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Reviews of Hotel Gravensteen

Jan Breydelstraat 35, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

#37 of 59 hotels in Ghent

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Review Score

Based on 541 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    9.0
    It is a good value for money and definitely a go-to place for a centered location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check-in was available only after 4 p.m. (we arrived at 1 p.m.) which was a bit inconvenient, as we had a lot of luggage and had to change. The design of the room was a bit old-fashioned and the wallpaper was off in some places.

    Great location, spacious room, and super comfortable bed!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    8.0
    A pleasant stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a queue for the coffee machine in the morning. Perhaps a second machine would solve this problem. On the second day at breakfast it was broken, the helpful receptionist offered me a coffee from the bar which I found was a nice gesture.

    The good position of the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very central, right next to the castle and a tram stop, lots of restaurants nearby. Good breakfast choice. Good WiFi connection

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee not great but hey ho , Fell down breakfast room stairs due to lighting not being that good

    Loved the view from the window,very handy for old town ,bit noisy as we had to leave a window open due to heat ,staff lovely ,breakfast room stairs could be better lit

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    9.0
    Location in the heart of Ghent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms too small

    Location and parking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Looked onto a carpark but that was fine

    Location was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    8.0
    Good to stay at if you will hardly be in the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Premium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was a little dated. The room was quite small and dusty.

    The location was superb. Very central. They were also very responsive via the Booking.com app messaging feature. They informed us which P+R site we could leave our car at in the outskirts of Ghent so we can take a shuttle to the city center. It was very functional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be good to have access to an iron and ironing board.

    The staff were very helpful

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful hosts, just a shame about the little things that can make or break a stay..
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One bedside light didn't work, one desk top light didn't work. A floor lamp left in one corner of the room unplugged not adequate. At breakfast, drinks machine not working properly. Consequently no cafe lattes available. No toaster so no toast with breakfast.

    Staff friendly courteous and professional. Excellent base for exploring the wonderful Ghent. Rooms were extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    The staff attention to us was way above expection really warm approach and willingness to help
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a warm day and it had been for several days and AC was just not providing cooling confort

    The room was very nice and clean and very well located in the center of actions

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No working fridge, no fresh milk, no biscuits, no cold water Early morning banging n crashing outside window, ocasional sewerage smell.

    Location perfect lovely hotel near transport

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    8.0
    Great value and easy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom had a sewer smell I could not get rid of, but was able to keep the door closed.

    Great location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    8.0
    Great stay in Ghent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we had was quite old but it was not a big issue. Sometimes it seemed like sewer smell came out from the bathroom but not a big issue. Maybe the hotel can look into this.

    The location is perfect! Near everything. The breakfast is a feast! Wonderful staff!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    8.0
    Overall we had a very great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a very strange smell in the staircase. Sauna was closed. The room had carpeted floor, which is unhygenic.

    We got a very cozy room with a balcony. The room was in another building with was not a problem. We had a mini fridge and stuff to make coffee or tea, which was great.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room looked gloomy. There was no AC, only a ventilator. Tea spoons were quite dirty. The elevator was out of order at some point and finding the stairs was a challenge. On the day I left, a hammer drill started working. Should I continue?

    The location was perfect, near the most beautiful district of Gent. The facade of the hotel is impressive. Here end unfortunately the good impressions. The bad ones outweigh the others

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - air conditioner not working well - room design - price too high considering that breakfast and parking were not included

    - position in city centre

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful, clean hotel in the center of Ghent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were very hot. An AC would be a great investment!

    Perfect location and stunning building

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    8.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom rather small

    OK,nearby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location and great quality for price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we were in was accessed via very narrow and steep stairs. Fine for us but could be problematic for less able bodied. Ensure to raise at booking if this may be a problem.

    Fantastic location, very central, opposite Gravensteen castle. Spacious, clean room, amazingly comfortable mattress. On tram route so easily accessible from the station. Staff efficient and friendly. Room was very warm but on asking they provided me with a fan.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    A great place to stay if seeing Ghent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nobody to help lift suitcases up steps into the main lobby, check-in desk. I found the staff pretty casual, a couple not being able to provide adequate information about paid parking nearby. However, they provided essential services.

    The location was perfect, along a tram line, very near the central squares and sites, with restaurants within steps. Others have also said you should ask for a room in the back because the front of the hotel can get noisy at night. Breakfast was quite good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel, but a challenge to get to with private car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was all good the issue is getting to it. The hotel is in the old part of the town, inside the emission control zone and basically a pedestrianised area. this means it has has very restricted car movement and hotel only has a limited number of parking spaces. We parked in a multi story car park about 500m in the drivable zone away and walked (its cobbled so dragging a wheely bag a challenge). Hotel worth it.

    Great hotel is in a very central location in a pedestrianised area of the city but in a quiet side street . The staff were always there and and helpful. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    9.0
    Nice hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    De television is outdated. We could not use our chromecast and there was no netflix on it. The lighting didn't do much for the room, it's very white and cold. Would recommend to change the lighting to create a better ambiance.

    The location of the hotel is great and the hotel looks very beautiful. Besides, they decorated the room for my boyfriends birthday, which was really thoughtful. Would recommend this hotel! Tip: Parking in the center is expensive, but you can take a free shuttle from Decathlon to the center. This bus goes every 15 minutes.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    9.0
    excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    location is great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the hotel is great: the castle is a few steps away, as well as the main attractions. The room was tiny, but it had everything we needed (also a mini-fridge and the hairdryer).

    Stayed in July 2023

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