Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Standard Room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders, 9000

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
  • ‪Cocotte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panos - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Zwartwit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ode Lunchbar - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

Eco-certified 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, shopping on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and meeting rooms
  • A water dispenser, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 126 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cots
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby Bar

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (71 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2024
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric bike charging
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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, train station and bus station (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 are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

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)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include 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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout 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 eco-certified 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Sunil

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Godelieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and close to motorway network to be a useful break in a journey.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcome friendly staff. Comfortable bed and good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable overnight stay. Even though it was busy with sports teams it was very quiet. Nice bed, great pillows, good shower and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

J R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

PM

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

8/10 Good

VISHAL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Karolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went as planned.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff
The Hotel is a good size room and service, the staff (Kevin) helped us when I forget bring our adaptor of phone charger (on site purchase would be 25 euro!!). Overall is good except the 19 euro/night parking charge is too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff in all areas were friendly and welcoming. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
The hotel staff was always available if needed. The room was comfortable, and clean. Room included black out curtains which was great. There is also public transport available within walking distance which was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jomaries

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, accommodating and helpful . The room was comfortable and the restaurant was affordable and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020