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Reviews of Carlton Hotel

3 out of 5
Carlton Hotel
Koningin Astridlaan 138, Ghent

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 562 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, St. Louis Park

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel located on a quiet street very close to the central train station. The room was spacious with beautiful, warm lighting and a small refrigerator and a fine and clean bathroom. The staff were uniformly excellent; welcoming and friendly and helpful. Of special note, Virginie, of the front desk staff, was exceptional- warm and exceedingly helpful with directions and recommendations; truly appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you to all for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Carlton hotel team on 4 Mar 2024
Hi,Thanks for this great rating.We're thrilled to hear that our staff, especially Virginie, made such a positive impression on you with their warm and helpful service. It's our aim to create that personal touch you've highlighted. Our team is delighted to know our efforts in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment are being noticed – cleanliness and comfort are indeed a point of pride for us! Your kind words about your spacious room brighten our day; we love to offer that cozy atmosphere for a restful stay. While we understand our location might be a tad away from the city center, we're glad you appreciated the tranquility and the convenience of being close to the central train station.Thanks again!Until next time,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boudewijn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lhermine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff in a clean, quiet hotel a couple minutes walk from the train station in Ghent, nice bakeries and markets nearby if you want to get your own breakfast, easy tram ride to historic center. Nothing special about the room but it served our needs perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 28 Dec 2023
Hello David,Thank you for such a positive review.We're happy to hear you found our staff friendly and the hotel to your liking; cleanliness is something we take great pride in. It's also fantastic that our proximity to the train station and nearby eateries added convenience to your stay. Furthermore, we're glad your room met all your needs. Just a little nugget for your next visit, our breakfast buffet is quite the spread and might tempt you to indulge with us. We'd love to treat you to our variety of options, including some local goodies!We look forward to welcoming you back on a future trip. All the best,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice for Gent
Impressed with this hotel. Room was above expectations was very comfortable and well equipped. Staff were very friendly and efficient Breakfast above average and in a relaxing environment Location for gent is perfect - quiet but few 100 metres from rail and tram station along with wide section of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 28 Dec 2023
Hello Peter,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!We're thrilled to hear the room exceeded your expectations and that you found it comfortable and well-equipped – our team takes pride in ensuring our guests feel at home. It's also wonderful to know our staff's friendliness and efficiency made a great impression on you; we love going the extra mile! Your kind words about our breakfast truly brighten our day – it's always a joy to see guests enjoy our breakfast spread, especially in the relaxing environment we strive to provide. And yes, our location is indeed a sweet spot, conveniently nestled in a quiet area yet just a short distance from the transport hub and a delightful array of culinary delights!We can't wait to welcome you back for another lovely stay in Ghent.Take care!Carlton hotel team

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 23 Oct 2023
Hi Nathan,Your positive feedback made our day.We appreciate that you chose to stay with us and are glad to know your experience was enjoyable.We look forward to seeing you again on future occasions.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a cosy hotel set on a lovely street, so convenient for the train station St Pieters.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 23 Oct 2023
Dear Nicola,Thank you very much for your kind review.We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel cozy and appreciated its convenient location near St Pieters train station. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests, and we are glad that we were able to meet your expectations in terms of cleanliness, hotel condition, and service.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Kind regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a small intimate hotel. The reception staff is outstanding and provides top concierge services. I needed help getting handicapped service on the trains and the evening shift did a great job. They had lots of suggestions and, of course, plenty of directions. The breakfast is outstanding and uses mostly Ghent ingredients.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 4 Oct 2023
Hi Elizabeth,Thanks for this great feedback about your recent stay.We are thrilled to hear that our reception staff provided outstanding service and were able to assist you with your needs, including arranging handicapped services on the trains. Our team is dedicated to making our guests' stay as enjoyable as possible, and we're glad that you found their suggestions and directions helpful. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our delicious breakfast, featuring mostly Ghent ingredients, as we take pride in offering a variety of local products for our guests to enjoy.We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Warm regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Imad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotelmanagement on 29 Oct 2023
Hi Imad,Thanks for your great review.We are thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be clean, well-maintained, and that our service met your expectations.Once again, thank you for your kind words and positive feedback.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future,Kind regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Laynie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in the front door. I’ve had nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff here. Shauni, Manon and Virginie our wonderful hostesses! So helpful, kind, enthusiastic, and just all-around great ladies! They instantly made me feel like I was their number one priority. Highly recommend this hotel for cleanliness and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 26 Sept 2023
Hi Laynie,We're so happy to get this great review from you!We are thrilled to hear that our staff, especially Shauni, Manon, and Virginie, made you feel like a priority and provided exceptional service. It's great to know that you appreciated the cleanliness and location of our hotel. Our team works hard to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and to assist guests with any information they need to make their stay enjoyable.Once again, thank you for your kind words and for recommending our hotel to others. We truly appreciate your feedback.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Ghent.Kind regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 26 Sept 2023
Hi Brian,Thanks for your great review.We are thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be clean, well-maintained, and that our service met your expectations. Your satisfaction with the room comfort is also greatly appreciated.Once again, thank you for your kind words and positive feedback.We look forward to welcoming you back in the future,Kind regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Enjoyed it. Very close to Train station, but at very quiet residential street. Staff polite and helpful. Rooms are large, plenty of outlets. Internet speed good. Nice touch - they are giving daily bottled water at glass bottles (NOT plastic!) along with squares of Belgian chocolate. Mini fridge on the room. All in All had VERY NICE relaxing stay and RECC that place With NO RESERVATIONS / NO “IF” and “BUT”…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 26 Sept 2023
Hi George,You just made our day a whole lot brighter with your incredible review.We are thrilled to hear that you found our location convenient and quiet and that our staff was polite and helpful. It's great to know that you appreciated the spacious rooms, ample outlets, and good internet speed. We're also glad that you enjoyed the daily bottled water in glass bottles, Belgian chocolate, and the mini fridge in your room.Thank you for your kind recommendation and for highlighting the relaxing atmosphere of our hotel.We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay. Best regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the train station and tram and bus stops. Walkable to the downtown areas. Easy to take the tram too. Coffee and fresh bottled water provided in room. Really spacious room, the largest we saw in our many European stops. Comfortable and quiet property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

E ALLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious, Comfortable, Quiet and Clean. Within easy walking distance of the train station and several tram stops. Breakfast was excellent as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept hotel in a great location (close to train station). Staff were very plesant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie, Kalaheo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff members were very friendly and helpful with answers to my questions. Room and bathroom were clean and bed was comfortable. Breakfast buffet was excellent with cooked to order eggs and other items. Location was very close to train station for direct travel to Brussels airport. The tram from the train station to city center was easy to use for sightseeing. I would recommend this hotel to travelers visiting Ghent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert, Murrieta

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gent was our favorite city in Belgium. We stayed at this hotel for three nights. The king hotel room we booked was the largest room we had during our trip. This hotel is conveniently located, as it is less than a 5 min walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters train station. Very close to Citadel park, which was nice for a morning stroll. The breakfast at the hotel was the best breakfast during our trip, with a wide variety of food. We will most definitely be back.

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed both the convenience and hospitality of the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

RAJESH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Small but nice hotel with good room n bathroom size. Very close to the station
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jean, Edmonton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location next to all transport options easy to catch a train, tram, or walk to anywhere you need. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff and kind. This is an older hotel but in good shape with some modern touches and the lift worked well. Good value for the Euro in my opinion. Breakfast onsite was very nice and had lots of options but there's also lots of great options nearby to explore. The room at the top 602 has a balcony which is nice to sit and enjoy the sunset and put feet up after a long day of sight seeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly, a good size room. Nothing special but absolutely fine for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 23 Apr 2023
Dear Ryan,Thank you for such a positive review of your stay with us.We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate your kind comments about our team who work hard to ensure that we deliver the best service and always meet your expectations. Our guest's satisfaction is our highest reward.We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and overall very happy!
Perfect location, very near to the train station, clean. Overall very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 23 Apr 2023
Dear Rajesh,Thank you very much for this kind review.It's a boost for us every time we receive positive comments such as yours. Thank you for mentioning the convenient transport options on our doorstep.We're very pleased to know we met the high standards expected of us.We look forward to seeing you again soon.Best regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 23 Apr 2023
Dear Richard,Thank you for such a positive review.We appreciate that you chose to stay with us and are glad to know your experience was enjoyable.We look forward to welcoming you back. Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

