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Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Property class: 4.5

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A modern living room with a sofa, two side tables, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
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A kitchen with modern pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, organized workspace.
A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with benches.
A modern lobby with a curved seating area, a reception desk, and a digital directory.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

Explore the area

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Akkerhage 10, Ghent, 9000
  • Place, Ghelamco Arena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gravensteen Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden shelf, a small seating area, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a shelf with a cup and a book, and a door leading to another room.

Comfort Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden shelf, a small seating area, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Room, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior kamer met bad

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with abstract art, two bedside lamps, a glass of water, and a coffee maker on the nightstand.

Superior kamer met bad

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table.

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with two sinks, a bathtub, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Suite, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A child's bunk bed with a dinosaur toy, a small stool, and children's books on the shelf.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a decorative wall.

Presidential Suite

  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a door.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bunk bed with a white and gray color scheme, a small bedside table with a clock, and a bookshelf with children's books and toys.

Deluxe family room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Ghent

A luxury stay in Ghent awaits you at Van der Valk Hotel Gent. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Ghelamco Arena and Ghent University Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering at Weleda Spa can include massages along with access to the sauna. Skybar is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Ghent hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Citadel Park.

What's nearby

  • Ghelamco Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Atelierwoning Leon Sarteel - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Flanders Expo - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ghent Christmas Market - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Gravensteen Castle - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Gentbrugge Station - 4 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocotte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant UZ - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafetaria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪'t Picolootje - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

12 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at the luxury Van der Valk Hotel Gent. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Ghent hotel is smoke free.

  • 262 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers 262 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Weleda Spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 28.50 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Cocotte
  • Limoncello
  • Mr Sato
  • Skybar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 22.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.40 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 28.50 for adults and from EUR 12 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 22.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Van der Valk Hotel Gent Hotel
Van der Valk Hotel Gent Ghent
Van der Valk Hotel Gent Hotel Ghent

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Van der Valk Hotel Gent on 5 Nov 2026 start from AU$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yep, Van der Valk Hotel Gent has a secured covered self car park for EUR 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yep, Weleda Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Van der Valk Hotel Gent serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

No, Van der Valk Hotel Gent does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 838 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel and the restaurant food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with 2 nice restaurants and excellent SPA service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Cleanliness, staff, A/C, restaurants, location all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely place to stay, very lean ans
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this hotel every time we pass through Ghent. Amazing dog friendly hotel with well decorated and clean rooms and great resturants on site and easy access to the motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, clean, comfortable, good food, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was top class and everything was on point. Loved every amenities and interior of the room as well. Staff was friendly and professional. Also the check in was quick and flawless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for money!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The superior room and suite were well worth having. Dogs also allowed is really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very helpful welcoming staff, very comfy beds (stayed in twin room), quality bedding, nice to have two pillows per person!, breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had. Would stay again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well-run and is in great condition
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel, spacious and luxurious rooms, we only wished we could stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel and staff. Breakfast was brilliant, fresh and lots of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately planned, modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not close to the centre but perfect for business trip. The rooms are good quality & the breakfast buffet had a great choice of items. Both restaurants were good too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for business purposes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern and clean hotel. It was busy during our stay so we had to wait a few times for the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast and great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, nice rooms and comfy beds. great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very nice staff..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious, excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025