marriott Hotel
Address: Ghent, BE
Price range: From $229

Ghent Marriott Hotel, GhentGhent Marriott Hotel in Ghent, Belgium has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 29 hotels we score in Ghent. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $229 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Ghent Marriott Hotel stands on the Korenlei in the historic centre of Ghent, Belgium, looking over the River Lys. Major sights such as St Nicholas' Church, the Belfry and Gravensteen are about a five-minute walk away. Rooms and suites are modern and clean, with Marriott King beds, air conditioning, minibars and room service. Guests can eat at the Midtown Grill, which serves international dishes and breakfast from 7:30 a.m., or use the coffee shop, terrace and garden. A gym, sauna, spa, business centre and valet parking are available. Rates start around $229 a night. It suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the old town, though some guests find the rooms a little dated and there is no swimming pool.What stands out

Riverside spot in the historic centre

Modern, clean rooms

On-site restaurant and coffee shop

Gym, sauna and spa facilities

Watch out for

Rooms somewhat dated

No swimming pool

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