Holiday Inn Ghent Centrum
by the TopOfHotel team
Holiday Inn Ghent Centrum is a mid-range international 4-star that suits business travelers and families who want a dependable IHG standard.
Holiday Inn Ghent Centrum is a mid-range international 4-star that suits business travelers and families who want a dependable IHG standard.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Holiday Inn Ghent Centrum is a dependable pick in the IHG family for travelers who want an international standard on a 4-star budget. This isn't a boutique hotel with a story to tell, but it does the things that matter well, and it scores 8.4/10 from reviewers who flag clean rooms and friendly staff. The rooms come in noticeably bigger than the budget chains, with a large work desk that's actually usable, a separate bathroom and a strong shower. Beds are a soft King or Twin, the decor is standard modern Holiday Inn — no gimmicks — and everything simply works. Wi-Fi runs fast and stable throughout the building.
Food and amenities
The in-house restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and European food, and there's a full fitness center plus several meeting rooms for work trips. Register for IHG One Rewards before you book and you'll collect points on every night. Around the hotel you'll find several restaurants and cafes within walking distance if you'd rather eat out.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in central Ghent, a 10-minute walk from the historic quarter or one tram stop to Korenmarkt. That's a touch farther out than the other hotels on this list, which is the main trade-off here — but the tram runs from right outside the door, so the old town is never a hassle to reach.
Things to know before booking
The 10-minute walk to the historic quarter is real, and it's farther than the more central picks on this list. There's no swimming pool. And the feel is standard chain hotel rather than the boutique character you get elsewhere in Ghent — fine if predictability is what you're after, less so if you wanted the city's atmosphere baked into the stay.
Our take
Holiday Inn Ghent Centrum is the right call for business travelers who want a reliable IHG standard and meeting rooms, families who want a convenient base on a 4-star budget, and anyone already loyal to IHG Rewards. From around $103 a night, it trades a little charm and a few extra minutes' walk for clean, predictable comfort near the old town.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- IHG Holiday Inn international standard — clean rooms, good service, and the kind of consistency you can predict before you arrive.
- Meeting rooms and a business center make it a practical base for work trips.
- Full fitness center on site.
- Earns IHG One Rewards points on every night, which adds up for frequent IHG guests.
- Mid-range pricing for a 4-star, starting around $103 a night.
- It is a 10-minute walk to the historic quarter — farther out than the other hotels on this list, so you trade a little walking for the lower rate.
- No swimming pool.
- The atmosphere is standard chain hotel, without the specific character of the boutique options in town.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Sign up for IHG One Rewards before you book so you collect points on every night.
- Ask for late check-out right at check-in — you usually get it when the hotel isn't full.
- Catch the tram from right outside the hotel straight into the old town center.