Best Hotels near Honky Tonk Jazz Club Vzw, Dendermonde

I stayed before at the Tower Hotel and had no complaints - this time it was a difference like day and night. I was accommodated across the yard/car park and had to climb up iron stairs with heavy luggage as no lift/no porter. The hotels website describes itself as being focused on luxury and enjoyment .....My room was dull, dark and boring. Not even a writing desk to work from. Curtains/windows to be closed at all times as facing a guest passage/smoking area. When requesting for a rooms change the reply one of indifference like on arrival - unwelcoming bordering on arrogance. When I noted that my otherwise ok bathroom had no soap I had to climb again down the iron stairs only to be told by the receptionist that ‘’ The Housekeeper was told by the Manager that they are no longer allowed to buy soap ‘’ and that I could use the body wash from little plastic tubes. This is the first time when staying at a hotel that I had to go shopping to buy some soap. This environmentally not so friendly hotel provides as so-called 4 star hotel toothbrush glasses made from plastic wrapped in plastic. Breakfast is only until 09am - another first for me - and do not expect to be greeted . This is the NO smiles hotel and do not bother to ask for a later than1100 am check out which is met by a near hostile reply ‘ 30 Euros for 2 hours’ After sitting 4 hours in a not very comfortable lobby the receptionist could not even be bothered and lift his eyes from this computer screen to say good-by to my fellow travellers . As a well seasoned seasoned widely travelled Hotelier this is about THE worst experience as far as hospitality is concerned

The hotel was rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The staff was courteous and professional. Check-in and check-out was efficient and quick. The airport shuttle ran frequently and was reliable.

I have taken a number of business trips and relied on this hotel. It is familiar but more importantly, based on the options I’ve seen, it is one of the best (if not the best) at this price point. Depending on your needs this can be an average or an excellent hotel. I am used to hotel rooms with kitchenettes or at least a microwave. Tip: there is a microwave & washer and dryer in lounge where vending machines are (2nd floor which they call 1st floor; there is a floor zero). Confusing, I know. Also, some rooms have two twin beds pushed together while others have a platform bed with one solid mattress (queen size, I believe). I recommended bringing cleaning wipes to wipe bathroom and other door handles/desk surfaces just to ensure you get the areas cleaning crews often miss. Otherwise the units are kept very neat and clean. There are mini fridges, coffeemakers and ironing facilities in each room. There are 2 or 3 restaurants in the hotel. There are two (slow) EV charges by main entrance. Lots of parking in front on side and behind hotel. Be careful entering and exiting the main lot. Lots of bicyclers and blind spots to even see cars. Despite my “warnings”, this is truly a great place to stay.

We have just spent two nights at this hotel and the location is ideal for walking or cycling into the centre of Ghent. The rooms are compact but functional for a short stay, we had the two single beds (rather than a double bed) as you get more space. Breakfast is good with a reasonable choice. Car parking is underground so your car will be safe although it is 14 euros per night. We hired bikes for 10 euros each and cycled all over Ghent, just be careful of the trams and tram lines. The staff at the front desk were very helpful. we would happily stay here again if we visit Ghent again in the future.