Ibis Gent Centrum Opera, GhentIbis Gent Centrum Opera in Ghent, Belgium has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 29 hotels we score in Ghent. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 2.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $124 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ibis Gent Centrum Opera is a 3-star hotel situated in the centre of Ghent. It sits close to the Flemish Opera House, Veldstraat shopping area, and various local museums and landmarks. The property provides 134 renovated, air-conditioned rooms equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Guests can use the on-site bar, garden, and business centre, or arrange bike rentals through the hotel. It is a practical choice for travellers wanting to walk to the railway station and local sights. While the rooms are clean and functional, the floor space is limited and the shower cubicles are small.What stands out

Central location near shopping and museums

Air-conditioned rooms with high-speed Wi-Fi

On-site bike rentals and garden

Close to the railway station

Watch out for

Compact rooms and small showers

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