Hotels Gent Belgium ( BE)
Sofitel Gent Belfort, Hoogpoort 63 9000
The Sofitel Gent Belfort is housed in an Art Nouveau building located in the historical center of Gent. It takes its name from the nearby belfry, and is next door to the town hall and Saint Bavon Cathedral, home to many famous paintings including Van Eyck masterpieces. The 174 air conditioned guestrooms have modern, light décor with smart, coordinating drapes and bedcovers and dark wood fitted furnishings. All rooms include bathrobes, minibars, Internet connections and satellite television with pay movie channels. < B R> A breakfast buffet is served daily in the De Drake restaurant and guests can enjoy French brasserie cuisine and an extensive wine list in the Brasserie van Artevelde which overlooks the City Hall. Alternatively, the English pub style Bar van Artevelde offers an extensive variety of Belgian beers with snacks, and there is also 24 hour room service. Guests looking to unwind can relax in the sauna, exercise in the fitness center or request a massage. Shopping can be found 100 meters away, and the Museum of Contemporary Arts and Museum of Fine Arts are within 2 kilometers. Brussels Airport is approximately 60 minutes driving time and distance of 75 kilometers
Best Western Chamade, Koningin Elisabethlaan 3, Gent 9000
The Best Western Chamade resides on the corner where two quiet roads meet, just 100 meters from the rail station, one kilometer from the city's clutch of art galleries, and two kilometres from the castle and the Gent cathedral. Guestrooms are furnished in a modern style and feature cable television, minibars and Internet access. Private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries. Bicycles are an ideal way to explore the city and are available to loan from the hotel's front desk. A computer corner in the lounge supplies high speed Internet access. Guests arriving by car find parking spaces in the hotel's garage. Further hotel amenities include a library, laundry facilities and a concierge service. A fast, cheap way to get around is on their extensive tram system, one of which stops directly outside the hotel's front door. The nearest airport is Brussels International, 45 minutes drive or 60 kilometres distance. The railway station can be found on the Airport's basement level, below the terminal building. A direct train stops at Sint Pieters, which is located 200 metres from the hotel
Ghent River Hotel, Waaistraat 5, Gent 9000
The Ghent River Hotel is comprised of modern and historic buildings with many period features, and is located on the banks of the River Leie in the city centre. It has 77 guestrooms over three floors, all of which are decorated in warm tones and include air conditioning, minibars, satellite television, direct dial phones, high speed Internet connections, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Bathrooms include hair dryers and bathrobes. < B R> Guests can explore Ghent and the surrounding countryside on bicycles rented from the hotel. There is a fitness room and a sauna to relax in after a day out, or guests can try a refreshing Belgian beer in the hotel's informal River Bar. Motorists will find secure parking facilities and the hotel can arrange airport transfers. Business guests are well catered for with wireless Internet, computer rental, a business centre and conference rooms with audio visual equipment. Staff at the 24 hour front desk can advise on local sightseeing hotspots as well as making restaurant reservations and booking excursions. The historic riverside streets of Graslei and Koornlei are 300 metres away and St Bavo's Cathedral is 350 metres from the hotel. Brussels Airport is 50 kilometres from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes
Best Western Hotel Cour St. Georges, Hoogpoort 75-77, Gent 9000
The Cour St Georges is a beautiful classical building with a rich history; it was used by crossbowmen as a place for provisions and rest, then became the seat of the State General in the 18th century. The historical building has been sympathetically updated to modern standards and is located in the center of Gent within one kilometer of some of the city's finest restaurants, shopping districts and sightseeing attractions. The 31 guestrooms have contemporary décor and furnishings in warm colors with classical touches; all include coffee and tea making facilities, hair dryers, Internet connections, minibars and satellite television. < B R> Guests can admire the attractive decorative details of this historical building as they relax with a newspaper in the lobby. There is a 24 hour front desk with safety deposit box for guests' convenience and multilingual staff are on hand to help. Parking is available for those arriving by car for a surcharge. The Cour St Georges is well placed for sightseeing, with the Cathedrale St Bavon, Eglise St Nicolas, Grain Market, Friday Market, Belfry and Gerard the Devil's Castle all within one kilometer. Brussels Airport is approximately 50 minutes driving time and distance of 60 kilometers (37 miles)