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Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with restaurant, connected to the convention center, near Ghelamco Arena

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Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

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Reception
BBQ/picnic Area
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Belgian cuisine
Belgian cuisine

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

8,0 out of 10 Very good
8,0/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
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Akkerhage 2, Ghent, East Flanders, 9000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

View all photos for Business Studio, 1 King Bed (Standard)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Business Studio, 1 King Bed (Standard)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About this area

Getting around

  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 50 min drive
  • Gentbrugge Station - 3 min drive
  • Merelbeke Station - 8 min drive
  • Kwatrecht Station - 10 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Horseele - 7 min walk
  • Eetoile - 4 min drive
  • Mayom Thai - 5 min drive
  • C - Kitchen - 16 min walk
  • De Bergstraat - 4 min drive
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 125 per vehicle one-way. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Brasserie D-LYS (Mon-Thu), which serves Belgian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 120 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2 PM - midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (EUR 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 mi (EUR 40 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 6 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (6997 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Brasserie D-LYS (Mon-Thu) - This brasserie specializes in Belgian cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
  • Administrative fee: EUR 3 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 19 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available offsite and costs EUR 40 per day (0.3 mi away)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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.

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

Does Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 19 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 125 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
You can check in from 2 PM - midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, Brasserie D-LYS (Mon-Thu) offers Belgian cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Gent, an IHG Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Ghelamco Arena and 11 minutes' walk from Ghent University Hospital.

Reviews

8,0

Very good

8,6/10

Cleanliness

8,2/10

Staff & service

8,0/10

Amenities

8,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean, the rooms were comfortable and the staff were professional and friendly.
Sherry, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

EC, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Sunil, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tugba, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

The £100 to use the car park. V basic breakfast.
jane, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marie-José, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Steven, 1-night family trip
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