Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel
3.0 star property

Ghent hotel connected to the convention center, walk to Ghelamco Arena

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Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

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Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Dinner served, Belgian cuisine
Dinner served, Belgian cuisine

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

8.2

Very Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders, 9000
  • Popular LocationGhelamco Arena8 min walk
  • Popular LocationGhent University Hospital11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCitadel Park4 min drive
  • AirportBrussels (BRU-Brussels - National)50 min drive
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Room options

Business Studio, 1 King Bed (Standard)

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk-In Shower)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ghent

Located in Ghent, Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Citadel Park, while Museum of Fine Arts and STAM Ghent City Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ghelamco Arena. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Ghelamco Arena - 8 min walk
  • Ghent University Hospital - 11 min walk
  • Citadel Park - 4 min drive
  • Flanders Expo - 7 min drive
  • Ghent University - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Gentbrugge Station - 3 min drive
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gazon - 17 min walk
  • Zwartwit - 6 min walk
  • Cocotte - 4 min walk
  • Cafetaria - 6 min drive
  • Panos - 14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

Hotel near Ghelamco Arena
Located close to Citadel Park and Museum of Fine Arts, Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and shopping on site. The onsite brasserie, Brasserie D-LYS (Mon-Thu), features Belgian cuisine and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie D-LYS (Mon-Thu)
  • Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (6,997 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • Administrative fee: EUR 3 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Belgium. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Gent Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Gent
Holiday Inn Express Gent Ghent
Holiday Inn Express Gent Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gent Hotel Ghent
Express Hotel Ghent
Ghent Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ghent

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 19 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ghelamco Arena, Citadel Park, and Museum of Fine Arts. STAM Ghent City Museum is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 823 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 823 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacco

10/10 Excellent

Sherry, Black Diamond

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, the rooms were comfortable and the staff were professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

EC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sunil

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tugba

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The £100 to use the car park. V basic breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie-José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived very late (2 am) after driving for more than 20 hours. We contacted the hotel to let them know that we would be late. They were there to check us in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022