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Reviews of Hotel Gravensteen

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

#36 of 59 hotels in Ghent

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Review Score

Based on 539 hotel reviews

8.3

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: September 18, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful hotel, great location. Unfortunately it was a very rushed trip but the staff made my stay as comfortable as possible. Will definitely come back next time I’m in Ghent.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    10
    Beautiful Hotel in Ghent. We loved every minute and will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing. We had a great experience.

    Beautiful Hotel located next to the Gravensteen Castle. We stayed in the main building and our room had beautiful high ceilings and big windows with a view of the castle. The staff in the Hotel reception and also in the Breakfast room were very friendly and helpful. We were walking distance to everywhere. My son has recently moved to work in Ghent so will definitely be back to stay in this hotel. We loved it.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2022

    5.0
    Graveesteen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms not spacious and getting to car park a nightmare very noisy outside

    Cental location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were not able to enter the room until 4 pm, the room was not cleaned until we complained at reception. Unfriendly receptionist- took her whole morning to book a taxi to the airport for the following day

    The location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2022

    10
    Excellent is all respects
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This time, nothing. No sewage smell. One thing that I would advise visitors of (and this is not a complaint, just good to know) is Ghent's low emission zone, which is everything inside the ring road. If you are coming in a foreign vehicle (not Belgian or Dutch) you must apply to <https://visit.gent.be/en/low-emission-zone-ghent> to register your car (motorcycles are exempt). The hotel is in the LEZ. It has only about 15 parking spaces and you cannot book them. If you cannot park at the hotel I would recommend parking at 'Parking Ramen' about 5 minute walk from the hotel. Cost there is about 14 euros overnight. The hotel charges 22 euros

    Everything This time we had room 22 in the main building. Absolutely lovely room with a view of the castle. I remembered the cooked breakfast option this time. Good breakfast Excellent location

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2022

    6.0
    great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast wasn’t very good. coffee miserable out of machine .. scrambled egg burnt .. breads heavy.. orange juice often needed topping up.

    location superb

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2022

    10
    Back next year ? Oh, I think so !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a hot night, and the room had no AC. With a big music festival on, it was noisy outside, so the choice was a hot room or noise…BUT the earplugs provided were very effective, and in any other week of the year, the noise outside would have been much less.

    Friendly staff, great location and a big, airy, grand room with excellent facilities and a picture-book view of the castle. Dog friendly establishment. Ghent. Just a bloody marvellous vibrant, happy, historic city.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022

    10
    nice, comfortable place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    great location. good AC. nice breakfast

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    10
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Hotel building is aged, but very new facilities. Very helpful and friendly staff. The room was clean and the view on the suite is superb. Had a very good stay!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like that is very clean, the view from the room, new furniture and accessories. Location was great in old town.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2022

    10
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was spacious and extremely comfortable. The location by the Gravensteen castle was ideal and only a short walk to the town center. I must also take the time to thank the wonderful receptionists. We were warmly welcomed with beautiful smiles and they went above and beyond to send some luggage to my home when I realised I had left it in the room. I would love to stay here and experience this romantic city again.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2022

    10
    perfect location for exploring Ghent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    excellent location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing special was done for our wedding. terrible beds and very very poor breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2022

    10
    A nice refuge in Flanders hot summer...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good breakfast. Nice & fresh room in a very hot Gent...

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2022

    10
    Great Location, beautiful building
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1st visit to Ghent, chose hotel because of location. After booking confirmed was emailed parking limited, cannot be reserved and 22 euros a day. May need to.use public parking, 10min walk. Emailed to say booked as limited mobility but still told nothing could be done and they are unable to add this info to booking.com. arrived, lift not working! Room in annex to hotel on 3rd floor. Very basic, had not been cleaned when we arrived and we had to call reception to get housekeeping. There were steps in room down to bed area so I struggle due to mobility. Nothing mention on booking.com. breakfast was until 10am but at 9.55 was being cleared away at 10.00 miserable member of staff made it clear we had to leave

    Picked hotel because of location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2022

    3.0
    never again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was still dirty when we arrived, wouldn’t have minded waiting but we’re sent to the room anyway (after check in time)

    location breakfast

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2022

    10
    Historical hotel and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reseptionists were a bit absent. More green and coloured (ie. vegetables) in the breakfast would be nice. Voices from streets might disturb someone sensitive for noices as the soundproofing is not specially good :)

    Nice sized room in the highest floor and nice view over the old town. Easy to reach from train station with tram. Hotel was beautiful, nice breakfast. Cleaning service excellent and kind.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    8.0
    Cozy and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near city center. Cozy, compact hotel, beautiful lobby decor.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location was excellent

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2022

    7.5
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    An electric cable to kettle was worn , showing wires and was not long enough to reach plug. Price of breakfast.

    Central location but difficult to reach carpark due to extensive works renewing tram lines. Bed was super king size and very comfortable. Breakfast was very good but an extra 18 euros each. Reception personnel were very pleasant and helpful,as we're the dining room staff on 2nd and 3rd morning.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building is full of charm.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2023

    5.0
    nice trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the room is quite small.

    the staff are very nice and helpful.and the location is very good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

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