Novotel Gent Centrum - Ghent

4-star city-centre hotel with outdoor pool and historic cellar bar in Ghent

Amenities & Recreation

Novotel Gent Centrum offers an outdoor swimming pool (not heated) on its sun terrace, with sun loungers and a pool bar serving drinks in plastic cups to prevent broken glass. The hotel includes a sauna, steam room, and fitness centre, plus a spa & wellness centre for additional relaxation. A unique historical cellar is available for cocktails and banquets, providing a distinctive setting within the hotel.

Accommodations

Each room at the Gent Novotel features light décor with bright accents, a seating area, minibar, and air conditioning with flat-screen TV. Connecting rooms are available for families, and the hotel offers versatile configurations including rooms with a balcony or courtyard view. The bathrooms include either a bath or shower, with Rituals toiletries provided in select room categories.

Location

The Novotel Ghent is situated 350 metres from St Bavo's Cathedral and 600 metres from the House of Alijn, placing guests within walking distance of the Belfry of Ghent and Design Museum Ghent. Gent-Dampoort Railway Station is a 15-minute walk, and the hotel is less than 45 minutes' drive from Brussels. Two entrances connect directly to the main shopping street and the canal area.

Dining

The Foodsquare Bar-Brasserie serves international dishes and light meals with seasonal menus and ethical offerings. The bar features a bright conservatory area where guests can enjoy drinks while overlooking the garden. Breakfast offers a buffet with a variety of breads, cold cuts, fresh fruits, and hot dishes.

Family & Business Services

The hotel provides connecting rooms and baby safety gates for families, along with child-friendly amenities and policies. Business travellers have access to meeting/banquet facilities and a 24-hour front desk for express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. Private underground parking is available (must be booked in advance), and pets are allowed.

• Location: 350 metres from St Bavo's Cathedral and 600 metres from the House of Alijn
• Recreation: Outdoor swimming pool (not heated), sauna, steam room, fitness centre, and spa & wellness centre
• Rooms: Connecting rooms for families, minibar, seating area, air conditioning, flat-screen TV
• Dining: Foodsquare Bar-Brasserie with seasonal menus and ethical offerings, bar with garden views
• Business & Family: Meeting/banquet facilities, baby safety gates, 24-hour front desk, pets allowed