Name: Ghent River Hotel
Address: Ghent, BE
Price range: From $332

Ghent River Hotel, GhentGhent River Hotel in Ghent, Belgium has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 19 of 29 hotels we score in Ghent. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $332 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ghent River Hotel is a riverside property in the centre of Ghent, situated on the banks of the River Lys. The building combines a 1518 Renaissance house with an 1857 cotton factory. It suits travellers looking for historic architecture alongside modern interiors. Rooms include amenities such as minibars, televisions, and air conditioning, with some featuring original wooden beams or high ceilings. Guests can access a rooftop terrace, a sauna, and a gym. The hotel is located near the Kouter and within walking distance of the House of Alijn museum. While the location is central, some guest rooms feature dark grey and black decor.What stands out

Riverside central location

Historic architecture

Rooftop terrace and sauna

Spacious rooms with high ceilings

Watch out for

Dark room decor

Soft beds

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