2/10 Terrible

Marek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 9 Feb 2023
Dear Marek.Thank you for leaving us this review of your recent stay.We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the high standards we uphold. We have taken note of your comment and will take it into consideration.We hope that you will return in the future for a more enjoyable stay. Kindest regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pleasant stay. Staff was really nice and friendly.
Response from Carlton hotel team on 8 Feb 2023
Hi Chetan,Thanks so much for leaving us a review!We are all thrilled that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay and that our team members added to this experience positively.We all hope to welcome you back in the future.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Hongyu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Carlton hotel team on 9 Jan 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for such a positive review.We appreciate that you chose to stay with us and are glad to know your experience was enjoyable.We hope to see you again soon.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, helpful staff with smile and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 16 Nov 2022
Hello Ali,Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our hotel!A message of satisfaction from a recent guest is always a reward and incentive for our team to continue upholding the standards expected of us. Our team will be delighted to hear that they made such a difference and we will be sure to pass on your lovely comments.We hope to welcome you back soon.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 25 Oct 2022
Dear GuestWe would like to thank you for sending us your high rating.We are glad we met your requirements.Again, thank you very much.We look forward to welcoming you back. Best regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Carlton. The room was perfect for our stay, the staff were very helpful, and the location was ideal. We liked the daily still and fizzy water "on tap" and in our room. We would happily stay here if visiting Ghent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 9 Jan 2023
Hi Sara,Thanks for sharing this great review.We aim to provide a memorable experience with our high standards and quality service and are delighted that we met your expectations.We will be sure to let our team members know how much of an impact they made on your experience.We look forward to welcoming you back on future visits. Kindest regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Wonderful hotel in a fantastic city. Really close to station for trips to Brugges and Brussels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 9 Jan 2023
Hi Stephen,Thank you for such a positive review.Our hotel aims to provide a memorable experience, and we are delighted that we were able to meet your expectations. We are so pleased you found our location to be so convenient for your needs.We hope that you will stay with us again many more times in the future. Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very recommended hotel, 5 minutes walk from the train and train station. The receptionist took the time to make recommendations and instructions and how to move around the city. Very clean and room with lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend
Friendly and helpful staff. Super breakfast. Comfy room. Very near to the station and close to Citadel Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff catered to our needs brilliantly. Stored our bikes, found options for an early breakfast. Couldn’t fault the service provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Galina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
No Air Conditioner. No lock on the door of the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 30 Aug 2022
Hi Galina,Thanks for taking the time to give us your feedback.We regret we do not have air con in our rooms but we are always willing to find a comfortable solution if informed of any issues.Your comment has been duly noted, and we will be sure to look into this.We hope to be able to welcome you back again.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Good location near the train station, No AC and windows with no screen, the carpets are dirty, needs update.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 30 Aug 2022
Hi there,We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience with us.We are pleased to hear that our location was convenient for you. However, we regret that other aspects of your stay fell short of your expectations. We urge guests to let us know of any issues at the time, so we can deal with them promptly.We hope to welcome you back. Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Jaekwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

P.J.J., Schiedam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the location - public transport nearby. Very friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 14 Sept 2022
Hi Guest,Thank you so much for sharing this review!It is great to hear that you enjoyed our plentiful breakfast buffet and handy location. We appreciate your mention of our team's courteous and professional service. Your kind comment inspires us to continue upholding the high standards we set for ourselves.We hope to see you again soon.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trip to Ghent
Location is excellent as we arrived by train. Short tram ride into the old part of the city and a day ticket on tram was 7.5 euros. Facilities are excellent, even includes a aelection of tea, coffee and a kettle ! We will be staying again at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 25 Oct 2022
Hi Jessica,Thanks for your high rating.We are glad your stay was perfect.We look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique type hotel close to the train station and the local tram. Hotel doesn't have a lot of rooms but our room was quite big and everything worked. There was a mix up on the charges on checkout but they promptly corrected it when it was pointed out.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in included an amazing mini tour explanation of the area. The staff could not have been nicer. Hotel is lovely and in a quiet area near park and restaurants. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 15 Mar 2023
Dear Susan,Thank you for this great feedback about your recent stay.We are delighted to hear that we met your expectations and to know that our strategic location helped make your visit to the city enjoyable.It would be a pleasure to welcome you back. Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff is very friendly, rooms are big, clean and comfortable. I strongly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 15 Mar 2023
Dear Ana Maria,Thank you for this great feedback about your recent stay.We take pride in catering to our guests’ needs the best way we can and appreciate your kind words about the high standards and quality service which we strive to uphold.We would love to see you again on a future visit.All the best,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 4 May 2022
Dear Gloria, Thanks for giving us a perfect rating. We are happy we were able to cater to all your needs. Thank you again. We look forward to the pleasure of seeing you again in the future. Kind regards, Carlton hotel team

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Carlton hotel on 15 Apr 2022
Hi Jeffrey It's unfortunate giving us a bad review since you have never stayed in our hotel. You had 2 reservations, you have cancelled 1 of them. The second you didn't come to our hotel so we charged your stay as the conditions state clearly. 3 days prior to arrival you receive an e-mail with some practical information, you could have cancelled till 24 hours for free upon arrival. I'd appreciate of you deleted your reviews since we're absolutely not to blame. Kind regards Carlton hotel

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to train station and hospitable staff! Bottled water refilled daily and you can ask for more upon request.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Carlton hotel team on 15 Mar 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for sharing your experience.We are all thrilled that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay and that our team members added to this experience positively.We look forward to welcoming you and your family on your next trip.Best wishes,Carlton hotel team

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay in Ghent
Very close to the train station in a nice neighborhood. The reception staff are great especially the young woman who checked us in and gave us a great recommendation for Belgian food. The room was very large and most importantly, warm. We had a comfortable, king bed, and a tub shower combo. There was complementary still and sparkling water, tea, and coffee. The mini-bar had low-priced beer options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Carlton hotel team on 14 Nov 2021
Dear Emily, Thank you for such a positive review. It is a pleasure to receive your kind comments and we are delighted that you were pleased with the comfort and spaciousness of your room as well as our convenient location. Our team is always happy to help and we are glad that you appreciated their efforts to make your stay with us as enjoyable as possible. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to our receptionist in particular. We look forward to welcoming you back on a future occasion. Best regards, Carlton hotel team