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Van der Valk Hotel Gent

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Ghent with 3 restaurants and spa

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In the heart of Gent, Van der Valk Hotel Gent offers a tranquil retreat with an outdoor entertainment area and rooftop terrace. Guests can unwind at Weleda Spa or enjoy a meal at Coccote, the on-site restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, bike rentals, and helpful staff that have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is CNY908
CNY1,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21

Why we love this property

Spa and wellness retreat
The full-service spa offers daily massages to soothe tired travelers. A sauna, steam room, and fitness center complete this hotel's wellness journey.
Culinary adventures
This hotel tantalizes taste buds with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. The morning begins with a delicious buffet breakfast to fuel the day.
Work meets wellness
This hotel boasts 12 meeting rooms and coworking spaces for productivity. After hours, the spa, sauna, and bar create perfect relaxation zones.

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

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

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Comfort Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Family Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, Accessible

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

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Superior kamer met bad | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior kamer met bad

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

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Suite

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

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Suite, Accessible | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

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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Family Suite

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

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Presidential Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite

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

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Deluxe Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Akkerhage 10, Ghent, 9000

What's nearby

  • Ghelamco Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ghent University Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Executive Club Private Golf Zwijnaarde - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Citadel Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ghent International Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 51 min drive
  • Charleroi (CRL-Brussels South Charleroi) - 68 min drive
  • Gentbrugge Station - 4 min drive
  • Melle Station - 8 min drive
  • Merelbeke Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Van der Valk Hotel Gent. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 262 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Toys

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Grab bar in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Cocotte - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Limoncello - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Mr Sato - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Skybar - Onsite cocktail bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 28.50 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 22.50 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 10 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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.

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

Does Van der Valk Hotel Gent offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Van der Valk Hotel Gent does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 22.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Van der Valk Hotel Gent and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Van der Valk Hotel Gent?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Van der Valk Hotel Gent like?

Van der Valk Hotel Gent is a short 7-minute walk from Ghelamco Arena and 14 minutes' walk from Ghent University Hospital.

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Reviews

Van der Valk Hotel Gent Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast selection was extensive and the food was delicious with many tasty and fresh options. (22 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a great selection of food options, including excellent burgers, pheasant breast, and beef stew, with good service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
Mikkel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top hotel
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with very nice staff..
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, amazing breakfast and great service
Darran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place to stay, nice rooms and comfy beds. great breakfast.
Cengiz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay for business purposes.
Edwin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Area for a bar drink other than one of the three restaurants would be good but otherwise excellent hotel and stay
Nigel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

ok
Alejandro, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, and good restaurant options in the hotel. Van der valk never disappoints.
Gregg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with gorgeous rooms. Will be back
Katie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with great facilities.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

rent rum
ERWIN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a one night, but very nice stay there. Very nice rooms. I wouldnt want to stay anywhere else when I'm in the area.
Sjors, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel Great location
Gareth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Mohammed, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, excellent service, quiet, clean and comfortable, stayed two nights only but I will come back definitely
Eid, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, beautiful family suite and amazing breakfast with a few vegan options
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel gorgeous but staff could be more attentive, spa had no staff, could find towels but facilities are excellent.
Tonderai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Food superb and great value
paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and restaurant, comfortable and convenient with helpful staff
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel.
Graham, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Easy 12 minute bus ride on the 19 bus from the train station. Friendly staff and the restaurants were excellent
Cameron, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything in the hotel was superb with the exception to poor lumpy non feather pillows.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is excellent. The room was very good with a comfortable bed and breakfast is amazing. The only downside is that the bus does not run at the weekend so it is a 15 min walk to the tram stop at the hospital.
Mark, 1-night trip