Hotel Gravensteen in Gent

Description

Hotel Gravensteen is a 3-star property built in 1865 and renovated in 2009, offering a mix of classic charm and modern amenities. Guests can choose from a wide variety of room types, ranging from Economy Single rooms to Deluxe Apartments and Cottages, accommodating solo travelers to larger groups. The hotel provides facilities such as a fitness centre, sauna, restaurant with buffet breakfast, bar, and free parking. Rooms are noted for cleanliness and comfort, though some guests found certain rooms small for two people. The service scores highly with helpful and friendly staff, and the hotel features conveniences like a lift, shared lounge, and concierge. Pet-friendly policies allow pets on request for an additional fee. Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 7:00 to 10:00. The hotel’s mix of family rooms and business facilities makes it versatile for different traveler needs.

Location

Located at Jan Breydelstraat 35 in the heart of Gent, Hotel Gravensteen is close to key attractions such as the Gravensteen castle visible from some rooms. The hotel is approximately 56 km from Brussels Airport (BRU). Nearby points of interest include De School van Toen museum at 209 meters and the historic 15th-century cannon Dulle Griet at 317 meters. Dining options within 300 meters include Restaurant Raj Eethuis, Grill-Beaulieu, and Toi et Moi. Guests appreciate the central location that allows easy walking access to old town Ghent and surrounding tourist spots.

Tips

• Book early to secure preferred room types and clarify breakfast inclusion to avoid extra charges.
• If parking is important, confirm availability as some guests noted difficulty despite free parking.
• For light-sensitive guests, request a room without automatic light sensors to avoid inconvenience.

Policies and conditions

• Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
• Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
• Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request Fee: €15.00 (approx. US$17.67) per pet per day
• Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
• Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
• Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, DinersClub
• Check in time: 15:00-23:00. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.